Ferrari Mailing List: NFC Off Topic Computer Vs Network

[Larry (l02turner]

Hi Gang -

I worry about this every time I set up a new computer â maybe someone knows â I checked Wiki without success.

 

Whatâs the difference between âInternetâ and âNetworkâ â in the context of Microsoft providing instructions about setting up home networks?  They (MS) have many options about allowing access to this or that â mostly things like {do you want to allow others on the *network* to see your computer?â

 

I *think* a network is like my home LAN â with only outside access coming thru the router/cable connection.  While the Internet is the WWW.  So I can allow access to others on my Network without fear (itâs just me and my wife)?

 

But with MS itâs hard to be 100% sure.

 

Am I fairly accurate?  Iâm sure you can see the reason for needing a clear definition of these terms â to prevent opening access to my LAN to those on the WWW.

 

Thanks --   Please feel free to reply off forum at info [at] youroil.net  if you wish.