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Subject: Re: A novice's comming out party
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Date: Sat, 23-May-87 12:30:00 EDT
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Eric - I would suggest three sources of information that you could
consulyt in this, your first step on a long and interesting journey:

First - "Computer Networks (or Computer networking)" by Tannenbaum, It
presents a good general overview of networking.  At Spartacus Computers
we strongly recommend it to all newcomers to networking.

Second - after reading Tannenbaum - get the DDN protocol handbook
(actually a three volume handbook, about 8 inches thick).  It will give
you all the gory details of the Arpa Net, TCP, IP, etc, etc.

Finally - Join the TCP/IP discussion list on the arpanet.  Even if you
have nothing to say, there is plenty to hear.

Good luck, and welcome

Frank Kastenholz