The Internet Book: Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works
Authors: Douglas E. Comer
ISBN-10: 1138331333
ISBN-13: 9781138331334
Edition 版本: 5
Released: 2018-08-22
Pages: 404 pages
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Book Description
The Internet Book,Fifth Edition explains how computers communicate,what the Internet is,how the Internet works,and what services the Internet offers. It is designed for readers who do not have a strong technical background ― early chapters clearly explain the terminology and concepts needed to understand all the services. It helps the reader to understand the technology behind the Internet,appreciate how the Internet can be used,and discover why people find it so exciting. In addition,it explains the origins of the Internet and shows the reader how rapidly it has grown. It also provides information on how to avoid scams and exaggerated marketing claims.
The first section of the book introduces communication system concepts and terminology. The second section reviews the history of the Internet and its incredible growth. It documents the rate at which the digital revolution occurred,and provides background that will help readers appreciate the significance of the underlying design. The third section describes basic Internet technology and capabilities. It examines how Internet hardware is organized and how software provides communication. This section provides the foundation for later chapters,and will help readers ask good questions and make better decisions when salespeople offer Internet products and services. The final section describes application services currently available on the Internet. For each service,the book explains both what the service offers and how the service works.
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