Enthusiastic Comments About
Internetworking With TCP/IP Volume 1
``THE classic text for an introduction to TCP/IP.''
- The late Jon Postel, formerly RFC editor and Deputy Internet Architect
``A landmark book.''
- David Clark, former Internet Architect
``A true masterpiece.''
- Javier Sandino, Systems Engineer
``When the Nobel committee turns its attention to the Internet, Doug gets
the prize for literature. This updated classic is the best way
to master Internet technology.''
- Dr. Paul V. Mockapetris, Inventor of the Domain Name System
``Comer continues to prove himself the Baedeker of the Internet Protocols
with this fine 4th edition.''
- Dr. Vinton Cerf, Senior Vice President MCI WorldCom and father of the Internet
``Although others have tried, there is no better written or organized
explanation of the core of TCP/IP.''
- Joel Snyder, Network Computing
``This is the book I go to for clear explanations of the basic
principles and latest developments in TCP/IP technologies.
It's a `must have' reference for networking professionals.''
- Dr. Ralph Droms, Associate Professor at Bucknell University
``Internetworking with TCP/IP volume 1 is one of the greatest books
I have read. True genius is when you are not only fluent in your
field, but can get your point across simply. Thank you Dr. Comer
for writing a great book!''
-Marvin E. Miller, CIO of The ACS Corporation
The fourth edition of Volume I continues Comer's
tradition of covering the latest Internet technology with the clear
explanations and attention to detail that a generation of networkers
have learned to expect and depend on.
- Shawn Ostermann, Ohio University
``The best-written TCP/IP book I have ever read.
Dr. Comer explains complex ideas clearly,
with excellent diagrams and explanations.''
``As an introduction to the TCP/IP protocol suite and its underpinnings,
this is an excellent book. It is also a good reference to keep around for
anyone who is working with TCP/IP.''
-George V. Neville-Neil, USENIX ;login:
``Unquestionably THE reference for TCP/IP; both informative and easy to
read, this book is liked by both novice and experienced.''
- Raj Yavatkar, Intel Corporation
``There are many TCP/IP books on the shelves today, but Doug Comer's
`Internetworking with TCP/IP' is the one that comes off the shelf
for accessible and authoritative answers to questions about Internet
technology.''
- Lyman Chapin, Chief Scientist at BBN Technologies
``Doug Comer remains the first and best voice of Internet technology.
Despite the legion of `Internet carpetbaggers' (the current crop of `authors'
who can barely spell F-T-P) which contributes noise - but no knowledge - on
the Internet and its infrastructure, Dr. Comer shines through as the premiere
source for lucid explanations and accurate information.
He sets a standard for which many strive, but precious few attain.''
- Marshall Rose, Dover Beach Consulting and IETF Area Director
``Comer's Volume 1 drastically changed the course of networking history.''
- Dan Lynch, Founder of Interop and former IAB Member
``...one of the best textbooks I have ever read.''
- Paul Stepowski, Queensland University of Technology, Australia