The difference between connecting and linking?

[huybanh]

Test No. incompl/inter-50 "Computers", question 2

I understand that I can make it possible for both my computers to share the same programs by means of ..........

(a) joining
(b) connecting
(c) linking
(d) networking

Test No. incompl/inter-50 "Computers", answer 2

I understand that I can make it possible for both my computers to share the same programs by means of networking.

Correct answer: (d) networking
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the difference between connecting and linking?

[Alan]

They both have the sense of join. Connect is perhaps more literal as in : The hand is connected to the wrist. Link is more figurative or abstract as in: The two countries are linked by their love of freedom.
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