This is the world's bestselling and most comprehensive reference book on telecom, data communications, networking, computing and the Internet, with over 785,000 copies sold. Featuring 26,283 terms and hundreds updated and expanded, the 26th edition of Newton's Telecom Dictionary weighs in at over four times larger than any other telecom and IT dictionary, and includes wired, wireless, satellite, fiber and Internet terms.It explains technical concepts in non-technical language anyone can understand. According to Discount Long Distance Digest, it "truly belongs on the bookshelf of everyone in the telecom industry. It's worth every penny, and is pound-for-pound the best telecom book we have seen." The 26th edition includes The dictionary has THREE BONUS Sections: ·THE BEST MONEY-SAVING TIPS - Harry Newton's favorite ways to save on telecom, computing, airlines, hotels, and buying and using great gadgetry and software. ·THE HOTTEST TELECOM OPPORTUNITIES. "I love telecom. Where should I work?" ·PRIORITIES FOR MY TELECOM BUDGET. What are the best boss and customer pleasing projects.

This book demystifies the amazing architecture and protocols of computers as they communicate over the Internet. While very complex, the Internet operates on a few relatively simple concepts that anyone can understand. Networks and networked applications are embedded in our lives. Understanding how these technologies work is invaluable. This book was written for everyone - no technical knowledge is required!While this book is not specifically about the Network+ or CCNA certifications, it as a way to give students interested in these certifications a starting point.

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