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Title: Pocket Guide to TCP/IP Sockets (C Version) by Michael J. Donahoo, Kenneth L. Calvert ISBN: 1-55860-686-6 Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers Pub. Date: 01 June, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (11 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Superb book
Comment: I can say without exaggerating that this is one of the best (if not the best) programming books I have ever read for four reasons: 1) Explanations are clear and very easy to understand 2) There is plenty of code and at the same time there isn't too much code. Some programming books have unnecessarily long code examples that only slow down the reader. 3) All code examples are explained line by line. 4) There is a handy reference section at the end of the book for all the functions that were discussed.

My only complaint is that it is a bit short - 108 pages if you don't count the api reference section and index. However, it is also very cheap. Don't be fooled by the small size though, you will learn a lot about sockets and even a little about signals, processes and pthreads. I think it is safe to say (or write) that this book is written primarily for Unix/Linux users.

Rating: 3
Summary: An ok book, basic coverage on the subject
Comment: This book is a good introduction to programming sockets in C. The presentation is UNIX/POSIX based but is fine for Windows programmers who wanting to get an introduction to TCP/IP programming. This is a practical guide that gets to the point, theory and TCP/IP design underpinnings are left to other books. Don't expect to much from this book it is short, 130 pages, and 20 of that is an API reference. It's ok for those simply interested in the subject or if used as a primer before reading something more substantive on the subject. A more complete book on the subject is "Network Programming for Windows" by Jones and Ohlund.

Rating: 5
Summary: Every computer science book should be so clear
Comment: The Pocket Guide to TCP/IP Sockets is a wonderful, hands-on introduction to socket programming. It's small, light, and inexpensive. Perfect!!! I wish that all computer science books were as well-presented and affordable as this one. Definitely a keeper. I know people who refuse even to loan their copy to friends :)

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