Computer Networks and the Internet Tutorial (English Version · 5th Edition)

Author: Halsool
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: With the emergence of the World Wide Web, the global Internet has rapidly evolved into the dominant type of computer network. In addition to providing basic email and IP phone services, the Internet can also utilize web pages to offer worldwide e-commerce and various entertainment services to people. Therefore, the study of computer networks is essentially the study of the Internet and its applications. This book is a highly successful textbook on network technology. The fifth edition has been completely revised, removing outdated network protocols and architectures, with a focus on the Internet. Currently, Internet technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and many Internet applications involve multiple data types (text, images, voice, audio, and video). Thus, this book also provides a detailed explanation of how to represent these data types. The book is thorough and easy to understand, making it suitable not only as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, communication, electronic engineering, and related fields but also as a reference for technical professionals. Features of the Book● Utilizes numerous charts and examples to make complex systems and concepts clear at a glance.● Offers comprehensive content with a broad scope, covering everything from data communication and internet fundamentals to Internet applications, from local area networks and wireless networks to Internet protocols, from e-commerce to network security.● Keeps pace with the latest technological trends, providing detailed explanations of network knowledge closely related to current developments, reflecting the latest advancements in the field of computer networks, and adding new Internet technologies.● Provides an online guide to abundant learning resources, which can be accessed at www.pearsoned.co.uk/halsall.