The TCP/IP Guide is the culmination of over 4,000 hours of
organization, writing, illustration and editing effort. All this
work has been dedicated to one purpose: providing you with a
Guide that is clear, understandable and easy to read, so you can
learn about TCP/IP effectively and enjoyably. The TCP/IP Guide
includes numerous features that help it to achieve this goal. I
have divided these features into two groups: those associated
with the Guide's material and structure, and those related to
its presentation and use. The following are the most important
content-related features of The TCP/IP Guide (some apply only to
the electronic edition, not the print book): - Extensive
Coverage: The TCP/IP Guide is over 1,600 pages in length, and
covers dozens of different TCP/IP protocols and technologies. It
includes far more details on key TCP/IP protocols than most
comparable general resources. - User-Selectable Detail: Most of
the sections of The TCP/IP Guide include both an overview topic
that provides a high-le