For most programming questions use [network-programming] tag. Non-programming networking questions are off topic and should be asked on Network Engineering, Super User or Server Fault instead. This tag is only appropriate for questions concerning unique networking needs in support of software development.
DO NOT USE - Removed as part of The great stack overflow tag question cleanup of 2012. The linked page has now been removed.
Most questions here should be tagged network-programming or are not on topic for SO
A computer network, often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of computers and devices interconnected by communications channels that facilitate communications among users and allows users to share resources. Networks may be classified according to a wide variety of characteristics. A computer network allows sharing of resources and information among interconnected devices.
