Krol, Ed 1951- creator text utu 1992 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Internet" by Ed Krol is a practical guidebook aimed at those familiar with local area networks, written during the late 1980s. This comprehensive manual provides insight into the structure, protocols, and operations of the emerging Internet, serving as an essential resource for networking professionals and enthusiasts looking to connect their systems to the wider Internet. The book's content is reflective of an era when the Internet was transitioning from experimental networks to a more interconnected global framework. The book covers a vast range of topics essential for understanding the Internet's functionality, starting from its historical context with the ARPAnet and leading to the complexities of network protocols, addressing, and domain name services. Krol explains critical concepts such as RFCs (Request for Comments), addressing allocation, and the role of various entities like the Network Information Center (NIC). The guide is both informative and technical, providing detailed procedures for network operation, troubleshooting, and effective use of Internet resources, making it a valuable resource for those entering the field of computer networking amidst the rapid evolution of digital communications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hitchhikers_Guide_to_the_Internet Release date is 1992-09-01 Original publication data not identified Internet Computer networks TK Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133026.0 39