Computer Network Fundamentals and Internet Applications

Author: Peng Yong
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: During the writing process of this book, emphasis is placed on moderate theoretical explanations, with a focus on practical operations and applications. It aims to achieve an in-depth yet accessible, step-by-step, easy-to-learn, and user-friendly approach. The book adopts a combination of operational instructions and illustrative examples, enabling readers to quickly and effectively understand the basics of computer networks and master the fundamental knowledge of Internet applications. To deepen the understanding of teaching content, consolidate learning materials, and enhance practical operational skills, thinking and hands-on exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. This tutorial should prioritize hands-on training and should allocate as much time as possible for practical exercises. Based on the newly formulated "Basic Requirements for Teaching of Computer Public Basic Courses in Higher Vocational and Technical Colleges" by the Ministry of Education, this book is part of the "21st Century Higher Vocational and Technical College Planning Textbooks·Computer Public Basic" series.
The book introduces the basic knowledge of computer networks and the application of the Internet, with main content including: basic knowledge of computer networks, fundamentals of data communication, local area network basics and network interconnection, basic knowledge of the Internet, accessing the Internet, browsing the World Wide Web (WWW), sending and receiving emails, FTP and file downloading, search engines, electronic bulletin boards (BBS) and network paging, Intranet and the basics of e-commerce, etc. To deepen the understanding of teaching content, relevant operational examples are provided in all related chapters, and thinking and hands-on exercises are appended at the end of each chapter.
This book can be used as a textbook for computer basic courses and is suitable for students of all majors in higher vocational and technical colleges.