Homework 2

Questions in parathesis are optional, but they might be on exams.

Due 10/6

1. Page 178, questions: 3, 4, 5, 11, (19), (22)
2. Page 180, questions: (2), 3, 4,7, (15 a, b, c, f), 21, 23
3. (What is the shortest time that a file can be distributed from a single host, with upload speed u, to N peers each with upload speed u and download speed d. Give the schedule for this transfer, that is, describe a scheme where the transfer time is the minimum possible transfer time.)
4. Use telnet to send the bohacek@eecis.udel.edu a mail with your name in the body and from your favorite president.
5. Use telnet to download the eecis home page. Use HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/1.0. What is the difference when the pages are downloaded?