No. I have a 2001 computer, running a fresh XP installation, which required me to go to Intel's website using my main PC to download the Ethernet driver. Although, if you mean from your computer provider after asking them to install the OS and utilities, there is a 99% (some don't install drivers) chance it is installed "automatically".
Network Interface Card (NIC)
network interface card
types of network interface card
NIC - Network Interface card (sometimes also called a network adaptor card).
Yes, as long as there is an available slot and a driver for the operating system on that machine.
NIC is the abbreviation used when referring to a network card.
Network Interface Card Its a card that you attach to your computer to interface( or access) network resources and the internet
It can also be called a network interface controller, network interface card, network adapter, and LAN adapter.
Yes
1) Network Information Center 2) Network Interface Controller
Well, you need a network interface card to connect to the Internet and/or your network. I'm pretty sure the answer is no.
NIC Network Card Interface is a hardware component without which a computer cannot be connected over a network. It is card or chip which contains MAC address which actually helps to identify the device on the network.