Networking for Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
£8.22
Be smart: don t buy this For Dummies book - If you want to become even half proficient in networking, don t but this book. It lacks structure and is full of patronising rubbish, and pathetic attempts at humour, which quickly become bloody irritating. Much better to spend your money on something that does the job like :-1. Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours, by Matt Hayden2. Networking: A beginner s Guide, by Bruce Hallberg3. Networking Essentials Plus 3rd edition, by Microsoft Press4. Networking+ Study Guide, by David Groth
Full of cut-and-paste rubbish from other Dummies books - I bought this book because I wanted to learn about networking. The book has no clear structure .... it s all over the place (is this supposed to be the fun part of the Dummies books ?)The book is crammed full of material that is peripheral at best (if i wanted a book on e-mail I would have bought one). I get the sense that someone sits down with a word processor, writes a few pages about networking and then does a cut-and-paste job from other Dummies computer books to fill pages.By Dummies do they mean people who wouldn t understand a clear explaination of something so we better leave it unclear or hanging ?All I wanted was a book that would give me a clear understanding of networking basics. For example setting up a home network ... the book tells you little about how to configure TCP/IP settings in Win 9x ... how can you set up a TCP/IP home network without knowing this ????If your new to networking and want to know the basics, dont buy this book. I m looking for another.
Totally demystified networking, and raised my confidence - I m a systems developer with long experience but I ve always kind of ignored networking. I know we can connect computers/devices somehow but don t really need to know how. But now I want to know for career development purposes so bought this book.This book gave me the how. I now know that if I want to set up my own network in my home, as some mates have done for their own development/ experimenting/ consultancy purposes, I would have no trouble at all.
It s quite basic, but good to get the essentials. - If you re looking for a book to start from scratch this is a good choice. Of course it s an introduction to Networks and is very basic, it reads fast, you don t need two networked computers, the book is theoretic. You may find it too basic but that s easily solved, once you ve read it, buy another more serious one.
Good for anyone who wants to setup there own network - An excellent book for anyone who wants to setup there own network and at the same time can be quite informative for those who already use one.I would nt recommend this to anyone who considers themselves as an advanced user and the book repeat a little to much.