SS3 First Term Computer Studies Lesson Note – Benefits of Networking

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WEEK TWO                                                                            

TOPIC:  NETWORKING (Cont’d)

CONTENT:

• Benefits of Networking

BENEFITS OF NETWORKING

The benefits of networking can be divided into two generic categories: connectivity and sharing. Networks allow computers and their users to be connected together. Some of the benefits of networking are as follows:

(i)  It helps to enhance connectivity

(ii)  It helps in sharing of hardware resources, thereby saving cost. Network resources that can be shared on a network includes Printers, Internet connection, multiplayer games,etc.

(iii)  It aids management of data from a centralized system

(iv)  It enhances data sharing

(v)  It eases Communication; transmission of information becomes easier, more efficient, and less expensive

(vi)  It enhances computer performance because of the ease of collaboration between various systems.

(vii)  Networking has promoted ‘gaming’ – games are now shared and played by people all over the world using common servers.

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