Networking by Example (By Example)

A beginning-level guide to networks covering general network concepts, connectivity, updating existing networks, and new network technologies. The material is written for small business, home, and home office environments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Barry Press has designed leading-edge computer hardware, software, and networks for over 25 years, including a unique cable television modem, campus-wide ATM networks, a desktop computer capable of analyzing adverse drug interactions, and an artificial intelligence planning system. He has programmed for Microsoft Windows since version 1.0 and has taught as an adjunct professor of computer science at the University of Southern California. He is the author of PC Upgrade and Repair Bible (now in the 3rd Edition) and Teach Yourself PCs. Marcia Press worked in public accounting as a tax CPA for what was then one of the Big Eight, moving later to her own practice. She handles the administrative part of the work for the Press's computer booksmdthe tracking, calls, follow-ups, and researchmdand does the sanity checks on their initial drafts.