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Computer Networks (Paperback)

by Andrew S. Tanenbaum (Author)
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Product details

  • Paperback: 848 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson Education; 3 edition (25 Mar 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0133942481
  • ISBN-13: 978-0133942484
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 411,272 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Now in its third edition, Professor Andrew Tanenbaum's 800-page book is the classic treatise on computer networking. Since its inception, Computer Networks has been the all-time best-selling overview of computer networks by one of the key computer science authors. It's a complete guide to computer networking, covering everything from LANs to satellite networks. The seven-layer OSI model underpins all modern networking technologies and this standard work from the award-winning Professor Tanenbaum devotes most of its chapters to in-depth descriptions of each layer. Protocols, network architecture and software are examined in detail, from the physical layer, through the data link, network, transport, session and presentation layers to the application layer. This book dissects very difficult material with ease.

But Computer Networks isn't without its faults--an eternity in Internet time has elapsed since publication and the book is a little stale as a result. It's also very much a textbook and its layout looks very dated and scholarly--for example, each chapter concludes with a mass of sample questions.

Oft found in countless bibliographies and on the recommended reading list for IT and networking students, Computer Networks is nevertheless an excellent textbook and a good reference book. It's also one of the best-written and easy to read technical books around. For the IT student and networking professionals alike, it's probably essential reading. If you can afford only one networking book, this is the one you should get. --Roger Gann

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Primarily intended for junior/senior or graduate level courses in computer networks, data networks, or distributed processing in CS or EE departments. Also useful (with selective omission of sections or chapters) for less advanced students.

This is the first book that explains how computer networks work inside, from the hardware technology up to and including the most popular Internet application protocols. While students are not expected to have a background in computer networks or advanced mathematics, a general background in computer systems and programming is assumed.



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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the best of the market, 12 Aug 2004
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I am a engineer who needed an intro into computer networks for my new job. Among the ones I looked into (Freeman, Held, the SAMS series etc ) I found this one the best by far.
First, the writing style is extremely friendly and casual, you feel like the man is speaking to you directly.
Second, I found the contents quite up-to-date for my purposes, which was to learn the basics and be ready to go further. This book helps you understand data coms based on the OSI model.
It prepared me to tackle more advanced books - at the moment I am in R. Perlman's " Interconnections".
Excellent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed, 16 Dec 2005
This book is a really comprehensive book about networking. it focuses mainly on the theoretical aspects of networks (not how to make one in your home) and is greatly useful for a university degree in this area. It has a very in depth look at the topic, inclusing algorihms for packet switching, physical specifications for all manner of network standards and a very comprehensive section about TCP/IP.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Networks, 1 Nov 2005
Tanenbaum is an expert at putting the subject into perspective. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs to learn more about networks. Good background reading on networks for anyone considering doing a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
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1.0 out of 5 stars not bad, but not good enough to warrant the high price
i bought this book from my uni book shop (popular chain store begining with W and end with "stones") - which cost me five pounds more. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2007 by T. Zhang

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Bought this for a second year computer science module in data communications and networks.

Despite its jolly cover this book is geared for academic use which probably explains... Read more

Published on 29 Jul 2004 by david_w_owen

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars - but only for certain people
I have given this book 5 stars in the category of 'Computer Book' - remember this is still a textbook! Buying it for a read on the train is not recommended to most... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2004 by Ned Lowe

2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to read & difficult to refer to.
This was required reading as part of my Networking & Data Comms module on a degree course.

It's awkwardly written, badly organised and poorly indexed. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for both beginners and intermediate users
After already having a fairly good basic understanding of computer networks, this book covers everything you will need to know about different types of network, from the history... Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2003 by J. W. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars Solutions booklet
I was very fascinated about this book and the way it brings a sometimes difficult to understand content to the reader in a funny and easy way. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2003 by Olaf Fritz

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and Clear. Engineer's point of view.
Computer Networks are a wide and fastly growing subject. Finding a textbook that covers all of the topics in a detailed way is simply impossible. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2003 by gaaw-pal

5.0 out of 5 stars great ... but
I have had this book for quite a while know and I like it very much. It is not a book for beginners however it is one of those books that you can use as a reference for many... Read more
Published on 15 Jul 2001 by cazzie.1@talk21.com

2.0 out of 5 stars Dismall, Meandering Text-Overload
Don't get this book if you want to learn networks from the ground up - it's not very well composed, meandering, and has very little diagrams to back up the pages of text. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Some terminology very US based.
I bought this book to help with college work. I was expecting it to be very useful. Instead I found that it skipped over a lot of areas like Topologies, while getting bogged down... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2000 by colin44@btinternet.com

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