What are the advantages of a computer network?

The advantages of a computer network are as follows:

1. Information can be easily shared by people.
2. It helps us in staying updated with the events in and around the world.
3. It also helps in sharing resources. For example, a colour laser printer connected to a network can print several hard copies.
4. Interaction among people around the world becomes easy through chatting/video conferencing.
5. Email allows us to send or receive mails effortlessly.