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Applications of Computer Networks

A computer network allows connected devices to communicate and share resources. Network applications utilize network infrastructure to transfer files and data between points on the network. There are two types of network applications: pure network applications which are designed specifically for networks, and standalone applications which can also take advantage of network connectivity. Examples of pure network applications include email clients, file transfer protocol for uploading and downloading files, terminal emulation programs, and groupware for video conferencing and chatting.

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Applications of Computer Networks

A computer network allows connected devices to communicate and share resources. Network applications utilize network infrastructure to transfer files and data between points on the network. There are two types of network applications: pure network applications which are designed specifically for networks, and standalone applications which can also take advantage of network connectivity. Examples of pure network applications include email clients, file transfer protocol for uploading and downloading files, terminal emulation programs, and groupware for video conferencing and chatting.

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Applications of Computer Networks

A network is a collection or set of computing devices connected to one another to establish


communication and also share available resources. A network will comprise of software and
hardware devices. You can have a network even if you are not connected to the internet.
Computer networks make it possible for people to transfer files from one place to another
and to communicate taking the shortest time possible.

Computer network applications are network software applications that utilize the Internet
or other network hardware infrastructure to perform useful functions for example file
transfers within a network. They help us to transfer data from one point to another within
the network.

There are 2 types of network applications:-

1. Pure network applications


2. Standalone network application
(A) Pure Network Applications

These are applications created to be used in networks; using pure network applications on a
single computer doesn't make sense. They help us to transfer data and communicate within
a network. Such applications have a separate and distinct user interface that users must
learn for instance:-

Outlook Express

Outlook Express, an email program | Source

1. Email programs

They allow users to type messages at their local nodes and then send to someone on the
network. It is a fast and easy way of transferring mail from one computer to another.
Examples of electronic mail programs (Clients) are:-
 Pegasus mail
 Outlook express
 Eudora Windows mail
 Fox mail
 Opera
 Mozilla Thunderbird
 Windows mail
2. File transfer protocol (FTP)

This application facilities transfer of files from one computer to another e.g. from a client to
a server. There are 2 common processes involved in FTP

Downloading: - This is the process of obtaining files from a server to a workstation or a


client (for example when you download programs and music from a server).

Uploading:- This is obtaining of files from a workstation to a server (for instance when you
attach documents and upload them to a server, a good example being when you upload
photos to Facebook).

Examples of FTP programs are:-

 FTP in Unix
 FTP in Linux or
 FTP in Windows
File Transfer Protocol Process

File transfer protocol process

3. Terminal Emulation (TELNET)

It allows a workstation to access the server for an application program. This enables you to
control the server and communicate with other servers on the network. The workstation
appears as a down terminal that is directly attached to the server. The user feels like he/she
is using the server directly. TELNET enables PCs and workstations to function as dumb
terminals in sessions with hosts on inter-networks.
4. Groupware

These applications are used to automate the administration functions of a modern office for
instance video conferencing and chatting. They facilitate the work of groups and improve
on their productivity; they can be used to communicate, co-operate, coordinate, solve
problems, compete, negotiate among others.

(i) Video Conferencing

This is the process of conducting a conference between two or more participants at


different sites by using computer networks to transmit audio and video data. For example,
a point-to-point (two-person) video conferencing system works much like a video telephone.

Each participant has a video camera, microphone, and speakers mounted on his or her
computer. As the two participants speak to one another, their voices are carried over the
network and delivered to the others speakers, and whatever images appear in front of the
video camera appear in a window on the other participant’s monitor.

(ii) Chatting

It is a real-time communication between two users via computer. Once a chat has been
initiated, either user can enter text by typing on the keyboard and the entered text will
appear on the other user’s monitor. The two must be online for a chat to be initiated. Most
networks, cybers and online services offer a chat feature which enables computer users to
chat as they go on with their work.

(B) Stand Alone Applications

These are applications that run on stand alone computers (computers not connected to
any other). In order to extend their activity, they are rebuild to run on network environments
e.g. word processors, spreadsheets, database management systems, presentations graphics,
project management etc. They function even when the computer is offline

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