The Linux Networking Stack Exposed 69
An anonymous reader writes "The Linux source code is a great way to learn about the design of device drivers for a multitude of device types, including network device drivers. This article will show you the basic architecture of the Linux networking stack and dig into its interfaces for system calls, protocols, and device drivers."
Re:Where's the NetBIOS? (Score:2, Informative)
Re:well (Score:4, Informative)
TCP : Can i get a beer ?
Bartender : You asked for a beer ?
TCP : Yes i did .
Bartender : Ok , here's the beer , that will be
TCP : did you just tell me how much to pay you ?
Bartender : yes i did .
TCP : ok , here's
and say the bartender has bad hearing ;
TCP : Can i get a beer ?
Bartender : You asked for a lemonade ?
TCP : no i didn't .
TCP : Can i get a beer ?
Bartender : Ok , here's the beer , that will be
TCP : did you just tell me how much to pay you ?
Bartender : yes i did .
TCP : ok , here's
TCP constantly verifies that the data was received , while udp only verifies that the data was correct . udp would end up with a lemonade , drink it , and just order a beer again .