An Engineering Approach to Computer Networking

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Summary: Mixed feelings about this one.
Review: Not a bad networking overview. I found some of the material that was presented in detail overkill. Other material that could have used significantly more explanation, given today's implementations on currently technology, was only touched upon.

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Summary: Master Piece - a must buy
Review: The book is unique in many aspects The book is targeted at a wide audience both academic researchers and engineers working on real world problems. It not only describes current networking protocols, but also provides insight into why the protocols are the way they are. It relates the work in telephony with the work in data networking. The author is able to help the reader see the fundamental reasons which lead to these very different networks and how we can expect the technologies to converge in the future. The book also gives a snapshot of the current research in networking. A much needed book. It has the potential to have the same effect on the field of networking as the Knuths volumes had on the field of computer science Get yours today !

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Summary: Great. This one has the meat. My favorite.
Review: This is one of the few books that starts with atoms and goes right upto traffic characterizations. Beginners can also benefit a lot from this book, though they might sometimes have to refer to other more basic books. The approach is fantastic and the explanations are great. He uses examples which clarify your concepts and make you think. There is an entire chapter on design issues. That one is a winner. There is also a great bibliography at the end. It makes you wonder; all the time and effort required to write a book of such clarity. The book is great. Its worth the time and the money.

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Summary: Simply fantastic
Review: This is one of the finest books I have ever read. The Text is presented in a very lucid style which makes students understand the matter easily.

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Summary: Exceptionally clear and well written.
Review: This is one of those rare books that had me smiling from so many "aha!" flashes of understanding... Dr. Kesav's prose is lucid and simple, without being simplistic. Numerous and well chosen examples are well integrated in the text. What's exceptional about this book is how well one can intuitively understand most of it at first read. If you really, really want to _understand_ the principles behind computer networking, read this book.

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Summary: Great Reference Book
Review: While quite usefull as a general text in networking, I find this book to be one of my best resources as a general reference book for networks. Very lucid, well explained sections on complex topics (scheduling, routing, for ex)are often superior to other books dedicated exclusively to such topics. I especially like the exhaustive chapter-by-chapter references given which enable me to pull additional detailed info from the WEB for a really comprehensive handling of esoteric topics when needed.

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Summary: Great Reference Book
Review: While quite usefull as a general text in networking, I find this book to be one of my best resources as a general reference book for networks. Very lucid, well explained sections on complex topics (scheduling, routing, for ex)are often superior to other books dedicated exclusively to such topics. I especially like the exhaustive chapter-by-chapter references given which enable me to pull additional detailed info from the WEB for a really comprehensive handling of esoteric topics when needed.