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Networking Unix (UNIX library)

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This is an excellent reference for beginners through intermediate level, the information is presented in a logical progression in clear, concise language. A BIG plus is that all pertinant RFCs are referenced, so the reader can go directly to the source for in depth explanations on a particular topic. All the fundamentals are covered (Ethernet, TCP/IP, NIS, NFS). I bought this book several years ago when I first began exploring the UNIX network environment, and I still refer to it often as an intermediate level user. If you are a beginner and are curious about the workings of the UNIX networking environment, then you'll love this book!

As an intermediate to accomplished unix user, I found this book to be by far the best book on unix networking. Newcomers to networking will discover a pearl of great price. The author is truly an expert in the subject matter, and presents it in a clear and understandable fashion. The diagrams in the earlier chapters are priceless in solidifying understanding of TCP/IP stack, other protocols, and how they function in a network. Having built this foundation, the author adds to it in the 2nd half of the book by discussing networking in a Unix environment. He does a superb job (down to which files you need to configure, and how) on implementing DNS, NIS, NFS, and Remote Utiliies. This book is a constant reference and teaching source for me. Execellent book, well written, It's music to my ears, thus I gave it a GRAMMY!

This is a good reference for those looking for a "how to" guide on basic networking. If you want to become a "guru", this book is not for you.

Lots of deatils and lots of the technical info that you actuallu use at work.