How the Internet Works (8th Edition) (How It Works)

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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1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-07-2009; buy something else. this has dated and wrong info, riddled with errors, worse than useless; The idea behind this book and series is great. I wish it delivered. The book as published is the quality of a first draft of a high school project.Why do I say this?1. The information is out of date by 6+ years from the 2007 publishing...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-10-2009; Just about "The Way Things Work"; This is really the definitive visual primer.Not technical, but clear and concise.Every edition has seen some refinement, and older editions actually age fairly well.For deeper comprehension, muddle through some RFCs.For more concise...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-23-2008; Perfect for anyone; This is the best book to learn about the meanings of the internet and its history. It was very easy to understand. If you are taking any computor courses this is a must. No matter what level of learning you are at this will teach you...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-16-2007; Hard to rate - it depends on the audience; Obviously if you are just learning about the Internet, your first choice is not going to be Tanenbaum's classic "Computer Networks". Likewise, if you are a network security professional, this book won't help you either. This book is...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-10-2009; Just about "The Way Things Work"; This is really the definitive visual primer.Not technical, but clear and concise.Every edition has seen some refinement, and older editions actually age fairly well.For deeper comprehension, muddle through some RFCs.For more concise...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-16-2007; Hard to rate - it depends on the audience; Obviously if you are just learning about the Internet, your first choice is not going to be Tanenbaum's classic "Computer Networks". Likewise, if you are a network security professional, this book won't help you either. This book is...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-07-2009; buy something else. this has dated and wrong info, riddled with errors, worse than useless; The idea behind this book and series is great. I wish it delivered. The book as published is the quality of a first draft of a high school project.Why do I say this?1. The information is out of date by 6+ years from the 2007 publishing...; read full review | report as inappropriate