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By John Calcote
July 2010
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The GNU Autotools (the GNU Build System) is a group of utilities designed to make it easy for developers to create software that is portable across many Unix-like operating systems.… Read more.

By Rickford Grant, Phil Bull
July 2010
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The new edition of this best-selling guide to Ubuntu for beginners covers Ubuntu 10.04, Lucid Lynx. Grant tackles topics likely to be of interest to the average desktop user such… Read more.

By Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Adam Haeder, Stephen Addison Schneiter, James Stanger
June 2010
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If you're seeking a job-based certification from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this updated guide will help you prepare thoroughly for the technically challenging Level 1 LPI exams, which test… Read more.

By Arnold Robbins
May 2010
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You need to know how to work with the bash shell if you want to get to the heart of Unix systems, including Linux and Mac OS X. Now covering… Read more.

By Robin Nixon
April 2010
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Ubuntu for everyone! This popular Linux-based operating system is perfect for people with little technical background. It's simple to install, and easy to use -- with a strong focus on… Read more.

By Ryan Troy, Matthew Helmke
October 2009
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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.

By Ellen Siever, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold Robbins
September 2009
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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.

By John Levine
August 2009
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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.

By Jon Loeliger
May 2009
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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.

By Rick Rogers, John Lombardo, Zigurd Mednieks, Blake Meike
May 2009
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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.

By John Bambenek, Agnieszka Klus
January 2009
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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.

By Maik Schmidt
November 2008
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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.

By C. Michael Pilato, Ben Collins-Sussman, Brian W. Fitzpatrick
September 2008
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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.

By Keir Thomas
September 2008
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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.

By Ernest E. Rothman, Brian Jepson, Rich Rosen
September 2008
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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.

By Noah Gift, Jeremy Jones
August 2008
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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.

By Karim Yaghmour, Jon Masters, Gilad Ben-Yossef, Philippe Gerum
August 2008
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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.

By Arnold Robbins, Linda Lamb, Elbert Hannah
July 2008
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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.

By Chris Tyler
December 2007
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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.

By Carla Schroder
November 2007
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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.

By Kyle Rankin
November 2007
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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.

By Robert Love
September 2007
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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.

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
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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.

By Jem Matzan
July 2007
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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.

By Carl Albing, JP Vossen, Cameron Newham
May 2007
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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.

By Jem Matzan
May 2007
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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.

By Joseph Kong
April 2007
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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.

By Bob Smith, John Hardin, Graham Phillips, Bill Pierce
March 2007
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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.

By Tom Adelstein, Bill Lubanovic
March 2007
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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.

By Ethan McCallum
March 2007
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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.

By Gerald Carter, Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein
January 2007
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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.

By Rob Orsini
January 2007
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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.

By W. Curtis Preston
January 2007
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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.

By Greg Kroah-Hartman
December 2006
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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.

By Jennifer Vesperman
November 2006
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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.

By Chris Tyler
October 2006
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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.

By Chris Brown, PhD
July 2006
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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.

By Arnold Robbins
June 2006
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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.

By Kyle Rankin, Jonathan Oxer, Bill Childers
June 2006
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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.

By Michael Jang
April 2006
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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.

By Christian Benvenuti
December 2005
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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.

By Matthias Kalle Dalheimer, Matt Welsh
December 2005
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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.

By William von Hagen, Brian K. Jones
December 2005
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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.

By Tony Steidler-Dennison
December 2005
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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.

By Daniel P. Bovet, Marco Cesati
November 2005
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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.

By Kyle Rankin
November 2005
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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.

By Arnold Robbins
October 2005
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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.

By David Brickner
September 2005
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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.

By Martin F. Krafft
September 2005
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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.

By Kyle Rankin
June 2005
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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.

By Karl Kopper
May 2005
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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.

By Arnold Robbins, Nelson H.F. Beebe
May 2005
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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.

By Arnold Robbins
May 2005
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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.

By David Brickner
April 2005
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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.

By Cameron Newham, Bill Rosenblatt
March 2005
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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.

By Yanek Korff, Paco Hope, Bruce Potter
March 2005
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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.

By Nicholas Petreley, Jono Bacon
March 2005
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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.

By Ralf Hildebrandt, Patrick Koetter
March 2005
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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.

By Roderick W. Smith
February 2005
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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.

By Jonathan Corbet, Alessandro Rubini, Greg Kroah-Hartman
February 2005
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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.

By Tony Bautts, Terry Dawson, Gregor N. Purdy
February 2005
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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.

By Michael D. Bauer
January 2005
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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.

By Debra Cameron, James Elliott, Marc Loy, Eric S. Raymond, Bill Rosenblatt
December 2004
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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.

By Carla Schroder
November 2004
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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.

By Robert Mecklenburg
November 2004
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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.

By Joseph D. Sloan
November 2004
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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.

By Bill McCarty
October 2004
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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.

By Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser
September 2004
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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.

By Gregor N. Purdy
August 2004
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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.

By Andrew M. St. Laurent
August 2004
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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.

By Michael Stutz
August 2004
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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.

By Jean Hollis Weber
July 2004
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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.

By Alan Schwartz
July 2004
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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.

By Edd Dumbill, Niel Bornstein
July 2004
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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.

By Dru Lavigne
May 2004
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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.

By Brian Ward
May 2004
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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.

By Bill McCarty
April 2004
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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.

By Roger Weeks, Edd Dumbill, Brian Jepson
April 2004
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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.

By Matthias Warkus
March 2004
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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.

By Rickford Grant
March 2004
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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.

By Daniel J. Barrett
February 2004
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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.

By Duane Wessels
January 2004
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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.

By Kyle Dent
December 2003
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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.

By Nitrozac and Snaggy
November 2003
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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.

By Dave Thomas, Andy Hunt
September 2003
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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.

By J.D. "Illiad" Frazer
August 2003
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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.

By Gregor N. Purdy
August 2003
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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.

By Daniel J. Barrett, Richard E. Silverman, Robert G. Byrnes
June 2003
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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.

By Michael W. Lucas
June 2003
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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.

By Greg Lehey
April 2003
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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.

By Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein, David Collier-Brown
April 2003
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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.

By Simson Garfinkel, Gene Spafford, Alan Schwartz
February 2003
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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.

By Rob Flickenger
January 2003
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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.

By Andrew M. Duncan
December 2002
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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.

By Derek Vadala
December 2002
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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.

By Shelley Powers, Jerry Peek, Tim O'Reilly, Mike Loukides
October 2002
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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.

By Æleen Frisch
August 2002
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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.

By Arnold Robbins
June 2002
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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.

By Bill Rosenblatt, Arnold Robbins
April 2002
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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.

By Brian Ward
March 2002
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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.

By Sam Williams
March 2002
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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.

By Dr. Paul A. Watters
January 2002
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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.

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.

By Jerry Peek, Grace Todino-Gonguet, John Strang
October 2001
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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.

By Arnold Robbins
May 2001
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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.

By Donald K. Burleson
February 2001
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