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\chapter{Preface}
	This document attempts to describe how the networking subsystem is implemented in the Linux kernel. It is based on the Linux-2.4.18 kernel. The reader is assumed to have some knowledge of networking concepts. This document is best read with the kernel source by your side.
		
\section*{Acknowledgements}
\noindent While preparing this document, I asked
for reviewers on \texttt{\#kernelnewbies} on irc.openprojects.net. I got a lot of 
response. The following individuals helped me with corrections, suggestions and
material to improve this paper. They put in a big effort to help me
get this document into its present shape. I would like to
sincerely thank all of them. Naturally, all the mistakes you'll find
in this book are mine.


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