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by Preston Gralla (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: QUE; 8 edition (30 Nov 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0789736268
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789736260
  • Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 20.3 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Written by the knowledgeable Preston Gralla and superbly illustrated, this book is an excellent and technically versed introduction to the technology behind the Internet.

How the Internet Works takes some complicated concepts, like the workings of TCP/IP (the protocol which drives the Internet) and the principles of mark-up languages such as HTML, and removes much of mystique sometimes associated with this global exchange of bits and bytes. At times, the book does skirt over some of the more daunting and indigestible issues, and due to space constraints doesn't always provide the detail and comprehensive coverage to satiate the inquisitive reader. For example, it talks about server-side imagemaps, without even mentioning that many are implemented with client-side scripting.

The choice of content is excellent and covers the tip of the technological iceberg, with discussions of Real Audio, VRML (Virtual Reality), Java and Pointcast. This isn't a practical guide for Internet beginners, but for those who've read the dummies guide and want to know not just how to work it, but how it works, this is a fascinating read. --Josh Smith --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Simple, clear explanations walk you through every technology

Detailed explanations walk you through the technology.

 

The Internet has changed the world... and, with everything from blogs to podcasts, Internet phones to video, it’s still changing the world. Now, it’s easy to understand how it all works! This book’s big, brilliant, full-color illustrations and clear explanations make it all incredibly simple!

 

DISCOVER HOW THE INTERNET REALLY WORKS... IT’S AMAZINGLY EASY!

This new edition has been completely updated for today’s hottest Internet technologies, Web connections, hardware, communications and entertainment services, and much more!

 

•    See how the Internet can deliver any kind of information, anywhere: web pages, email, music, video, phone calls, and more!

•    Understand the most exciting new Internet technologies, from blogs and podcasting to wikis and BitTorrent

•    Discover how your connection to the Internet works... wireless, cable modem, DSL, even cellphones

•    Go behind the scenes with today’s most sophisticated websites, applications, and services

•    Protect yourself from the latest Internet dangers, including phishing, web surveillance, and wireless hacking 

 

Preston Gralla is the award-winning author of more than 30 books, including How the Internet Works, Complete Idiot’s Guide to Internet Privacy and Security, Complete Idiot’s Guide to Protecting Your Child Online, and How Wireless Works. He has written

frequently about security issues, computer technology, the Internet, and has been a columnist for many magazines, websites

and newspapers.

 

 

 



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2.0 out of 5 stars Beginner's guide only, 25 Nov 1999
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This is a nice book for net newbies, but it is way too simplistic for anyone else. Gralla skims over important items such as routeing and sometimes one wonders if this is because of a lack of knowledge. There are some mistakes and items where he clearly doesn't actually know anything, such as the section on TCP (for instance, MacTCP is a TCP stack, whereas WinSock is a "socket"). TCP programmers might wonder at this.

The diagrams are good, but there is not much here that can't be picked up from any introductory text or from magazine articles. On the plus side, it is good to have even this basic information available in one book.

Buy it if you know nothing, otherwise there are better books with fuller coverage.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work, 26 Jun 2003
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Magnificent book that tackles the ins and outs of the internet very well. Although being a "cyberpro" and a webmaster, I learned lots of things from this book that made me realise how much a cyberpro I was. Thumbs up for this book as I realise how much research must have been done to enable us, newcomers and everyday users of the internet, to grasp the basics of the internet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will Create A Greater Appreciation for the Internet!, 20 Nov 1998
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     The Internet has taken on a more significant role in the lives of people in recent years. It has dramatically changed the way people think, work, communicate, conduct business, and live out the rest of their lives. Many users of the Internet are unaware of what actually takes place behind the scenes to make the entire communication process possible. Preston Gralla has written How the Internet Works to open up the world of the Internet for people to see. Backed by a team of talented illustrators he does so in splendid fashion!      How the Internet Works is beautifully colored and illustrated. It clearly and concisely explains the overall operation of the Internet from how information travels to the latest technologies put to use for sharing information. In dramatic fashion readers will be taken on a "behind the scenes" guided tour of what is involved to make the Internet one of the leading forms of communication today!      Readers get a lesson on every aspect of the Internet. The author illustrates what is involved to hook up to the Internet, how servers operate and the roles Internet service providers (ISP's) have, and so on. New users will appreciate the detailed explanation of how basic Web tools such as Web browsers, e-mail, the FTP file download protocol, newsgroups, and search engines work. Basics such as how Websites, Web pages, and links work are covered as well. The latest technologies, including cryptography, parental controls, firewalls, streaming audio and video, video-conferencing, Internet telephone, push technology, and virtual reality are discussed. Readers are also introduced to programming languages such as CGI and JAVA. There is something in this book for everyone to learn!      Our society is moving closer and closer to a paperless exchange of information. We have seen this take place for instance in our public schools and in the business world. While there are a number of fine books on the market that will teach people how to put the Internet to more productive use, a solid background of how the Internet actually works can speed along the learning process and create a more reverent appreciation of what the Internet is and what it has to offer.      Many people have little or no knowledge of how the Internet actually works or what it can accomplish. To many people the Internet will remain a mystery. Don't be one of them! This book is an effective learning tool that will appeal to users of all ages and levels of skill and experience. It is must reading for anyone who takes the Internet seriously!
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