W. Richard Stevens - TCP IP Illustrated, Volume 2: The implementation

The Implementation
Volume 2

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
(Revised for vol. 2)
Stevens, W. Richard.
TCP/IP illustrated.
(Addison-Wesley professional computing series)
Vol. 2 by Gary R. Wright, W. Richard Stevens.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents: v. 1. The protocols v.2. The implementation
1. TCP/IP (Computer network protocol) I Wright,
Gary R.., II. Title. III. Series.
TK5105.55.S74 1994 004.62 9340000
ISBN 0-201-63346-9 (v.l)
ISBN 0-201-63354-X (v.2)

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To my parents and my sister,
for their love and support.
G.R.W.

To my parents, for the gift of an education,
and the example of a work ethic.
W.R.S.