mkay3131

Re:Ask HN: Where can one learn about the history of the internet and t... on Friday July 27, 2018 @01:50AM (#17623756)

Try Kurose's "Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach". The points you mention are not the focus of the book but get touched on the way, plus it's extremely accessible. I vividly remember reading it as a CS student and being happy that I finally reached a satisfactory level of understanding on the topic.

Re:Sherlock Holmes May Not Have Been a Real Crime-Fighter, but His Cre... on Tuesday July 17, 2018 @12:49PM (#17551071)

As well as in the book "Arthur and George" by Julian Barnes. Highly recommended.