Once they link two macs, they'll want to share printers, network connections, files, etc.. If they have broadband, they'll want to share, etc..
Set them up with a network with room for expansion, and they will never look back. Recommend a networked laser printer, etc. They'll love ya !
Oh, and if they are modern macs, they probably already have airport cards in them. You can theoretically network them that way.