Covers all networking, multimedia applications and technology in one volume. Has a tutorial approach to the subject, complete with formal definitions, glossary

In recent years rapid Internet growth has pushed the development of new multimedia applications in all aspects of life such as entertainment, communication, col

This practical resource provides a survey on the technologies, protocols, and architectures that are widely used in practice to implement networked multimedia s

Compiled for professionals working in designing, building and implementing multimedia-related hardware and applications, this volume examines media and content

Written in an easy, conversational style, this is one of the first references to address concepts, architecture, and design of networked multimedia systems--giv