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How Are Computer Networks Standardized?

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    Computer networks are basically combination of different computer networks and computers. Without proper communication and collarboration, there would be complete chaos, and users would get nothing done. The only way out is to agree on some network standards.

    Standards are of two types : de facto and de jure. De facto (Latin for ''from the fact'') standards are those that have just happened, without any formal plan. The IBM PC and its successors are de facto standards for small-office and home computers because dozens of manufacturers chose to copy IBM's machines very closely. Similarly, UNIX is the de facto standard for operating systems in university computer science departments.

    De jure (Latin for ''by law'') standards, in contrast, are formal, legal standards adopted by some authorized standardization body. International standardization authorities are generally divided into two classes: those established by treaty among national governments, and those comprising voluntary, non treaty organizations. In the area of computer network standards, there are several organizations of each type
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    Shahid456 

    answered 3 years ago

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