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Networking Terminology: Overview of Networking

Network Terminology Explained

Computers and Binary

Computers use binary (0s and 1s) to represent and process data. Click the circles below to toggle between 0 and 1:

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Modern computers use millions of these binary digits to perform complex operations.

Networking

Networking is about sharing information and resources between two or more computers. Watch how data moves between computers in a network:

This animation demonstrates how data packets move between computers in a network, allowing them to share information and resources.

Advantages of Networking

  1. Reduced Redundancy: Sharing resources like printers among multiple computers.
  2. Enhanced Capabilities: Achieving results beyond a single machine's capacity, like handling high web traffic.

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