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Summary: A nostalgic look at life before intranets
Review: I recently picked this book up second-hand and found it to be a quite enjoyable read. I only wish it was current, for the modern marketplace needs more books like it.Rather than focus on a particular vendor's products or certification exam, the authors explain the big picture of client/server networking in an acronym-rich format that only a "big iron" programmer could love. Exhaustive coverage of database systems, groupware, and transaction processing are also presented, elaborated on by silly cartoons reminiscent of Greg Perry's early work. Alas, times have changed. "Cairo" is obsolete now, and OS/2 did not provide the panacea to every client/server ill. I would strongly suggest that any reader of this review obtain a copy of the much newer third edition (ISBN: 0471316156). I certainly will.
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Summary: Good book for introduction to Client/Server
Review: The book is a good source of information for people who have been hearing all the buzz words of Client/Server technology but didn't really know what these words meant. The reader will get enough knowledge of these technologies to at least do BS when talking about Client/Server with his boss. Client/Server technology covers a lot of aspects, but the authors have very methodically covered almost all these aspects. I would recommend this book to people making an entrance to the world of Client/Server. One thing a didn't like: the book is full of cartoon characters who aren't really helping you get any concepts. Also these cartoons have been given too much space in terms of space/page.
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Summary: The encyclopedia of client server technology
Review: The definitive encyclopedia of the morass of technology called client server. This book is not very detailed but is methodical in its approach to explaining this vast technology in laymen's terms. Crammed with acronyms and specific product details, this book serves as an indispensable resource for technology managers of medium to large corporations who undoubtedly are confronted with making decisions about client/server, LAN's and WAN's. This is an excellent reference for individuals chartered with constructing an Intranet or Extranet with connections to legacy systems and databases. This is also a great starting point for students interested in computer science or programming and system maintenance persons working with LAN's and WAN's. Keep watching for new editions of this book because the technology changes rapidly and books of this nature have a relatively short shelf life.
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Summary: Best written & organized computer I've read yet!
Review: The is the first time I've taken the time to write a review - and for a technology book 2 years out of date! I love the style and organization. This is a lot of very relevent information packed into 600 pages that will give anyone new to client/server architectures a great understanding of the market(s). Take a look at the table of Contents to see what I mean. And trust me, it's not ..For Dummies drivel. The author's "soapboxes" (mostly predictions) are great reading for where they were right on (most of the time) and just close (e.g. CORBA). I can't wait for a new edition to address XML in all of it's flavors.
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Summary: Good book for introduction to Client/Server
Review: This book is a complete guide to client/server computing. It introduces you to industry standards, vendors, their products, and architectures. The authors have an excellent understanding of the issues in the IT industry today.
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Summary: Incredible, Unbeatable, Fantastic
Review: You cannot imagine the things this book provide. I was invited to prepare a lecture to introduce some Cobol developers to the C/S world. I took 10 days to read the book and 2 weeks after the lecture, we observe that all that guys aren't just talking different. Most important; they are THINKING different. This is the real benefit. Congratulations to the authors. Their approach, their style and their humor are great.
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