Ziff-Davis Press, 1996. An excellent introduction for beginners to gain a conceptual understanding of the Internet and Intranets and their various protocols, this book is written to help you understand how things work, not just how to use the tools. Its good illustrations make it very easy to read and follow. Internet Glossary . Walt's definitions are thorough and well hyperlinked.
Every term is individually addressable.
It is always a good spot to look when encountering new terminology or new uses for words you already know. Telecommunications for Information Specialists . OCLC Library, Information, and Computer Science Series. While some of the content is only of historical value, the definitions on pages 105-36 and within the chapters are still useful. Whitehead, Paul and Ruth Maran.