A network is a set of connected computers and other devices in order to share resources
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What are some advantages of networks?
Networks: allow users to share and exchange info, communication, distributed systems (divide problem), data can be backed up at once, shared software and maintenance.
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What is SaaS?
SaaS is Software as a Service. Software used is located and run remotely (e.g. runescape). The home compyer does not have to run or update anything as this is done elsewehere
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What are some disadvantges of networks?
Networks: can allow unauthorised people access (viruses can travel over a network) and experts must be employed to maintain the network (can be outsourced or run remotely)
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What is a NIC?
A NIC is a Network Interface Card (now usually part of the motherboard)
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What does the NIC do?
The NIC takes the data from the CPU and puts it into a format which can be transmitted along a cable.
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What are some advantages of networks?
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Networks: allow users to share and exchange info, communication, distributed systems (divide problem), data can be backed up at once, shared software and maintenance.
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