Operating Systems (Grassroots)

By John O'Gorman
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 2000-03
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0333802888
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780333802885
Binding: Paperback

Running Linux Fourth Edition

Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.;
4 edition (December 15, 2002)
| Language: English |
| ISBN: 0596002726 |
| 692 pages |
| PDF | 3.37 MB |

The Linux operating system has made a lot of progress in the past few years, and Running Linux has progressed right along with it to remain the single best general-purpose book for curious computer users who want to install, use, and enjoy Linux. The team of authors present a text that's simultaneously detailed and readable. Coupled with an inquisitive and capable reader, that's a recipe for success with the world's most popular open-source operating system. This new edition adds coverage of the GNOME desktop environment, the Apache/MySQL/PHP server suite, and the Postfix mail transfer daemon. It also covers core capabilities and behaviors of Linux through kernel version 2.4. There's better coverage of network security (including firewalling and ADSL link configuration), and coverage of how to set up audio-related hardware and software.

[Computer Science] Mac OS X Hints, Leopard Edition - Macworld Superguide

By Rob Griffiths, Editors of Macworld
Publisher: Macworld

Number Of Pages: 68

Publication Date: 2008-04-02

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0978981367

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780978981365

Binding: Perfect Paperback

Unleash Leopard with 200 tips and tricks
When it comes to uncovering your Mac's hidden powers, there's no better resource than MacOSXHints.com, a collaborative Web site that lets Mac users share their favorite tips and tricks.
In fact, over the past eight years, the site has collected more than 10,000 hints covering every version of Mac OS X. For this book, the site's creator, Rob Griffiths - in collaboration with the editors of Macworld, has pulled together the most useful hints for OS X 10.5. Whether you're a power user looking to take control of your system or a relative newcomer searching for ways to be more productive, this handpicked collection will help you get the most from Leopard.
Inside these pages you'll find more than 200 tips covering nearly every aspect of Leopard, including customizing the look of Finder windows, searching hidden system files with Spotlight, and making the most of OS X newcomers like Quick Look and Spaces. You'll also dig deep into Leopard's system settings to fine-tune your preferences, save time with undocumented shortcuts, and unlock powerful file-sharing and printing features. Once you've mastered your system, use our step-by-step advice for squeezing more power from OS X's built-in programs, including Mail, Safari, iCal, iChat, iTunes, Preview, and more. And of course, no guide for power users would be complete without a trip to Terminal. If you're new to OS X's command-line interface, we'll show you how to get started and how to protect yourself from dangerous actions. If you're a command-line veteran, you'll find tips for taking advantage of new Leopard commands and strategies for working in Terminal more efficiently.

[Computer Science] Accelerated SQL Server 2008 (Accelerated)

By Rob Walters, Michael Coles, Robin Dewson, Donald Farmer, Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati, Robert Rae
Publisher: Apress

Number Of Pages: 816

Publication Date: 2008-05-23

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1590599691

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781590599693

Binding: Paperback

The expert tuition and approach to rapid learning in Accelerated SQL Server 2008, one of the first SQL Server 2008 books available, will enable SQL Server and other database professionals to make the leap to the latest release of Microsoft’s flagship database management system quickly. Take full advantage of the new features of SQL Server 2008, know what tools are available, and quickly realize the power and ease of use that SQL Server 2008 has to offer.
Lightning–quick introduction to SQL Server 2008 Written by top experts in the field Provides a solid grounding in key features and technologies What you’ll learn Manage SQL Server installations through the brand–new Declarative Management Framework. Protect yourself from downtime with high–availability features such as failover clustering. Speed your applications by taking advantage of new performance–enhancement features in SQL Server 2008. Find what you need using full–text search. Store, retrieve, and manage XML in the database. Derive competitive advantage from business intelligence tools such as Analysis Services and Reporting Services. Who is this book for? Database professionals who need to make the leap to SQL Server 2008, and who need to make that leap quickly. This audience primarily includes users of previous releases of SQL Server such as SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005. The audience also includes database professionals with experience on competing platforms who are moving laterally to SQL Server.

[Computer Science] LINQ for Visual C# 2008

By Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati
Publisher: Apress
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2008-06-03
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1430215801
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781430215806
Binding: Paperback

Every C# programmer needs to learn about LINQ (Language–lIntegrated Query), Microsoft’s breakthrough technology for simplifying and unifying data access from any data source. With LINQ you can write more elegant and flexible code not just to access databases and files but to manipulate data structures and XML.
This book is a short yet comprehensive guide to the major features of LINQ and the significant enhancements introduced with .NET 3.5. There is no better source for getting a head–start on the future of these technologies than this book.
A clear and comprehensive yet concise introduction to using LINQ in C# Covers LINQ to Objects, LINQ to SQL, LINQ to DataSet, and LINQ to XML Rich in working examples of LINQ in action Ideal for C# programmers at any level

[Computer Science] Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed

By Lars Powers, Mike Snell
Publisher: Sams
Number Of Pages: 1248
Publication Date: 2008-06-09
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0672329727
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780672329722
Binding: Paperback

Microsoft® Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed is an end-to-end, deep dive into the Visual Studio development environment. It’s meant to provide you guidance on how you can squeeze the ultimate productivity out of the many features built into the .NET development tools. Understanding how to use your tools will make you a better developer. This book was written with that premise as its focus.
The authors have folded in real-world development experience alongside detailed information about the IDE. The result is practical, easy-to-employ information that will make you a more productive and complete developer. This book also helps to ease your transition from other development environments and former versions of Visual Studio.
Finally, this book provides an entire section dedicated to Visual Studio Team System. It will help you understand how the Team Architect, Team Developer, Team Database Developer, and Team Tester work with the Team Foundation Server to increase team collaboration, visibility, and productivity.
Microsoft® Visual Studio 2008 Unleashed provides straight, to-the-point answers to common developer questions about the IDE.
Detailed Information on…
What’s new in Visual Studio 2008 Working with solutions, projects, editors, and designers Writing ASP.NET applications Writing and consuming Web Services using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Writing Windows Forms and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications Creating and hosting workflow-based applications using Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) Working with data and databases Refactoring code Debugging code Automating the IDE Writing macros, add-ins, and wizards Using team collaboration and the Visual Studio Team System products Managing source code changes Tracking projects with Team Foundation Server and work items Modeling applications Performing unit, web, and load testing Working with Team Foundation Build

[Computer Science] Beginning Microsoft Visual C# 2008 (Wrox Beginning Guides)

By Karli Watson, Christian Nagel, Jacob Hammer Pedersen, Jon D. Reid, Morgan Skinner, Eric White
Publisher: Wrox
Number Of Pages: 1344
Publication Date: 2008-05-05
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 047019135X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470191354
Binding: Paperback

The book is aimed at novice programmers who wish to learn programming with C# and the .NET framework. The book starts with absolute programming basics. It then moves into Web and Windows programming, data access (databases and XML), and more advanced technologies such as graphics programming with GDI and basic networking. The book is divided into sections including:
The C# Language: Basic language skills using console application. Content moves from the absolute basics to fairly involved OOP skills. Windows Vista Programming: Using basic Windows applications, reinforcing earlier OOP and debugging skills. Web Programming: Putting together basic Web applications, highlighting differences between Web and Windows programming. Data Access: Accessing all kinds of data sources from Web and Windows applications, including SQL usage, XML, file system data, and Web Services. Additional Techniques: "The fun stuff", including Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Workflow, Windows Communication Foundation, GDI , networking, Windows Services, and so on. The book makes complicated subjects seem easy to learn, and it inspires readers to investigate areas further on their own by providing references to additional material, and exercise questions that require significant effort and personal research to complete.
Summary: wrox Beginning C#Rating: 4
This is a super book for those of us who have never programmed, or who started programming using another language like Visual Basic. It has helpful articles, and lots of hints if one gets stuck. It's easy to read, and lacks the boreing quality of many text books.
Summary: Visual C# 2008 ReviewRating: 3
It is a good book for beginner. But Don't expect much from it, It may not go into greater details and will leave you at mercy of MSDN.