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Ask HN: Good (computer) networking books?
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I have a fairly decent ad hoc knowledge of various network protocols which I would really like to coalesce into a thorough understanding of the common implementations of at least layer 4 and down in the OSI model. Is there a concise, thorough, and clear book (or group of books) that I could read to help me attain this goal? I'd consider something with the writing style of K&R to be ideal.
- rmk 17y agoComputer Networking, A systems approach. A great book. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networks-Third-Approach-Networking/dp/155860832X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267039031&sr=8-2 http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networks-Third-Approach-Netwo... Of course, one of the classics is this one: Internetworking with TCP/IP vol. 1. http://www.amazon.com/Internetworking-TCP-Vol-1-Principles-Architecture/dp/0130183806/ref=pd_sim_b_60 http://www.amazon.com/Internetworking-TCP-Vol-1-Principles-A... Edit: If you are considering Linux, then the implementation is discussed here. I would not suggest this, unless you are actually hacking. In that case, this is okay: http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Network-Internals-Christian-Benvenuti/dp/0596002556/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1267039175&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Network-Internals-Christ...
- runjake 17y ago- Network Warrior from OReilly - The TCP/IP books, especially Vol 1, from WR Stevens - Routing TCP/IP Volume 1 from Cisco Press - TCP/IP Network Administration from Oreilly still has a little relevance.