Chapter 0x400. NETWORKING
Communication and language have greatly enhanced the abilities of the human race. By using a common language, humans are able to transfer knowledge, coordinate actions, and share experiences. Similarly, programs can become much more powerful when they have the ability to communicate with other programs via a network. The real utility of a web browser isn't in the program itself, but in its ability to communicate with webservers.
Networking is so prevalent that it is sometimes taken for granted. Many applications such as email, the Web, and instant messaging rely on networking. Each of these applications relies on a particular network protocol, but each protocol uses the same general network transport methods.
Many people ...
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