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Provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental data communications skills in a clear writing style. Updated to include the newest network technologies such as wireless, BlueTooth and SyncML initiatives. ... Read more

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There has to be a better overview out there.
The 3rd. ed. was required text for my Data Communications Concepts (modems, routers, etc.) class.The class is over and now I can say: this book is poorly organized collection of facts, the Boy Guide Book of Everything About Data Communications. The index was poor and all the web tags in the margins went to the same place (the publisher's site). The pages were idiosyncratically renumbered from "1" for each chapter, making it difficult to judge the length of the book. It was also physically the most poorly bound paperback text I have seen.This was forced on our instructors by committee, but there must be a better summary of data communications out there for those of us who have to make a living at it.If you have to buy it, you won't die, but if you don't have to buy it... don't. ... Read more

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A must-have volume for every communication researcher’s library, The SAGE Sourcebook of Advanced Data Analysis Methods for Communication Research provides an introductory treatment of various advanced statistical methods applied to research in the field of communication. Written by authors who use these methods in their own research, each chapter gives a non-technical overview of what the method is and how it can be used to answer communication-related questions or aide the researcher dealing with difficult data problems. Students and faculty interested in diving into a new statistical topic-such as latent growth modeling, multilevel modeling, propensity scoring, or time series analysis-will find each chapter an excellent springboard for acquiring the background needed to jump into more advanced, technical readings.

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The second edition of the Handbook of Data Communications and Networks covers many of the key areas in modern communication systems. It is split into several sections, including:

• Data Communications,
• Interfaces,
• Networks,
• Network Protocols,
• Networking Elements,
• Session Protocols,
• Network Operating Systems.

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Everything you ever need to know about today's Networking
Being CEO of one of the top network companyes of Nortel Networks I always have to keep up with today's High Tech World especially being a top man behind the company I have to make sure I keep up on the same level as my workers are and this book is a secret key to my success. ... Read more

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This text provides students with a thorough introduction to the concepts that underlie networking technology, from physical carrier media to the six most popular protocol suites. Historical material is presented to show the logic behind the development of a given mechanism. Also included are comprehensive discussions of important material, such as B-ISDN and ATM. ... Read more

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Great condition, quick delivery
I was very impressed with this vendor's service.The book was in great shape and got to me very quickly.Safe bet here.

The simplest to understand
This is one of the all-time best books on computer networking and data communications. The diagrams make it perhaps the simplest to understand, of all books. The style is lucid, plenty of examples are given and there are exercises after every chapter. Apart from Tanenbaum and Comer, this is a must for every serious student of data communications.

From transmission systems to networking!
Great book! I've been working in transmission systems and networking formore than seven years now, and I've never found a book which had bothsubjects together. If your are planning to give some classes or seminars,this book is a very good outline and in-depth info source.

A Book of Complete Knowledge
The book which is written by Behrouz is one of the greatest book I haven't read in my life. I preffered to read this book to all of the viewer's who want to gain some knowledge in data communication and network field.

Excellent book for people to know about Data Communications.
The book cover many important part about Data Comm.Useful for student and researcher. ... Read more

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The protocols and standards for networking are numerous and complex. Multivendor internetworking, crucial to present day users, requires a grasp of these protocols and standards. Data and Computer Communications: Networking and Internetworking, a comprehensive text/reference, brings clarity to all of the complex issues involved in networking activity, providing excellent instruction for students and an indispensable reference for practitioners.This systematic work answers a vast array of questions about overall network architecture, design, protocols, and deployment issues. It offers a practical, thorough treatment of the applied concepts of data and computer communication systems, including signaling basics, transmission of digital signals, and layered architecture. The book features in-depth discussions of integrated digital networks, integrated services digital networks, and high-speed networks, including currently evolving technologies, such as ATM switching, and their applications in multimedia technology. It also presents the state-of-the-art in Internet technology, its services, and implementations.The balance of old and new networking technologies presents an appealing set of topics for both undergraduate students and computer and networking professionals. This book presents all seven layers of OSI-based networks in great detail, covering services, functions, design issues, interfacing, and protocols. With its introduction to the basic concepts and practical aspects of the field, Data and Computer Communications: Networking and Internetworking helps you keep up with the rapidly growing and dominating computer networking technology. ... Read more

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Famed programming wizard Robert Hummel offers programmers the definitive guide to the vast world of serial communications. Covers serial communications architecture, data modems, and fax modems. Includes a background chapter on facsimile technology. Contains a list of contacts for manufacturers and a bibliography of related works. ... Read more

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This book provides frameworks and methodology for solving problems as technology continues to advance. A "top-down" approach is used, starting with the overall business problem, and then showing how technology can solve the problem. This book goes into depth in describing the technology and is very "hands-on" and current. It is designed for the IT employees who actually build networks and not the managers who merely oversee. ... Read more

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New information taught well
This book conveys information technology aspects in a serious maner.How the information technology relates to business is elucidated very well.Case studies are provided at the end of each chapter and are applicable to real-life problems.

At the end of each chapter are discussion questions to help review important points presented in the chapter.

Answers to the chapter cases and the questions can be acquired from the publishing company.

I appreciate this book since it has taught me how business and information technology depend on each other to produce a profitable company.This book presents information technology aspects in a clear and concise manner, as compared to other IT books that delve into lingo and the like.

Applied Data Communications - A Business Oriented Approach
Unlike many books, written on today's technology issues, Jim approaches this topic from the business perspective.This top-down approach allows one to understand how a set of technologies maps to the business drivers.This books looks at business impact from a business management perspective.Moreover, this book covers a range of topics that allow the reader to understand the complexity, and interrelationships, of today's distributed internetworking environment.

The reader will be exposed to layered architectures - understanding how they interrelate, yet remain separate.The topics range from an overview of Data Communications - including voice, through local area networking - protocols and OSs, WANs, internetworking and remote access.The book closes with coverage of the network development life cycle, network management and security.

What sets this book apart from many is the way Jim approaches technology solutions based upon business drivers and criteria.Technology, in and of itself, does not enhance a business' ability to deliver value.However, when one approaches technology solutions, or innovation, based upon business criteria they are more likely to add value to the bottom line.Jim encapsulates the concept of value added technology solutions in his presentation of data communications.This book is well written, concise, and understandable - a must read for individuals focused on technology and business!

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Providing access to information on RDS technology, specifications and implementation, this text uses a step-by-step approach to overview the background, techniques, capabilities and limits of these systems. It references and explains enhancements to RDS and RDS-TMC technology and includes a description of RDS-TMC and its implementation as pursued by the European Commission; a discussion solution-enhancing alternative radio data systems; and information about RDS implementation held by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the RDS reform. ... Read more

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A text on RDS
The RDS is being heavily used in Europe. The books is mostly an engineering text book. It is also readable by ordinary folks who do nothave advanced degrees in Engineering. It also serves as a reference. Thatis the unique feature of this book. I recommend this book to any one who isinvolved in RDS.

It covers RDS, RDBS, Traffic Information Services,Intelligent Transport Systems and RDS-TMC, Basic and Enhanced Radio Paging,ODA, Differential GPS,etc.

A must have reference for RDS engineers.Here is a one fine book which is a source for multitude ofinformationfolks. ... Read more

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The third edition of this Handbook provides a comprehensive, easy to use guide to the field of optical fiber data communications. Written by experts in the industry from major companies such as IBM, Cisco and Nortel, the Handbook is a key reference for optical fiber technology, networking, protocols, applications, manufacturing, and future directions. It includes chapters on all the major industry standards, written by the same experts who developed them.

This edition contains new material on transceiver form factors (QSFP, SFP +, XFP, X2), manufacturing standards, including JEDEC and RoHS, as well as the latest revisions to industry standards including 8G and 10G Fiber Channel, FICON, SONET GFP/LCAS, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The book also contains new chapters on emerging technologies and leading edge applications such as silicon photonics, nanophotonics, parallel optical interconnects, specialty fiber cable types, and optical backplanes.

Features include:

* New Case Studies on Voice/Data Convergence, Redesigning Mainframe I/O, National LambdaRail, and optical peer-to-peer networks
* Includes an expanded listing of references on the World Wide Web, plus hard-to-find references for international, homologation, and type approval requirements
* Quick reference tables of all the key optical network parameters and a glossary that defines hundreds of technical terms and acronyms
* An accompanying website provides an online portal to the data communications community, containing podcasts on key topics, links to related material from technical societies, corporations and other professional organizations

Written for engineers by engineers, this Handbook will be an indispensable, hands-on reference for optical networks and equipment developers, designers, and installers, as well as for students studying optical fiber communications wanting an understanding of, and insight into, professional practice.

* New Case Studies on Voice/Data Convergence, Redesigning Mainframe I/O, National LambdaRail, and optical peer-to-peer networks
* Includes an expanded listing of references on the World Wide Web, plus hard-to-find references for international, homologation, and type approval requirements
* Quick reference tables of all the key optical network parameters and a glossary that defines hundreds of technical terms and acronyms
* An accompanying website provides an online portal to the data communications community, containing podcasts on key topics, links to related material from technical societies, corporations and other professional organizations ... Read more

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Error-correcting codes play a fundamental role in modern communications and data-storage systems. This volume provides an accessible introduction to the basic elements of algebraic codes and discusses their use in a variety of applications. The author describes a range of important coding techniques, including Reed-Solomon codes, BCH codes, trellis codes, and turbocodes. Throughout the book, mathematical theory is illustrated by reference to many practical examples. The book is written for graduate students of electrical and computer engineering and practicing engineers whose work involves communications or signal processing. ... Read more

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A deep grasp of algebraic coding theory
The book is well organized and mathematically rigorous. It depicts a full picture of conventional algebraic coding theory in a systematic fashion. As a specialist in coding theory, I give my highest rank.

Channel Coding gone wild
I used this textbook for an introduction to Channel Coding class I took (graduate level). I think that the material is difficult, but this book is remarkably clear, considering that. I had no experience with Galois Fields or any of that kind of math before starting with this book, but I was able to grasp it. I think the main thing missing in this book are good summaries for each chapter, giving highlights of the important stuff. Sometimes it's hard to get an overall picture of the material, I got bogged down in math sometimes. Visually, the book is beautiful, good fonts, charts, etc...

Students beware!
I am taking an error correcting code class as a graduate EE student where this text is assigned. The book is a reference manual for people who already know the material. It is not for those who are new to algebraic codes or galois field arithmetic.
The book is introduced as an introductory book, but it is nothing of the sort.

horrible text
This book is not for beginners.All about is math.Impossible to understand.I try to give ZERO star. ... Read more

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Covers important topics
Anything by Doug de Maw is worth reading and does not date quickly.This book covers a number of topics that are poorly covered elsewhere and which are essential reading for anyone involved in radio design.Advanced hobbyists would benefit from this as much as engineers and students.

Chapter headings:
1. Ferromagnetic devices - toroids, beads, solenoids, pot-cores.Covers tuned circuits, chokes, broadband transformers, transmission line transformers, hybrid transformers and other applications.
2. Networks for semiconductor circuits - RLC networks for RF amplifiers, drivers, tank circuits, filters.Heavy emphasis on the neglected topic of impedance matching and optimisation.
3. Transmitter design basics - oscillators, amplifiers, stability, MOSpower FETs and some practical circuits.
4. Receiver design basics - mixers, IF, AGC, BFO, audio filters and some practical receiver circuits.
5. Communications antennas - looks at antennas that are never considered in standard texts: loops, helical whips, electrically short antennas and using towers as antennas.

The writing is clear and well-informed, diagrams are well-presented and informative.
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The Handbook includes chapters on all the major industry standards, quick reference tables, helpful appendices, plus a new glossary and list of acronyms. This practical handbook can stand alone or as a companion volume to DeCusatis: Fiber Optic Data Communication: Technological Advances and Trends (February 2002, ISBN: 0-12-207892-6), which was developed in tandem with this book.

* Includes emerging technologies such as Infiniband, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and MPLS Optical Switching
* Describes leading edge commercial products, including LEAF and MetroCore fibers, dense wavelength multiplexing, and Small Form Factor transceiver packages
* Covers all major industry standards, often written by the same people who designed the standards themselves
* Includes an expanded listing of references on the World Wide Web, plus hard-to-find references for international, homologation, and type approval requirements
* Convenient tables of key optical datacom parameters and glossary with hundreds of definitions and acronyms
* Industry buzzwords explained, including SAN, NAS, and MAN networking
* Datacom market analysis and future projections from industry leading forecasters ... Read more

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One Up From Technician's Hanbook!
This is a good book that goes beyone those intro to fiber optics books(that left out the equations and engineering technologies).It's basicallya non-equation book for engineers, rather than techs or curious fans offiber optics (it does get a wee bit complicated).

This book goes intomore detail on fiber optic components, applications (networks),manufacturing (packaging, semiconductor fab techniques etc) and touches oncurring edge devices (well, the book is 2 years old...).

I'd recommendit if you want to know what your engineers and boss are talking about. It'snot the book to grab if you're going to start designing routers orwaveguides (you'd probably know the stuff in the book if you're given thejob to do such things...)

Best book on Practical Fiber Optics
This is one of the best books I have ever read on Fiber Optic communications.Very up-to-date and in-depth.It is a definite book for your fiber optics books library. ... Read more

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This 3rd Edition of an ISA best-seller introduces and expands on the specialized terminology and concepts of data communications systems as applied to industry and manufacturing. It supplies technical personnel who have little or no background in data communications with the knowledge that they will need to face the challenge of understanding systems integration. The author presents information in a clear manner, and higher math is minimal. Emphasizing understanding, rather than design criteria, the author discusses terminology, standards, and protocols including EIA/TIA 232, 485, IEEE 488 and IEEE 802. Particular emphasis is placed on HART(tm) and ISA-50 Digital Fieldbus. The text also highlights growth and application of data communications in the industrial environment, as well as emerging technologies. ... Read more

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Very Indepth Resource for Any Telecom Professional
Mr. Thompson has many years experience in the telecommunications industry, and after finishing his course at Texas State Technical College, I would have to say that this book is a must keep for any technical professional who deals with any form of telecommunications. Kudos to my friend for a great book! Just teach from it more! ... Read more

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Privacy preserving data mining implies the "mining" of knowledge from distributed data without violating the privacy of the individual/corporations involved in contributing the data. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of available approaches, techniques and open problems in privacy preserving data mining. Crystallizing much of the underlying foundation, the book aims to inspire further research in this new and growing area.

Privacy Preserving Data Mining is intended to be accessible to industry practitioners and policy makers, to help inform future decision making and legislation, and to serve as a useful technical reference.

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A strange vision of an important subject
Privacy is very important for any data manipulation and data mining gives the feeling to the large public to have the power to discover very private things in data. And it's true.
The authors try to find some methods to do data mining in avoiding of having access to the private part (too much private part) of these data but in staying able to learn something about individuals behind. It's not easy and very interesting to learn.
Of course the applications are limited because very often data mining has for purpose to score a particular individual.
To read and to think about...
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