Computer networks
by Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie · first published 1996
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"Computer Networks: A Systems Approach is a carefully focused revision of the first edition, updated to incorporate user feedback and reflect the most recent changes in networking technology.". "A systems approach focused on the Internet promotes an enduring, practical understanding of networks and their building blocks. Each chapter begins with a problem statement that frames the discussion to follow. The authors then develop complete solutions, illustrate them with real-world examples - including specific protocol references and C code - and address topical issues debated throughout the net
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…of the Linux Documentation Project. It focuses on the software aspect of things, but IMHO it is still a good read for introduction. My favorite book on the topic (covers hardware and software) is: "Computer Networks" by Larry L. Peterson & Bruce S. Davie.
on “An Introduction to Computer Networks” ↗Computer Networking, A systems approach. A great book. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networks-Third-Approach-Netwo... Of course, one of the classics is this one: Internetworking with TCP/IP vol. 1. http://www.amazon.com/Internetworking-TCP-Vol-1-Principles-A... Edit: If you are considering…
on “Ask HN: Good (computer) networking books?” ↗Computer Networks: A Systems Approach by Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie https://book.systemsapproach.org/
on “Ask HN: Which are the best open source books?” ↗Peterson and Davie's Computer Networks: A Systems Approach is also free: https://book.systemsapproach.org
on “Show HN: I'm writing a free book called Computer Networks from Scratch” ↗Larry Peterson and Bruce Davie have open-sourced their book - Computer Networks: A Systems Approach (https://github.com/SystemsApproach/book). I am curious, what is everyone's preferred book on CN? The only one I have read is Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach by Kurose and…
on “An Introduction to Computer Networks” ↗