IP Tutorial: Basic
Addressing
First Paragraph:
The Internet Protocol (IP) had its origins in
UNIX® networking as it developed in the 1970s. Today, IP has become a standard
mechanism for network operating systems (NOS) to communicate with each other.
Well-known protocols such as HTTP and TCP have been built on top of the IP
foundation.
Comments: An overview of IP Addressing
Author: Bradley Mitchell
Publisher:
www.about.com
Issue/Date:4/24/00
Introduction to
Sockets
First Paragraph:
A socket is one of the most fundamental
technologies of computer networking. Sockets allow applications to communicate
using standard mechanisms built into network hardware and operating systems.
Although network software may seem to be a relatively new "Web" phenomenon,
socket technology actually has been employed for roughly two
decades.
Comments: An overview of Socket technology
Author: Bradley Mitchell
Publisher:
about.com
Issue/Date:8/31/00
