[comp.protocols.iso] Need explanation of ISO that I can

josef@ugun21.UUCP (05/30/89)

jep@oink.UUCP(Jim Prior) writes:

 > Please let me know what, if anything, there is that can explain the
 > ISO stuff to mere mortals like myself.  I'd appreciate opinions,
 > both favorable and unfavorable, of books, articles, seminars, etc.

Depending on Your experience: A good starter is Andrew Tanenbaum's
"Computer Networks"

		Josef Moellers

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chris@yarra.oz.au (Chris Jankowski) (06/02/89)

I may recommend the following textbook:
	Fred Halsall
	Data Communications, Computer Networks and OSI
	Addison-Wesley 1988

	Make sure you get 1988 edition -black&blue hardcover.
	It is >500 pages of which more than half is about OSI.
	Has very good diagrams.
	IMHO it is now the best textbbook in data comms.
	It is by a British author so may not be so popular in the USA.
Chris Jankowski		chris@yarra.oz.au       chris@yarra.oz
Pyramid Technology Australia - Melbourne