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Transcription: A network is formed when two or more computers or other network devices like printers are physically connected together. Connecting computers requires network cards and cables. A network card is installed inside each computer and the cables serve to link the network cards together. Networks allow resources like files, printers, modems and other peripherals to be shared between computers. This greatly improves the accessibility of those resources and in some cases can reduce the cost of purchasing these items. For example, one printer can serve the printing needs of many users on the network. N ...