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VMware Cookbook
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.

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Linux in a Nutshell, Sixth Edition
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.

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flex & bison
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.

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The OpenBSD 4.0 Crash Course
By Jem Matzan
June 2009 
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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.

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Managing RPM-Based Systems with Kickstart and Yum
By Ethan McCallum
June 2009 
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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.

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The FreeBSD 6.2 Crash Course
By Jem Matzan
June 2009 
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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.

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bash Quick Reference
By Arnold Robbins
June 2009 
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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.

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Version Control with Git
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.

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Android Application Development
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.

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grep Pocket Reference
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.

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Enterprise Recipes with Ruby and Rails
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.

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Version Control with Subversion, Second Edition
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.

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Ubuntu Kung Fu
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.

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Mac OS X for Unix Geeks (Leopard), Fourth Edition
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.

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Python for Unix and Linux System Administration
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.

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Building Embedded Linux Systems, Second Edition
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.

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Learning the vi and Vim Editors, Seventh Edition
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.

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X Power Tools
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.

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Linux Networking Cookbook
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.

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Knoppix Hacks, Second Edition
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.

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Linux System Programming
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.

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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 
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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.

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bash Cookbook
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.

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Designing BSD Rootkits
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.

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Linux Appliance Design
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.

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Linux System Administration
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.

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Using Samba, Third Edition
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.

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Rails Cookbook
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.

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Backup & Recovery
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.

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Linux Kernel in a Nutshell
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.

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Essential CVS, Second Edition
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.

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Fedora Linux
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.

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

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SUSE Linux
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.

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Ubuntu Hacks
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.

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Linux Annoyances for Geeks
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.

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Understanding Linux Network Internals
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.

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Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two
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.

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Running Linux, Fifth Edition
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.

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Run Your Own Web Server Using Linux & Apache
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.

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Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition
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.

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Linux Multimedia Hacks
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.

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Just Say No To Microsoft
By Tony Bove
November 2005 
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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.

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Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition
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.

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Linux Desktop Pocket Guide
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.

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Debian System
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.

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Linux Made Easy
By Rickford Grant
July 2005 
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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.

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Knoppix Pocket Reference
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.

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Linux Enterprise Cluster
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.

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Classic Shell Scripting
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.

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GDB Pocket Reference
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.

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Test Driving Linux
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.

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Learning the bash Shell, Third Edition
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.

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Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security
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.

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Linux Desktop Hacks
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.

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Book of Postfix
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.

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Linux in a Windows World
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.

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Linux Device Drivers, Third Edition
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.

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Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition
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.

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Linux Server Security, Second Edition
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.

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Learning GNU Emacs, Third Edition
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.

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Linux Cookbook
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.

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Managing Projects with GNU Make, Third Edition
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.

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High Performance Linux Clusters with OSCAR, Rocks, OpenMosix, and MPI
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.

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SELinux
By Bill McCarty
October 2004 
Print: $39.95

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.

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Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop
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.

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Linux iptables Pocket Reference
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.

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Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing
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.

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Linux Cookbook, Second Edition
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.

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OpenOffice.org Writer
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.

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SpamAssassin
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.

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Mono: A Developer's Notebook
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.

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BSD Hacks
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.

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How Linux Works
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.

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

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.

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Linux Unwired
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.

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

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.

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Linux for Non-Geeks
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.

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Linux Pocket Guide
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.

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Squid: The Definitive Guide
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.

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Wicked Cool Shell Scripts
By Dave Taylor
January 2004 
Print: $29.95

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.

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Postfix: The Definitive Guide
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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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CVS Pocket Reference, Second Edition
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.

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Book of Webmin
By Joe Cooper
July 2003 
Print: $34.95

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.

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

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.

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Linux Security Cookbook
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.

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Absolute OpenBSD
By Michael W. Lucas
June 2003 
Print: $39.95

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.

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The Complete FreeBSD, Fourth Edition
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.

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Samba Pocket Reference, Second Edition
By Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein, David Collier-Brown
April 2003 
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Ebook: $7.99
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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.

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

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.

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Linux Server Hacks
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.

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Objective-C Pocket Reference
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.

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Managing RAID on Linux
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.

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Unix Power Tools, Third Edition
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.

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Essential System Administration, Third Edition
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.

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sed and awk Pocket Reference, Second Edition
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.

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Learning the Korn Shell, Second Edition
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.

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Book of VMware
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.

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Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman and the Free
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.

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Solaris 8 Administrator's Guide
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.

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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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Learning the Unix Operating System, Fifth Edition
By Jerry Peek, Grace Todino-Gonguet, John Strang
October 2001 
Print: $19.95

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.

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Open Source Development with CVS, Second Edition
By Karl Fogel, Moshe Bar
October 2001 
Print: $39.99

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.

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Programming Linux Games
By Loki Software
With John R. Hall
August 2001 
Print: $39.95

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.

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Effective awk Programming, Third Edition
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.

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Kylix Power Solutions with Don Taylor, Jim Mischel
By Don Taylor, Tim Gentry, Jim Mischel
May 2001 
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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.

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Unix for Oracle DBAs Pocket Reference
By Donald K. Burleson
February 2001 
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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.

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GIMP Pocket Reference
By Sven Neumann
September 2000 
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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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Linux System Administration Black BK
By Dee-Ann LeBlanc
August 2000 
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Provides immediate solutions to the most common Linux installation and configuration tasks. It expertly explains the complexities of upgrading an existing Linux installation and rebuilding from source. It covers the… Read more.

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Motif Reference Manual, VOL.6B, Second Edition
By Antony Fountain, Paula Ferguson
February 2000 
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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.

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Tcl/Tk in a Nutshell
By Paul Raines, Jeff Tranter
March 1999 
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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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vi Editor Pocket Reference
By Arnold Robbins
January 1999 
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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.

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GNU Emacs Pocket Reference
By Debra Cameron
November 1998 
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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.

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Tcl/Tk Pocket Reference
By Paul Raines
October 1998 
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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.

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sed & awk, Second Edition
By Dale Dougherty, Arnold Robbins
March 1997 
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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.

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Programming with GNU Software
By Andy Oram, Mike Loukides
December 1996 
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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.

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PThreads Programming
By Bradford Nichols, Dick Buttlar, Jacqueline Proulx Farrell
September 1996 
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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.

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Software Portability with imake, Second Edition
By Paul DuBois
September 1996 
Print: $32.95

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.

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Using csh & tcsh
By Paul DuBois
July 1995 
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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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WYNTK: UNIX System Admininistrator
By Linda Mui
April 1995 
Print: $17.95

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.

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Applying RCS and SCCS
By Don Bolinger, Tan Bronson
March 1995 
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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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POSIX.4 Programmers Guide
By Bill Gallmeister
January 1995 
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A general introduction to real-time programming and real-time issues, this book covers the POSIX.4 standard and how to use it to solve "real-world" problems. If you're at all interested in… Read more.

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Exploring Expect
By Don Libes
December 1994 
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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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X Users Guide Motif R5, Second Edition
By Valerie Quercia, Tim O'Reilly
June 1994 
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Orients the new user to window system concepts and provides detailed tutorials for many client programs, including the xterm terminal emulator and the twm, uwm, and mwm window managers. Later… Read more.

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XLIB Programming Manual, Rel. 5, Third Edition
By Adrian Nye
June 1994 
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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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XLIB Reference Manual R5
By Adrian Nye
June 1994 
Print: $34.95

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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SCO UNIX in a Nutshell
By The staff of O'Reilly Media, Ellie Cutler
February 1994 
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The desktop reference to SCO UNIX and Open Desktop(R), this version of UNIX in a Nutshell shows you what's under the hood of your SCO system. In addition to all… Read more.

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X Toolkit Intrinsics Prog Vol 4M, Second Edition
By Tim O'Reilly, Adrian Nye
August 1992 
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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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X Toolkit Intrinsics Ref Man R5, Third Edition
Edited by David Flanagan
August 1992 
Print: $44.95

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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Power Programming with RPC
By John Bloomer
February 1992 
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RPC, or remote procedure calling, is the ability to distribute the execution of functions on remote computers. Written from a programmer's perspective, this book shows what you can do with… Read more.

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POSIX Programmers Guide
By Donald Lewine
April 1991 
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Most UNIX systems today are POSIX compliant because the federal government requires it for its purchases. Given the manufacturer's documentation, however, it can be difficult to distinguish system-specific features from… Read more.

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termcap and terminfo
By John Strang, Linda Mui, Tim O'Reilly
April 1988 
Print: $29.95

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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Programming with curses
By John Strang
January 1986 
Print: $14.95

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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