Computer Applications and Networks

This publication provides readers with an introductory overview of computer application software, user-written software and educational software. An introduction to computer network and operating system is provided. An overview of computer network typology, personal area network and internet technology is given. Area-wise computer network types have been described, so are the active networking, routing, Ethernet, wireless LAN and homepna. This publication also talks in detail about power line communication, hubs, routers, network switches, bridges, and wireless technologies with focus on communications satellites, cellular and PCS systems, wireless LANS and Bluetooth. CONTENTS: Introduction to Computer Application Software; Introduction to Computer Network and Operating System; Computer Network Typology and Internet: An Overview; Areawise Computer Network Types: An Overview; Active Networking, Routing, Ethernet, Wireless LAN and Homepna; Power Line Communication, Hubs, Routers, Network Switches and Bridges; Wireless Technologies: Focus on Communications Satellites, Cellular and PCS Systems, Wireless LANS and Bluetooth.