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Planet Broadband (Network Business)
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by Rouzbeh Yassini, Stewart Schley, Leslie Ellis, and Roger Brown
Sales Rank: 1213298
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Hardcover: 168 pages
Publisher: Cisco Press September 28, 2003
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587200902
ISBN-13: 978-1587200908
Product Dimensions:
9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
Book Description
The father of the cable modem tells you what broadband is, why it matters, and how it will change your life- Receive a guided tour of the emerging broadband era brought to you by a powerful new communications technology that is already touching the lives of millions.
- Understand the revolution that is broadband, participate in its history and development, and learn how it will affect nearly every facet of your life.
- Embark upon a provocative, well-researched exploration of the next great technological advance-an instrument as profound and influential to our lives as the automobile and the telephone.
- Read thought-provoking reporting and commentary from recognized leaders in business, academia, and government who are literally reshaping their institutions thanks to the power of broadband connectivity.
Broadband. It is the fastest-growing consumer media product since the VCR. Broadband is a lightning-fast, always-on connection to a world of digitized media content. It is a technology that transforms the Internet from a dry medium of words and pictures to a multimedia pipeline that delivers television shows on-demand, transports you to a school halfway across the globe, and saves your business millions while improving productivity. As people around the world become wired for broadband, we're beginning to see the dramatic impact broadband has on how we live, learn, work, and play in the post-industrial era.
Planet Broadband is a breakthrough book that goes beyond jargon-laden technical manuals to describe not just what broadband is but why broadband matters to everyday people. Learn how broadband connectivity can help solve some of the vexing environmental and social problems confronting us today, while improving our lives.
This book is from Cisco Press, the authorized publisher for Cisco Systems.
Back Cover Copy
Understand what broadband is, why it is the fastest growing consumer media product since the VCR and what it means to you
* Learn about the historical development of broadband and understand its future course
* See how this technology will alter how we live, think, and do business
* Hear how recognized leaders in business, academia, and government see broadband literally reshaping their institutions, through thought-provoking interviews and commentary
The fastest-growing consumer media product since the VCR, broadband is a lightning-fast, always-on connection to a world of digitized media content. A technology that transforms the Internet from a dry medium of words and pictures to a multimedia extravaganza. Until recently, high-speed broadband data connectivity was purely the province of corporate America. But now, thanks to an ambitious multi-billion dollar investment by the telecommunications industry, broadband is fast becoming the most influential medium of communications since the telephone.
Planet Broadband helps readers understand the looming era of broadband communications and how they can profit and prosper from its onset. Written in an informal-but-informed voice, it begins with an observation about the broadband age. Each chapter discusses a key element or implication of the broadband era, including references to its historical development, explanations of how it works, and discussions of its influence on various elements of society. The book includes anecdotes, quotations, and interview excerpts from recognizable leaders in business and government that reinforce the subject's importance.
Customer Reviews & Comments
Although the books compact look and feel should have indicated otherwise, I expected yet another technical book that would require a fair amount of commitment and concentration on my part. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this was not the case. Unlike most books I read, I found this book read more like a story than a technical book. Although technical content is kept to a minimum, the different technologies are well explained and the concepts are easy to understand. I didn't see any direct coloration between this book and any specific certification track. However, this book would serve well as a preparatory book for anybody coming into the broadband spectrum or even for those pursuing Cisco's Cable specialization or CCIP certifications. I found the historical references and usage statistics both interesting and surprising. Like most, I am aware of broadband and use it on a daily basis. However, until reading this book I was oblivious to its usage and far reaching possibilities. The author's knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject is apparent, sometimes so much so the book does tend to become a little repetitive. Despite this, you can't help but be excited by what broadband has and will have to offer in the future. If the author's predictions are correct and I believe they are, broadband will become as prominent as the television or telephone. In fact if broadband has its way, both will become applications on a broadband network. If you're looking for detailed technical information or configuration help, this book is not for you. If you desire an overview of broadband and a glimpse into its history and future possibilities, start reading
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