Computer Science GCSE
Purpose of networking
What Purpose of networking means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Purpose of networking
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Computers are connected so they can exchange data and share resources, because sharing is cheaper and more flexible than giving every user a separate copy of everything.
Topics that use Purpose of networking
- Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Addressing at different layers
- Bandwidth
- Bus topology
- Central management and access
- Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
- HTTPS
- IMAP
- LAN
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