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The authors succeed brilliantly in mapping the elephant.\"-John Udell, Byte, \"Winner, JOLT Product Excellence Award.\"-Software Development    \"The scope and depth of topics covered in the Guide, with its straightforward and often humorous delivery, make this book required reading for anyone who deals with computers in today's corporate environment.\"-Bob Gallagher, PC Week    \"Absolutely the finest book on client\/server on the market today. It's got great advice, and is well written and fun to read.\"-Richard Finkelstein    The critics agree-this is the best source for anyone looking to understand and make informed decisions about client\/server technology. In this Third Edition of their award-winning book, authors Orfali, Harkey, and Edwards combine detailed technical explanations with their unique brand of offbeat humor, clever cartoons, controversial soapboxes, and witty quotes to inform, educate, and entertain.    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