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Comprehensive Networking Glossary and Acronym Guide Gary Scott Malkin 1995 | 208 pages ISBN: 013319955X |
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$19.95 | Softbound print book | |
Introduction
They say the American English language grows faster than all other languages combined. One reason is the need to name each of the new technological innovations. Computer networking is one of the fastest growing technologies, and the volume of related terminology is growing proportionately fast. This book is written in such a way as to be useful to everyone from network neophyte to network developer.
The glossary entries are alphabetical within the body of the book. Hyphenated entries are sorted as though the hyphen were a blank; that is: "inter-domain" comes before "interactive." Also, acronym expansions are interspersed among the actual definitions. In general, an acronym expansion references the definition by saying "See..." In some cases, acronyms are defined via the acronym's expansion alone.
Several conventions are followed throughout the book.
- Commonly used acronyms for terms defined in the book are given in parentheses.
- Most acronyms appear entirely in UPPER CASE for ease of reading. Where an acronym is commonly expressed in mixed case, it will be so expressed in the book.
- If a term used within a definition is also defined in the book, it is indicated in italic. Only terms relevant to the term being defined are indicated, otherwise there would be a confusing number of cross-references.
- A "See also" following a definition indicates a list of other related definitions.
Some of the definitions refer to an RFC (look it up). RFCs may be obtained in many ways, depending on the type of Internet access available to you. They may also be obtained by mail. For more information, contact the InterNIC at +1 800 444 4345 or +1 619 455 4600.
DESCRIPTION
This glossary offers a complete collection of technical terms and acronyms used in the networking industry. It covers general networking terminology, the specific terminology used in the Internet, and terms and acronyms specific to AppleTalk, IP, IPX, SNA, and OSI. It also covers national and international networking organizations and several major networks.
Organized in case-insensitive, alphabetic order, entries present well written definitions, understandable to novice readers and useful to experts. The glossary and the glossary entries are:
- verified
- cross-referenced
- comprehensive
- concise
- understandable
The Comprehensive Networking Glossary and Acronym Guide is a valuable, single-source reference for the practical terminology of networking as well as a guide to networks and networking organizations.
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK...
"Gary Malkin's glossary is your first step on the
internet trail. Welcome to the language of the net."
--Vint Cerf
ABOUT THE AUTHOR...
Gary Scott Malkin is a long-standing member of the Internet Engineering Task Force and a member of the IETF User Services Advisory Council. He has written and edited many popular RFC's including the Internet User's Glossary and The TAO of IETF. Gary is a Principal Software Engineer at Xylogics, Inc.