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Notes on ``TCP/IP Illustrated''
Version 7

Prof. J.H. Davenport

Abstract:

The book series TCP/IP Illustrated, by the late W. Richard Stevens, is a classic of the TCP/IP literature. Volume I is the keystone, describing and illustrating the TCP/IP protocols in action. Nevertheless, it is beginning to be dated in a few places, and it is somewhat Americano-centric. These notes try to update this excellent book. Actual corrections of errors, rather than updates or comments, are given in italics. References into the book are generally given in terms of pages (``p.'') and lines (``l.''). References beginning III are to Volume III.

I am grateful to my friend Mr. I.W.J. Sparry for many comments and corrections, as well as the many explanations he has given me over the years.





James Davenport 2004-03-09