The practical handbook of Internet computing / edited by Munindar P. Singh.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Singh, Munindar P. (Munindar Paul), 1964-

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Series:

Chapman & Hall/CRC computer and information science series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet programming--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Internet programming.

Electronic data processing--Distributed processing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Electronic data processing.

Electronic data processing--Distributed processing.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton [Fla.] : Chapman & Hall/CRC, [2005]

Summary:

The Practical Handbook of Internet Computing analyzes an array of technologies and concerns related to the Internet. Insightful articles by recognized experts address the challenges facing Internet users, designers, integrators, and policymakers. In addition to discussing major applications, it also covers the architectures, enabling technologies, software utilities, and engineering techniques that are necessary to conduct distributed computing and take advantage of Web-based services. The volume also discusses the multidimensional aspects of Internet applications, including mobility, collaboration, and pervasive computing. It concludes with an examination of the Internet as a holistic entity, with considerations of privacy and law combined with technical content.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

1584883812

OCLC:

54931705