in reply to Network Programming with Perl Book Recommendation
I don't know :)
A quick check of the following makes me think you can't go wrong with either selection
Book Reviews: Network Programming With Perl
Network Programming with Perl (1st edition)
Programming the Network With Perl (1st edition)
Welcome to the "Programming the Network with Perl" website
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/6078# Programming the Network with Perl: A Book Review
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