The Internet Revolution: The Not-for-Dummies Guide to the History, Technology, and Use of the Internet

by J.R. Okin

SUPERANNO Presents the complete history of the Internet, from its original design and engineering as the world's first packet-switched computer network (the ARPANET) to the transformation into a privatized, commercial network, and its emergence as today's international networking infrastructure. Includes a detailed explanation of how the Internet's technology works, why it works so well, how it is being used, and how it is managed. Simultaneous.

384 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2005

Reviews

[Karl]

CLASSICS

[Scott Stephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to understand where the internet came from I strongly recommend this book.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the best book about the Internet for laymen. Very well presented and thorough.