Open Networks
by Diarmuid O'Briain
Publisher: Free Technology Academy 2015
Number of pages: 276
Description:
This coursebook explores the different aspects of open technologies that are at the foundations of modern computer networks. The Internet is built on top of open protocols and open standards. Open networks do not belong to anybody because the devices they use are made available by the members of the community.
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