(Ebook) The Internet Book: Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works by Douglas Comer ISBN 9781138330290, 1138330299

(Ebook) The Internet Book: Everything You Need to Know about Computer Networking and How the Internet Works by Douglas Comer ISBN 9781138330290, 1138330299

The Internet Book, Fifth Edition explains how computers communicate,what the Internet is, how the Internet works, and what services theInternet offers. It is designed for readers who do not have a strongtechnical background -- early chapters clearly explain the terminologyand concepts needed to understand all the services. It helps the readerto understand the technology behind the Internet, appreciate how theInternet can be used, and discover why people find it so exciting. Inaddition, it explains the origins of the Internet and shows the readerhow rapidly it has grown. It also provides information on how to avoidscams 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 andits incredible growth. It documents the rate at which the digital revolutionoccurred, and provides background that will help readers appreciate thesignificance of the underlying design. The third section describes basicInternet technology and capabilities. It examines how Internet hardwareis organized and how software provides communication. This sectionprovides the foundation for later chapters, and will help readers ask goodquestions and make better decisions when salespeople offer Internetproducts and services. The final section describes application servicescurrently available on the Internet. For each service, the book explainsboth what the service offers and how the service works.