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Any good books that can introduce network programming? Prefably something good for a newbie like me. :-) Thanks for any help!
 
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I don't know of a good java-centric book that is a well rounded networking book.

TCP/IP Sockets in Java by Calvert/Donahoo is a decent starter book. It covers basic java networking libraries, along with IO, threads and parsing and framing. But it lacks a serious discussion on the topic and has a little info on the underlying protocols. It is small, easy to read and cheap(<$20 US). A book like this might be a good starting point.

Probably the best introductory book is Unix Network Programming. It is a very solid computer science book, but is not overly difficult to read. It does require a working knowledge of C. The book covers the Berkley Sockets API which is used on most non-MS operating systems, and Windows API's are based on it. The book covers a good deal but doesn't get into more advanced topics.
 
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UNIX-Network-Programming by Richard-Steven is best for new bies
 
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Anyone know a good java specific book on network programming that is good? Thanks.
 
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http://www.davidreilly.com/java/java_network_programming/

Read this, and some books are recommended at the bottom.
 
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