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

by Douglas E. Comer

Although it requires no technical background and absolutely no mathematics, The Internet Book explains computer networking and the Internet. In addition to covering the most well-known applications such as the World Wide Web and electronic commerce, the book describes how underlying technologies -- such as cable modems -- are used to deliver Internet services. Everyone can understand this book because all technical details are explained using analogies to everyday life. If you want to understand the Internet, but do not have a strong background in science or engineering, this book is for you.

Genres: Technology, Nonfiction

351 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