Part VI
The Part of Tens
In this part . . .
The chapters in this part of the book are TCP/IP nuggets. We even give you lots of ice to keep them fresh. If you’re ready for some fun and new things to do, look at Chapter 23. If you need some recreation, have a snack of cola and candy and then try blowing something up! If you’re the artistic type, we show you a site where you can create animated films in only four steps. When you’re interested in making more serious movies, Chapter 24 directs you to some absorbing security videos.
If you’re an armchair traveler, you can travel from one pole to the other by driving down a road made of ice and watching penguins and scientists. Chapter 23 helps you take language lessons before you go. Speaking of traveling, check out the Internet traffic report to see whether your packets will get jammed up on the Internet superhighway. If you want a trip that’s not so wild, walk around (virtually) the U.S. government cryptologic museum to see the how and why of encryption and other computer artifacts.
When you’re in a more serious mood, Chapter 24 points you to a useful Internet glossary to remind you what all the lingo and buzzwords mean and to keep you up to date on new jargon that appears in the TCP/IP-and-Internet world. You can also find quick security tips in this chapter and pointers that advise you where to go to keep up on the latest viruses, ...
