April 2003
Intermediate to advanced
768 pages
20h
English
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Chapter 2. Introduction to OSPF
It seems appropriate in this chapter to share with you a caption from a small picture that my wife gave me when we celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary. I keep it on my desk to remind myself of the “bigger picture.” My daughter also likes it because it has a picture of a family of dolphins swimming, and it struck a chord that I felt was essential to have in my life:
The Essence of Family—from the Successories Collection
The family is a harbor of safety in an ocean of change. It is an association established in nature and guided by enduring principles of fellowship. It is where we first learn our potential, and face our responsibilities. In this kinship we find the strength to swim together and, eventually, ...