Need a good TCP/IP book

[Dynatoz]

I've been to several bookstore (Borders, Barnes & Nobles) looking for a good TCP/IP book, and so far none of them seem like they're any good. Are there any good ones I can order online? I think learning all there is about tcp/ip will be a good transition from what i already know.

[lupin]

TCP/IP Illustrated, Volume 1 by Richard W Stevens or the Cisco Official CCNA Study Guide are both excellent references on TCP/IP networking. The Cisco book also has some Cisco specific stuff in it, but the general stuff in the book is worthwhile even if the Cisco stuff doesnt interest you.

[nexus]

As a TCP/IP junkie, I can definitely recommend the Stevens book and the Official CCNA book. As well, I would recommend Douglas Comer's book Internetworking with TCP/IP vol. 1 There is a copy of the 2000 ed. on Amazon for $1.37 right now. An excellent deal.
Also, IBM's TCP/IP Red Book is available in PDF online at no charge here. IBM Redbooks | TCP/IP Tutorial and Technical Overview

Finally, I've found Eric Hall's Internet Core Protocols book to be extremely informative as a cursory introduction to the important protocols.

Have fun and don't forget to also read the RFC's, esp. 791.

[Dynatoz]

Many many thanks to the both of you.