The Internet Book: Everything You Need to Know About Computer Networking and How the Internet Works

by Douglas E. Comer

Internet Book, The: Everything You Need to Know About Computer Networking and How the Internet Works, 4/e u tilizes a non-technical perspective to explain the technology of how computers communicate, what the Internet is, how the Internet works, and what the Internet can do for people. This book works to fully connect readers to the “big picture” by presenting a solid overview of networking and the Internet, rather than burying them with details. Comer assumes no prior background in computer networking or the Internet. Introduces computer communication system concepts and technology, reviews the history of the Internet and its growth, describes basic Internet technology and capabilities, and describes services currently available on the Internet and how to use them. For anyone interested in learning how to navigate the Internet to its full potential.

Genres: Technology, Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1994

Reviews

[Mark Longo · Rating 3 out of 5]

On the positive side, this book represents such a broad take on the history, architecture, and functionality of the Internet that it's bound to fill in a hole or two in one's knowledge. On the negative side, the information it provides is at such a basic level that it's hard to imagine it being very useful to anyone who has had even minimal exposure to the online world.

[Maged · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that is a good book