Pros+and+Cons

=Why use network? Why not use network?=

** Advantages of using network **

 * Can easily share files and data [[image:http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0S020zNJzRNUDcAoM6jzbkF/SIG=136keo02r/EXP=1295350093/**http%3a//www.gliffy.com/examples/network-diagrams/images/network_diagram_example.png width="363" height="395" align="right"]]
 *  Communicate with others using networks
 *  hardware such as printers can be shared
 * Store data centrally (using a file server) for ease of access and back-up
 * backing up data is easier

Disadvantages of using network

 * Computer can be easily attacked by virus
 * System is open to hackers
 * Network faults can cause loss of data
 * Purchasing the network cabling and file servers can be expensive
 *  Cables May Break. One broken cable can stop the entire network.