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VMware Cookbook VMware Cookbook
By Ryan Troy, Matthew Helmke
October 2009 
$39.99 USD

This book provides a look into real-world use of VMware ESX and ESXi, with step-by-step solutions for problems that occur in a wide range of environments. Written by experts with… Read more.




Linux in a Nutshell Linux in a Nutshell , Sixth Edition
By Ellen Siever, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold Robbins
September 2009 
$49.99 USD

Everything you need to know about Linux is right in this book. The latest edition of this popular reference offers a tighter focus on Linux system essentials, as well as… Read more.




flex & bison flex & bison
By John Levine
August 2009 
$29.99 USD

Learn how to use flex and bison to process text data in Linux or Unix with the updated edition of this classic book. Whether you're interpreting code, configuration files, or… Read more.




Version Control with Git Version Control with Git
By Jon Loeliger
May 2009 
$34.99 USD

Version Control with Git takes you step-by-step through ways to track, merge, and manage software projects, using this highly flexible open-source version control system. Git permits practically an infinite variety… Read more.




Android Application Development Android Application Development
By Rick Rogers, John Lombardo, Zigurd Mednieks, Blake Meike
May 2009 
$39.99 USD

This practical book provides the concepts and code you need to develop software with Android, the open-source platform for cell phones and mobile devices that's generating enthusiasm across the industry.… Read more.




grep Pocket Reference grep Pocket Reference
By John Bambenek, Agnieszka Klus
January 2009 
$12.99 USD

grep Pocket Reference is the first guide devoted to grep, the powerful Unix content-location utility. This handy book is ideal for system administrators, security professionals, developers, and others who want… Read more.




Enterprise Recipes with Ruby and Rails Enterprise Recipes with Ruby and Rails
By Maik Schmidt
November 2008 
$38.95 USD

Every web site project is really an enterprise integration project in disguise. Ruby on Rails makes it easier than ever to create complex and good-looking web sites, but there's plenty… Read more.




Version Control with Subversion Version Control with Subversion , Second Edition
By C. Michael Pilato, Ben Collins-Sussman, Brian W. Fitzpatrick
September 2008 
$39.99 USD

Written by members of the development that maintains Subversion, this is the official guide and reference manual for the popular open source revision control technology. The new edition covers Subversion… Read more.




Ubuntu Kung Fu Ubuntu Kung Fu
By Keir Thomas
September 2008 
$34.95 USD

Ubuntu's rise to power has been rapid, historic and well-deserved. It's the best Linux distribution ever, but most people only use a fraction of its power. Award-winning Linux author Keir… Read more.




Mac OS X For Unix Geeks Mac OS X For Unix Geeks , Fourth Edition
By Ernest E. Rothman, Brian Jepson, Rich Rosen
September 2008 
$34.99 USD

If you've been lured to Mac OS X because of its Unix roots, this invaluable book serves as a bridge between Apple's Darwin OS and the more traditional Unix systems.… Read more.




Python for Unix and Linux System Administration Python for Unix and Linux System Administration
By Noah Gift, Jeremy Jones
August 2008 
$49.99 USD

Python is an ideal language for solving problems, especially for Linux and Unix. With this pragmatic book, administrators can review various tasks that often occur in the management of these… Read more.




Building Embedded Linux Systems Building Embedded Linux Systems , Second Edition
By Karim Yaghmour, Jon Masters, Gilad Ben-Yossef, Philippe Gerum
August 2008 
$49.99 USD

Building Embedded Linux Systems offers an in-depth, hard-core guide to putting together embedded systems based on Linux. Updated for the latest version of the Linux kernel, this new edition gives… Read more.




Learning the vi and Vim Editors Learning the vi and Vim Editors , Seventh Edition
By Arnold Robbins, Linda Lamb, Elbert Hannah
July 2008 
$34.99 USD

The standard guide for vi since 1986, this book has been expanded to include detailed information on vim, the leading vi clone that includes extra features for both beginners and… Read more.




X Power Tools X Power Tools
By Chris Tyler
December 2007 
$39.99 USD

This book puts you in charge of the most flexible and adaptable graphical interface in the computer industry. The X Window System underlies graphical desktops on Linux and Unix systems,… Read more.




Linux Networking Cookbook Linux Networking Cookbook
By Carla Schroder
November 2007 
$44.99 USD

If you want a book that lays out the steps for specific Linux networking tasks, one that clearly explains the commands and configurations, this is the book for you. Linux… Read more.




Knoppix Hacks Knoppix Hacks , Second Edition
By Kyle Rankin
November 2007 
$34.99 USD

If you think Knoppix is just a Linux demo disk, think again. This book includes a collection of tips and techniques for using the enormous amount of software Knoppix offers-not… Read more.




Linux System Programming Linux System Programming
By Robert Love
September 2007 
$49.99 USD

This book is about writing software that makes the most effective use of the system you're running on -- code that interfaces directly with the kernel and core system libraries,… Read more.




Security Power Tools Security Power Tools
By Bryan Burns, Jennifer Stisa Granick, Steve Manzuik, Paul Guersch, Dave Killion, Nicolas Beauchesne, Eric Moret, Julien Sobrier, Michael Lynn, Eric Markham, Chris Iezzoni, Philippe Biondi
August 2007 
$59.99 USD

What if you could sit down with some of the most talented security engineers in the world and ask any network security question you wanted? Security Power Tools lets you… Read more.




bash Cookbook bash Cookbook
By Carl Albing, JP Vossen, Cameron Newham
May 2007 
$49.99 USD

bash Cookbook teaches shell scripting the way Unix masters practice the craft. It presents a variety of recipes and tricks for all levels of shell programmers so that anyone can… Read more.




The FreeBSD 6.2 Crash Course The FreeBSD 6.2 Crash Course
By Jem Matzan
May 2007 
$9.99 USD

This guide is designed to help you get an x86 or AMD64/EM64T server, desktop, or network appliance up and running quickly with the FreeBSD operating system. Read more.




Designing BSD Rootkits Designing BSD Rootkits
By Joseph Kong
April 2007 
$29.95 USD

Designing BSD Rootkits introduces the fundamentals of programming and developing rootkits under the FreeBSD operating system. In addition to explaining rootkits and rootkit writing, the book aims to inspire readers… Read more.




Linux Appliance Design Linux Appliance Design
By Bob Smith, John Hardin, Graham Phillips, Bill Pierce
March 2007 
$59.95 USD

Linux Appliance Design is a complete guide to building commercially successful, Linux-based network and consumer appliances. While there are books that tell readers how to run Linux on embedded hardware… Read more.




Linux System Administration Linux System Administration
By Tom Adelstein, Bill Lubanovic
March 2007 
$44.99 USD

For experienced system administrators looking to acquire Linux skills, and seasoned Linux users facing a new challenge, this book offers practical knowledge for managing a complete range of Linux systems… Read more.




Managing RPM-Based Systems with Kickstart and Yum Managing RPM-Based Systems with Kickstart and Yum
By Ethan McCallum
March 2007 
$9.99 USD

Managing multiple Red Hat-based systems can be easy--with the right tools. The yum package manager and the Kickstart installation utility are full of power and potential for automatic installation, customization,… Read more.




Using Samba Using Samba , Third Edition
By Gerald Carter, Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein
January 2007 
$44.99 USD

This book is the comprehensive guide to Samba administration, officially adopted by the Samba Team. Wondering how to integrate Samba's authentication with that of a Windows domain? How to get… Read more.




Rails Cookbook Rails Cookbook
By Rob Orsini
January 2007 
$39.99 USD

This book is packed with the solutions you need to be a proficient developer with Rails, the leading framework for building the new generation of Web 2.0 applications. Recipes range… Read more.




The OpenBSD 4.1 Crash Course The OpenBSD 4.1 Crash Course
By Jem Matzan
January 2007 
$9.99 USD

OpenBSD is a Unix-like computer operating system that is widely regarded for its excellent documentation and its fanatical focus on security. "The OpenBSD Crash Course" Short Cut will help you… Read more.




Backup & Recovery Backup & Recovery
By W. Curtis Preston
January 2007 
$49.99 USD

Packed with practical, freely available backup and recovery solutions for Unix, Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X systems -- as well as various databases -- this new guide is a… Read more.




Linux Kernel in a Nutshell Linux Kernel in a Nutshell
By Greg Kroah-Hartman
December 2006 
$34.99 USD

Linux Kernel in a Nutshell covers the entire range of kernel tasks, starting with downloading the source and making sure that the kernel is in sync with the versions of the tools… Read more.




Essential CVS Essential CVS , Second Edition
By Jennifer Vesperman
November 2006 
$44.99 USD

This easy-to-follow reference shows a variety of professionals how to use the Concurrent Versions System (CVS), the open source tool that lets you manage versions of anything stored in files.… Read more.




Fedora Linux Fedora Linux
By Chris Tyler
October 2006 
$39.99 USD

Whether you are running the stable version of Fedora Core or bleeding-edge Rawhide releases, this book has something for every level of user. The modular, lab-based approach not only shows… Read more.




Fedora Linux Fedora Linux
October 2006 
$31.99 USD

Whether you are running the stable version of Fedora Core or bleeding-edge Rawhide releases, this book has something for every level of user. The modular, lab-based approach not only shows… Read more.




LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell , Second Edition
By Steven Pritchard, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Nicolai Langfeldt, Jeff Dean, James Stanger
July 2006 
$59.99 USD

LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Editionis a thoroughly researched reference to the Linux Professional Institute exams. The book is divided into four parts, one for each of the… Read more.




SUSE Linux SUSE Linux
By Chris Brown, PhD
July 2006 
$39.99 USD

SUSE Linux takes you into the essential operating system components by presenting them in easy-to-learn modules. From basic installation and configuration through advanced topics such as administration, security, and virtualization,… Read more.




Ubuntu Hacks Ubuntu Hacks
By Kyle Rankin, Jonathan Oxer, Bill Childers
June 2006 
$29.99 USD

Like all books in the "Hacks" series, Ubuntu Hacks includes 100 quick tips and tricks for all users of all technical levels. Beginners will appreciate the installation advice and tips… Read more.




bash Quick Reference bash Quick Reference
By Arnold Robbins
June 2006 
$9.99 USD

In this quick reference, you'll find everything you need to know about the bash shell. Whether you print it out or read it on the screen, this PDF gives you… Read more.




Linux Annoyances for Geeks Linux Annoyances for Geeks
By Michael Jang
April 2006 
$34.99 USD

GNU/Linux is an immensely popular operating system that is both extremely stable and reliable. But it can also induce minor headaches at the most inopportune times, if you're not fully… Read more.




Understanding Linux Network Internals Understanding Linux Network Internals
By Christian Benvenuti
December 2005 
$49.95 USD

A no-nonsense guide to Linux networking, Understanding Linux Network Internals offers a clear view of the underlying concepts and teaches you to follow the C code that implements it. Topics… Read more.




Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two
By William von Hagen, Brian K. Jones
December 2005 
$29.95 USD

This handy reference offers 100 completely new server management tips and techniques designed to improve your productivity and sharpen your administrative skills. Each hack represents a clever way to accomplish… Read more.




Running Linux Running Linux , Fifth Edition
By Matthias Kalle Dalheimer, Matt Welsh
December 2005 
$49.95 USD

The fifth edition of Running Linux is greatly expanded, reflecting the maturity of the operating system and the teeming wealth of software available for it. Hot consumer topics such as… Read more.




Run Your Own Web Server Using Linux & Apache Run Your Own Web Server Using Linux & Apache
By Tony Steidler-Dennison
December 2005 
$39.95 USD

Learn to install Linux and Apache 2.0 on a home or office computer for testing and development, and then learn how to perform dozens of common administration, security and optimization… Read more.




Understanding the Linux Kernel Understanding the Linux Kernel , Third Edition
By Daniel P. Bovet, Marco Cesati
November 2005 
$49.95 USD

This new edition covers Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which has seen significant changes to nearly every kernel subsystem, particularly in the areas of memory management and block devices.… Read more.




Linux Multimedia Hacks Linux Multimedia Hacks
By Kyle Rankin
November 2005 
$29.95 USD

This latest Hacks book gives you the technical chops to enjoy the considerable multimedia options available on the Linux platform. Learn step-by-step how to do cool things with images, audio,… Read more.




Just Say No To Microsoft Just Say No To Microsoft
By Tony Bove
November 2005 
$24.95 USD

Just Say No to Microsoft begins by tracing Microsoft's rise from tiny startup to monopolistic juggernaut and explains how the company's practices have discouraged innovation, stunted competition, and helped foster… Read more.




Unix in a Nutshell Unix in a Nutshell , Fourth Edition
By Arnold Robbins
October 2005 
$34.95 USD

This quick reference has been reworked to present you with the current state of Unix. Featuring chapter overviews, in-depth command coverage, and specific examples, it's the perfect supplement for Unix… Read more.




Linux Desktop Pocket Guide Linux Desktop Pocket Guide
By David Brickner
September 2005 
$9.95 USD

Using Linux doesn't have to be hard. The book introduces you to the five most popular desktop distributions and covers essential topics such as configuring video cards screen resolution, sound,… Read more.




Debian System Debian System
By Martin F. Krafft
September 2005 
$44.95 USD

The Debian System introduces the concepts and techniques of the Debian operating system, explaining their usage and pitfalls, and illustrating the thinking behind each of the approaches. The book's goal… Read more.




Linux Made Easy Linux Made Easy
By Rickford Grant
July 2005 
$34.95 USD

Based on Xandros 3, arguably one of the most user-friendly versions of Linux available today, Linux Made Easy concentrates on the subjects of most interest to the average home user… Read more.




Knoppix Pocket Reference Knoppix Pocket Reference
By Kyle Rankin
June 2005 
$9.95 USD

Knoppix is a portable Linux distribution replete with hundreds of valuable programs and utilities --a veritable Swiss Army knife in bootable CD form. It includes Linux software and desktop environments,… Read more.




Linux Enterprise Cluster Linux Enterprise Cluster
By Karl Kopper
May 2005 
$49.95 USD

The Linux Enterprise Cluster is a practical guide for building and installing an enterprise-class cluster for mission critical applications using commodity hardware and open source software. Includes information on how… Read more.




Classic Shell Scripting Classic Shell Scripting
By Arnold Robbins, Nelson H.F. Beebe
May 2005 
$34.95 USD

An essential skill for Unix users and system administrators, shell scripts let you easily crunch data and automate repetitive tasks, offering a way to quickly harness the full power of… Read more.




GDB Pocket Reference GDB Pocket Reference
By Arnold Robbins
May 2005 
$9.95 USD

The GNU debugger is valuable for testing, fixing, and retesting software because it allows you to see exactly what's going on inside of a program as it's executing. This new… Read more.




Degunking Linux Degunking Linux
By Roderick W. Smith
May 2005 
$24.99 USD

Linux has a great reputation for stability, but it does have a reputation for being difficult to set up and use to perform certain tasks. It also can collect more… Read more.




Test Driving Linux Test Driving Linux
By David Brickner
April 2005 
$24.95 USD

This detailed step-by-step guide provides both home and business users with a hassle-free way to investigate this operating system before they purchase and install a complete Linux distribution. Quickly learn… Read more.




Learning the bash Shell Learning the bash Shell , Third Edition
By Cameron Newham, Bill Rosenblatt
March 2005 
$34.95 USD

This refreshed edition serves as the most valuable guide yet to the bash shell. It's full of practical examples of shell commands and programs guaranteed to make everyday use of… Read more.




Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security
By Yanek Korff, Paco Hope, Bruce Potter
March 2005 
$49.95 USD

Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security is the only book currently on the market devoted completely to BSD security. Dozens of practical examples help administrators of all stripes select, configure, and… Read more.




Linux Desktop Hacks Linux Desktop Hacks
By Nicholas Petreley, Jono Bacon
March 2005 
$24.95 USD

With hacks that any user can follow, Linux Desktop Hacks demonstrates how easy it is to modify Linux to suit your desires. The book is packed with tips on customizing… Read more.




Book of Postfix Book of Postfix
By Ralf Hildebrandt, Patrick Koetter
March 2005 
$44.95 USD

Developed with security and speed in mind, Postfix has become a popular alternative to Sendmail and comes preinstalled in many Linux distributions as the default mailer. The Book of Postfix… Read more.




Linux in a Windows World Linux in a Windows World
By Roderick W. Smith
February 2005 
$44.95 USD

The latest in O'Reilly's line of bestselling Linux titles, Linux in a Windows World is an invaluable companion for any system administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environment.… Read more.




Linux Device Drivers Linux Device Drivers , Third Edition
By Jonathan Corbet, Alessandro Rubini, Greg Kroah-Hartman
February 2005 
$39.95 USD

Over the years, this bestselling guide has helped countless programmers learn how to support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system, and how to develop new hardware under Linux. Now,… Read more.




Linux Network Administrator's Guide Linux Network Administrator's Guide , Third Edition
By Tony Bautts, Terry Dawson, Gregor N. Purdy
February 2005 
$34.95 USD

The Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition updates a classic Linux title from O'Reilly. This refreshed resource takes an in-depth look at everything you need to know to join a… Read more.




Linux Server Security Linux Server Security , Second Edition
By Michael D. Bauer
January 2005 
$44.95 USD

Linux Server Security, 2nd Edition expertly conveys to administrators and developers the tricks of the trade that can help them avoid serious security breaches. It covers both background theory and… Read more.




Learning GNU Emacs Learning GNU Emacs , Third Edition
By Debra Cameron, James Elliott, Marc Loy, Eric S. Raymond, Bill Rosenblatt
December 2004 
$39.95 USD

The third edition of Learning GNU Emacs describes Emacs 21.3 from the ground up, including new user interface features such as an icon-based toolbar and an interactive interface to Emacs… Read more.




Linux Cookbook Linux Cookbook
By Carla Schroder
November 2004 
$44.95 USD

Linux information can be found scattered in man pages, texinfo files, and source code comments, but the best source is the experts who have built up a working knowledge of… Read more.




Managing Projects with GNU Make Managing Projects with GNU Make , Third Edition
By Robert Mecklenburg
November 2004 
$29.95 USD

Managing Projects with GNU make, 3rd Edition provides guidelines on meeting the needs of large, modern projects. This edition focuses on the GNU version of make, which has deservedly become… Read more.




High Performance Linux Clusters with OSCAR, Rocks, OpenMosix, and MPI High Performance Linux Clusters with OSCAR, Rocks, OpenMosix, and MPI
By Joseph D. Sloan
November 2004 
$39.95 USD

This new guide covers everything you need to plan, build, and deploy a high-performance Linux cluster. You'll learn about planning, hardware choices, bulk installation of Linux on multiple systems, and… Read more.




SELinux SELinux
By Bill McCarty
October 2004 
$39.95 USD

This small but information-packed book covers the wide range of knowledge needed to secure your system using this respected extension to Linux. SELinux discusses critical topics, such as SELinux concepts… Read more.




Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop
By Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser
September 2004 
$34.95 USD

The ideal guide to JDS, Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop is clear and direct, and carefully covers such housekeeping chores as setting up networking, updates, and backups. It enters into… Read more.




Linux iptables Pocket Reference Linux iptables Pocket Reference
By Gregor N. Purdy
August 2004 
$9.95 USD

Linux iptables Pocket Reference organizes the subtle netfilter syntax for quick and easy lookup, and helps administrators remember all the values they need to enter to assure strict security. The… Read more.




Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing
By Andrew M. St. Laurent
August 2004 
$29.99 USD

Licensing is a major part of what open source and free software are all about, but it's still one of the most complicated areas of law. Understanding Open Source and… Read more.




Linux Cookbook Linux Cookbook , Second Edition
By Michael Stutz
August 2004 
$39.95 USD

The Linux Cookbook, 2nd Edition is your guide to getting the most out of Linux. Organized by general task (such as working with text, managing files, and manipulating graphics), each… Read more.




OpenOffice.org Writer OpenOffice.org Writer
By Jean Hollis Weber
July 2004 
$24.95 USD

This handy reference is packed with essential information to help you learn OOoWriter including how to write, edit, and review documents; control page layout; use templates and styles effectively; insert,… Read more.




SpamAssassin SpamAssassin
By Alan Schwartz
July 2004 
$29.99 USD

Sys admins can field scores of complaints and spend months testing software suites that turn out to be too aggressive, too passive, or too complicated to setup only to discover… Read more.




Mono: A Developer's Notebook Mono: A Developer's Notebook
By Edd Dumbill, Niel Bornstein
July 2004 
$24.95 USD

This no-fluff, lab-style guide jumps right into Mono 1.0 as you work through nearly fifty mini-projects that introduce you to the most important and compelling aspects of the 1.0 release.… Read more.




BSD Hacks BSD Hacks
By Dru Lavigne
May 2004 
$24.95 USD

Looking for a unique set of practical tips, tricks, and tools for administrators and power users of BSD systems? From hacks to customize the user environment to networking, securing the… Read more.




How Linux Works How Linux Works
By Brian Ward
May 2004 
$37.95 USD

How Linux Works tells you what happens inside the Linux system. Rather than cover every single option of every system service and utility that you might encounter, this book blends… Read more.




Learning Red Hat Enterprise Linux & Fedora Learning Red Hat Enterprise Linux & Fedora , Fourth Edition
By Bill McCarty
April 2004 
$39.95 USD

New in this edition are installation instructions and help with package updating for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora. Information on the GRUB bootloader, and the CUPS printer system, as… Read more.




Linux Unwired Linux Unwired
By Roger Weeks, Edd Dumbill, Brian Jepson
April 2004 
$24.95 USD

Linux Unwired is a one-stop wireless information source for on-the-go Linux users. Whether you're considering Wi-Fi as a supplement or alternative to cable and DSL, using Bluetooth to network devices… Read more.




Linux for Non-Geeks Linux for Non-Geeks
By Rickford Grant
March 2004 
$34.95 USD

Linux for Non-Geeks introduces you to Linux, without the technical jargon and advanced topics that you'd find in other books. You'll learn how to use Linux to do the normal,… Read more.




Official GNOME 2 Developer's Guide Official GNOME 2 Developer's Guide
By Matthias Warkus
March 2004 
$49.95 USD

The official GNOME Foundation guide to programming GUIs and applications using the GTK+ and GNOME API. Developed in partnership with the GNOME Foundation, this book is for programmers working with… Read more.




Linux Pocket Guide Linux Pocket Guide
By Daniel J. Barrett
February 2004 
$9.95 USD

Linux Pocket Guide gets you up to speed quickly on day-to-day Linux use. The book begins with general concepts like files and directories, the shell, and X windows, and then… Read more.




Squid: The Definitive Guide Squid: The Definitive Guide
By Duane Wessels
January 2004 
$44.95 USD

Squid is the most popular Web caching software in use today, and it works on a variety of platforms including Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows. Written by Duane Wessels, the creator… Read more.




Wicked Cool Shell Scripts Wicked Cool Shell Scripts
By Dave Taylor
January 2004 
$29.95 USD

101 useful, customizable, and fun Linux, Mac OS X and UNIX shell scripts that you can use to solve common problems and personalize your computing environment. Includes an interactive calculator,… Read more.




Postfix: The Definitive Guide Postfix: The Definitive Guide
By Kyle Dent
December 2003 
$34.95 USD

Postfix: The Definitive Guide eases readers from the basic configuration to the full power of Postfix. It discusses the interfaces to various tools that round out a fully scalable and… Read more.




The Best of The Joy of Tech The Best of The Joy of Tech
By Nitrozac and Snaggy
November 2003 
$14.95 USD

This book is a collection of the very best from The Joy of Tech online series, and features several new, never-before-seen comics, exclusive notes from the artists about their work,… Read more.




Pragmatic Version Control Using CVS Pragmatic Version Control Using CVS
By Dave Thomas, Andy Hunt
September 2003 
$29.95 USD

Version control systems don't have to be complicated, or time-consuming. This book is a recipe-based approach to using the CVS Version Control system that will get you up and running… Read more.




Even Grues Get Full Even Grues Get Full
By J.D. "Illiad" Frazer
August 2003 
$12.95 USD

Called "Dilbert for Geeks" by Wired magazine and considered to be one of the few consistently intelligent and socially aware cartoons on the 'Net, User Friendly remains one of the… Read more.




CVS Pocket Reference CVS Pocket Reference , Second Edition
By Gregor N. Purdy
August 2003 
$9.95 USD

Much more than a quick list of commands and options, the CVS Pocket Reference, 2nd Edition, is packed with a surprising amount of detail-- including an overview of background concepts,… Read more.




Book of Webmin Book of Webmin
By Joe Cooper
July 2003 
$34.95 USD

How to use Webmin's unique features, including integrating the most popular services (Apache, BIND, Sendmail, and more) as well as the standard system features (network configuration, disk configuration, users and… Read more.




Open Source Development with CVS Open Source Development with CVS , Third Edition
By Karl Fogel, Moshe Bar
July 2003 
$39.99 USD

Open Source Development with CVS, Third Edition, is an updated edition of the best-selling guide to the most widely used version control software for open source developers. This new edition… Read more.




Linux Security Cookbook Linux Security Cookbook
By Daniel J. Barrett, Richard E. Silverman, Robert G. Byrnes
June 2003 
$39.95 USD

The Linux Security Cookbook includes real solutions to a wide range of targeted problems, such as sending encrypted email within Emacs, restricting access to network services at particular times of… Read more.




Absolute OpenBSD Absolute OpenBSD
By Michael W. Lucas
June 2003 
$39.95 USD

This straightforward, practical, and complete guide to mastering the powerful and complex OpenBSD operating system, is for the experienced UNIX user who wants to add OpenBSD to his or her… Read more.




The Complete FreeBSD The Complete FreeBSD , Fourth Edition
By Greg Lehey
April 2003 
$54.99 USD

The 4th edition, covering version 5 of FreeBSD, is now available through O'Reilly Community Press. It is an eminently practical guidebook that explains not only how to get a computer… Read more.




Samba Pocket Reference Samba Pocket Reference , Second Edition
By Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein, David Collier-Brown
April 2003 
$9.95 USD

The current edition of Samba Pocket Reference covers Samba 2.x and the most important features of 3.0, which was under development as this book went to print. New options pertain… Read more.




Practical UNIX and Internet Security Practical UNIX and Internet Security , Third Edition
By Simson Garfinkel, Gene Spafford, Alan Schwartz
February 2003 
$54.95 USD

This edition of Practical Unix & Internet Security provides detailed coverage of today's increasingly important security and networking issues. Focusing on the four most popular Unix variants today--Solaris, Mac OS… Read more.




Linux Server Hacks Linux Server Hacks
By Rob Flickenger
January 2003 
$24.95 USD

Linux Server Hacks is a collection of 100 industrial-strength hacks, providing tips and tools that solve practical problems for Linux system administrators. Every hack can be read in just a… Read more.




Objective-C Pocket Reference Objective-C Pocket Reference
By Andrew M. Duncan
December 2002 
$9.95 USD

Objective-C Pocket Reference provides a quick and concise introduction to Objective-C for programmers already familiar with either C or C++, and will continue to serve as a handy reference even… Read more.




Managing RAID on Linux Managing RAID on Linux
By Derek Vadala
December 2002 
$39.95 USD

Managing RAID on Linux covers everything system administrators need to know to put together a system that can support RAID. You will learn about the different types of RAID, along… Read more.




Unix Power Tools Unix Power Tools , Third Edition
By Shelley Powers, Jerry Peek, Tim O'Reilly, Mike Loukides
October 2002 
$74.99 USD

The latest edition of this best-selling favorite is loaded with vital information on Linux, Darwin, and BSD. Unix Power Tools 3rd Edition now offers more coverage of bash, zsh, and… Read more.




Essential System Administration Essential System Administration , Third Edition
By Æleen Frisch
August 2002 
$54.95 USD

Whether you use a standalone Unix system, routinely provide administrative support for a larger shared system, or just want an understanding of basic administrative functions, Essential System Administration is for… Read more.




sed and awk Pocket Reference sed and awk Pocket Reference , Second Edition
By Arnold Robbins
June 2002 
$9.95 USD

The sed & awk Pocket Reference is a handy, quick reference guide to frequently used functions, commands, and regular expressions used for day-to-day text processing needs. This book is a… Read more.




Learning the Korn Shell Learning the Korn Shell , Second Edition
By Bill Rosenblatt, Arnold Robbins
April 2002 
$34.95 USD

Learning the Korn Shell is the key to gaining control of the Korn shell and becoming adept at using it as an interactive command and scripting language. Readers will learn… Read more.




Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman and the Free Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman and the Free (Hard Cover)
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Free as in Freedom interweaves biographical snapshots of GNU project founder Richard Stallman with the political, social and economic history of the free software movement. It examines Stallman's unique personality… Read more.




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VMware software allows users to run multiple operating systems (and their applications) simultaneously on a single computer. This comprehensive guide to installing and running VMware, developed with the help of… Read more.




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This guide covers all aspects of deploying Solaris as an enterprise-level network operating system, with a focus on e-commerce. Written for experienced network administrators who want an objective guide to… Read more.




Programming with Qt Programming with Qt , Second Edition
By Matthias Kalle Dalheimer
January 2002 
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Take full advantage of Qt, the powerful, easy-to-use, cross-platform GUI toolkit. Completely updated for Qt Version 3.0, Programming with Qt guides you through the steps of writing your first Qt… Read more.




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If you're new to Unix, this concise book will tell you just what you need to get started and no more. This fifth edition is the most effective introduction to… Read more.




Open Source Development with CVS Open Source Development with CVS , Second Edition
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The popular first edition was one of the first books available on development and implementation of open source software using CVS. The second edition is enhanced with more value-added material… Read more.




Programming Linux Games Programming Linux Games
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$39.95 USD

Programming Linux Games is the complete and authoritative guide to developing games for Linux. You'll find detailed coverage of Linux graphics and audio interfaces and a basic course in game… Read more.




Effective awk Programming Effective awk Programming , Third Edition
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$44.99 USD

Effective awk Programming delivers complete coverage of the gawk 3.1 language and the most up-to-date coverage of the POSIX standard for awk available anywhere. Author Arnold Robbins clearly distinguishes standard… Read more.




Kylix Power Solutions with Don Taylor, Jim Mischel Kylix Power Solutions with Don Taylor, Jim Mischel
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Written by Kylix experts and respected software developers, this book provides readers with accurate, understandable, easy to use, and dependable programming approaches and solutions. It also helps readers understand the… Read more.




Unix for Oracle DBAs Pocket Reference Unix for Oracle DBAs Pocket Reference
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If you are an Oracle DBA moving to Unix from another environment such as Windows NT or IBM Mainframe, you know that the commands you need to learn are far… Read more.




GIMP Pocket Reference GIMP Pocket Reference
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The GIMP Pocket Reference explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program--and is the essential guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment. This handy reference covers GIMP… Read more.




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Motif Reference Manual, VOL.6B Motif Reference Manual, VOL.6B , Second Edition
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The complete programmer's reference for the Motif toolkit now covers Motif 2.1, the latest release of Motif. This book provides reference pages for all of the Motif functions and macros… Read more.




Tcl/Tk in a Nutshell Tcl/Tk in a Nutshell
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The Tcl language and Tk graphical toolkit are powerful building blocks for custom applications. This quick reference briefly describes every command and option in the core Tcl/Tk distribution, as well… Read more.




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The vi Editor Pocket Reference is a companion volume to O'Reilly's updated sixth edition of Learning the vi Editor, presenting movement and editing commands, the command-line options, and other elements… Read more.




GNU Emacs Pocket Reference GNU Emacs Pocket Reference
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O'Reilly's Learning GNU Emacs covers the most popular and widespread of the Emacs family of editors. The GNU Emacs Pocket Reference is a companion volume to Learning GNU Emacs. This… Read more.




Tcl/Tk Pocket Reference Tcl/Tk Pocket Reference
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A companion volume to Tcl/Tk in a Nutshell, the Tcl/Tk Pocket Reference is a handy reference guide to the basic Tcl language elements, Tcl and Tk commands, and Tk widgets.… Read more.




sed & awk sed & awk , Second Edition
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sed & awk describes two text manipulation programs that are mainstays of the UNIX programmer's toolbox. This edition covers the sed and awk programs as they are mandated by the… Read more.




Programming with GNU Software Programming with GNU Software
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$39.95 USD

This book and CD combination is a complete package for programmers who are new to UNIX or who would like to make better use of the system. The tools come… Read more.




PThreads Programming PThreads Programming
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POSIX threads, or pthreads, allow multiple tasks to run concurrently within the same program. This book discusses when to use threads and how to make them efficient. It features realistic… Read more.




Software Portability with imake Software Portability with imake , Second Edition
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September 1996 
$32.95 USD

This handbook is ideal for X and UNIX programmers who want their software to be portable. The second edition covers version X11R6.1 of the X Window System, using imake for… Read more.




Using csh & tcsh Using csh & tcsh
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Using csh & tcsh describes from the beginning how to use these shells interactively to get your work done faster with less typing. You'll learn how to make your prompt… Read more.




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This book is written for UNIX users, who are often cast adrift in a confusing environment. It provides the background and practical solutions you need to solve problems you're likely… Read more.




Applying RCS and SCCS Applying RCS and SCCS
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Applying RCS and SCCS thoroughly introduces these two systems as tools for project management. It takes you through basic source control of a single file, working with multiple releases of… Read more.




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$34.95 USD

Written by the author of Expect, this is the first book to explain how this part of the UNIX toolbox can be used to automate Telnet, FTP, passwd, rlogin, and… Read more.




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$34.95 USD

Complete reference guide to the X library (Xlib), the lowest level of programming interface to X. Covers X11 Release 4 and Release 5. Read more.




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$34.95 USD

A complete programming guide to the X library (Xlib), the lowest level of programming interface to X. Covers X11 Release 5. Includes introductions to internationalization, device-independent color, font service, and… Read more.




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A complete guide to programming with Xt Intrinsics, the library of C language routines that facilitates the design of user interfaces with reusable components called widgets. Uses the Motif 1.2… Read more.




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Complete programmer's reference for the X Toolkit, providing pages for each of the Xt functions, as well as the widget classes defined by Xt and the Athena widgets. This third… Read more.




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$29.95 USD

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For UNIX system administrators and programmers. This handbook provides information on writing and debugging terminal descriptions, as well as terminal initialization, for the two UNIX terminal databases. Read more.




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By John Strang
January 1986 
$14.95 USD

curses is a UNIX library of functions for controlling a terminal's display screen from a C program. This handbook helps you make use of the curses library. Describes the original… Read more.





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