Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (5th Edition)

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (5th Edition)

Building on the successful top-down approach of previous editions, the Fifth Edition of <b> <i>Computer Networking</i> </b>continues with an early emphasis on application-layer paradigms and application programming interfaces, encouraging a hands-on experience with protocols and networking concepts. With this edition, Kurose and Ross have revised and modernized treatment of some key chapters to integrate the most current and relevant networking technologies. <br> <br>Networking today involves much more than standards specifying message formats and protocol behaviors€"and it is far more interesting. Professors Kurose and Ross focus on describing emerging principles in a lively and engaging manner and then illustrate these principles with examples drawn from Internet architecture.