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This short chapter starts by considering how we can define what a network is. Next, there is a short discussion of different types of networks. This is followed by an account of the reasons why networks are used. Then, there is a discussion of communication between computers. Several basic terms used when discussing computer communication are introduced.
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Cowley, J. (2013). Introduction. In: Communications and Networking. Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4357-4_1
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