Data and Computer Communications: Seventh Edition (Seventh Edition)

Author: Stallings
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book is one of the classic works by renowned computer science author William Stallings, covering basic data communication principles, various types of computer networks, and multiple network protocols and applications. This edition thoroughly revises and reorganizes the original content, making the new version more comprehensive and clearer in explaining various communication topics. Additionally, the new edition strengthens the coverage of wireless communication and networking, gigabit Ethernet, differentiated services, MPLS, and TCP/IP implementation details. Furthermore, the book includes a glossary, references, and an acronym list. Each chapter is accompanied by exercises and suggestions for further reading. This book is suitable for undergraduate or graduate students in communication or computer science, information technology, as well as for technical professionals in the fields of communication or computer science.
William Stallings: He has made unique and extensive contributions in the fields of computer networks and computer architecture. He has written and published 48 books on 18 different topics and has been awarded five Outstanding Computer Science and Engineering Textbook Awards by the Text and Academic Authors Association. He also serves as an independent consultant for computer network manufacturers, software developers, research institutions, and computer users. William Stallings holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT. His works published by Prentice Hall can be found on Prentice Hall's website at http://www.prenhall.com/stallings.