Ask HN: Good (computer) networking books?

2 points by meastham 16y ago ↗ HN

Hacker News,

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.

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rmk 16y ago ↗

Computer Networking, A systems approach.

A great book. Highly recommended.

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-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-Christ...

runjake 16y 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.