KSU microcomputer network . A LAN provides a means of sharing hardware, software, and printers among many computers. The components are connected across a communications line. . Microcomputers in labs are all connected to a large microcomputer known as a Server. . All application software is stored on the Server computer. .
Software is easy and inexpensive to maintain because it is only done in one place - on the server. .
Coded instructions to the computer. . An operating system is actually a large set of programs that controls all activities on the computer. .