We are using two electronic textbooks. You must purchase both.

(1) Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet, James Kurose & Keith Ross, Addison-Wesley.

1. Go to the CourseSmart webpage for the book.
2. Decide whether you would like to purchase the Online Format or the Downloadable Format. Both are the same price. The Online Format will allow you to view the book from any computer that has a live Internet connection. The Downloadable Format will allow you to download the book to a single computer but not to make copies of the file; it will require you to install CourseSmart Bookshelf software. Some students prefer the online format because it does not require installation of any software; other students prefer the downloadable format because it may be faster to flip pages.
3. Select your desired format and purchase the textbook using a credit card.

(2) The Economy Today, Bradley Schiller, McGraw-Hill and Communication Networks, Alberto Leon-Garcia, McGraw-Hill.

1. Go to the McGraw-Hill website for the book.
2. Decide whether you would like to purchase Online or Download. Both are the same price. Online will allow you to view the book from any computer that has a live Internet connection; it might require you to use a compatible browser. The Download will allow you to download the book to a single computer but not to make copies of the file; it might require you to install VitalSource Bookshelf software. Some students prefer the online format; other students prefer the downloadable format because it may be faster to flip pages.
3. Select your desired format and purchase the textbook using a credit card. (More instructions from McGraw-Hill, including a phone number for support)

You should also budget for printing portions of these electronic textbooks. You might find online access too slow or cumbersome, especially when flipping through a large number of pages. If so, please print the relevant portions of the material. You may also find it convenient to print the pages with assigned problems.