Dictionary of Computer Networking

Computer networking is one of the fastest growing and most important developments in the computer industry. With the expanding technology of networking arises the need of understanding its terminology. Network users of all levels are barraged with an almost bewildering array of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms in books, magazine, newspaper articles, advertisements, and their day-to-day conversations. Along with clear explanations of the jargon and slang associated with networking, this Dictionary will provide definitions of more than 3,000 networking terms, abbreviations, and acronyms. This dictionary is an attempt to describe the networking terms in a systematic manner. It provides definitions and meaning for all the terms one encounters while dealing with networks of any type. Entries included in this Dictionary have been written in a lucid style to provide both straightforward definitions and invaluable background information.