After providing an introduction to the Perl programming language, this helpful guide teaches computer networking using Perl. Topics discussed include ethernet network analysis, programming standard Internet protocols, and exploring mobile agent programming.
* Each chapter provides a general discussion of the technologies under consideration, the support for programming the technologies as provided by Perl, and implementations of working examples
* Covers Mobile Agent Technology, which is set to become one of the "next big things" on the Internet
* Further information is supplied, including a listing of Web and print resources, programming exercises, and tips to expand the reader's understanding of the material

About the Author

Paul Barry is a lecturer in computing networking at the Institute of Technology in Carlow, Ireland where he regularly teaches undergraduate students and professionals how to program networks using Perl.

Reviews
"Clear writing and useful examples characterise this book". (www.linuxjournal.com, 21 May 2002)



Book Information
ISBN 9780471486701
Author Paul Barry
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 709g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 192mm * 23mm