Mac OS X 10.2, known as Jaguar is easy to adopt; mastering this new OS can take a bit more. This new edition of the Mac OS X Pocket Guide introduces the fundamental concepts of Mac OS X and also features a handy "Mac OS X Survival Guide," that shows Mac users what's changed from Mac OS 9, and helps Windows and Unix converts get acclimated to their new OS. The book shows you how to use tools such the Finder and the Dock, and includes an overview of the System Preferences, the Terminal application...
This text explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program - more affectionately known as "The GIMP" - and is a guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment. The GIMP is an open source image editor and design application that parallels Adobe Photoshop in functionality with one exception: it is free. The GIMP runs on virtually all Unix platforms, is included with most commercial Linux distributions, and can be down loaded freely from the Internet. This image manipul...
This is a quick reference to all the fundamental and essential tasks required to run such divergent Unix systems as Solaris, Linux, AIX, BSD, SuSe, Red Hat, and more. Beginners and experienced administrators alike will quickly be able to apply its principles and advice to solve everyday problems. The book is divided into three parts: Commands, Syntax and Their Applications, Configuration Files and Formats, and Operating System Specific Information. The information in this book is a must-have for...
Perl Debugger Pocket Reference (Pocket Reference (O'Reilly))
by Richard Foley
Most Perl programmers know about the Perl debugger--the nifty little built-in utility that you can use to fully debug any programs that you write. Inside the interactive debugger environment, you're prompted for commands that let you examine your source code, set breakpoints, dump out function call stacks, change values of variables, and much more. It's so convenient that some programmers run it just to test out Perl constructs as they create a program. But although it's on their radar, not many...
I ntrod uction or some time 32-bit machines have been a hot topic in the world F ofPCs. It seems that more powerful operating systems will soon be displacing DOS. Meanwhile, at least in the professional literature, lively discussion has been raging about what the future standard will be. Two alternatives seem to be emerging for the domain of server operating systems: Windows NT, and UNIX variants such as UNIX VS. Windows NT Solaris 2, UnixWare, and NextStep 486. In this context OS/2 plays no sig...
Introduction to UNIX has been carefully developed to meet the needs of students at the college/university level. Most other UNIX books published today are designed for the working professional. This book was written for students taking an introductory course in a UNIX based computer class. Both majors and non-majors may take this course; as there is no prior knowledge of UNIX required. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to manage most common activities in a UNIX shell acco...
bash Cookbook (Cookbooks (O'Reilly))
by Cameron Newham, J.P. Vossen, and Carl Albing
The key to mastering any Unix system, especially Linux and Mac OS X, is a thorough knowledge of shell scripting. Scripting is a way to harness and customize the power of any Unix system, and it's an essential skill for any Unix users, including system administrators and professional OS X developers. But beneath this simple promise lies a treacherous ocean of variations in Unix commands and standards. bash Cookbook teaches shell scripting the way Unix masters practice the craft. It presents a var...
UNIX is the most commonly-used operating system in the world. Once considered too arcane and difficult for the creative user to learn, it is now used daily by millions of Internet users and developers. It's the system the Internet is built on. The task of learning UNIX, with its seemingly complicated commands and hundreds of different flavors, can seem daunting without a straightforward guide. UNIX: Visual QuickStart Guide is the easiest way to get going with UNIX. The unique Visual QuickStart...
HP's OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) offers the industry's most powerful platform for enterprise-wide IP network management based on Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) standards. Now, one of HP's leading NNM consultants has written the definitive, best-practices guide to implementing and managing OpenView NNM. OpenView Network Node Manager covers planning, configuration, deployment, administration, staffing, performance, firewalls, troubleshooting, and more -- including a full section...
Understanding the concepts of processes and interprocess communications (IPC) is fundamental to developing software for Linux. This book zeroes right in on the key techniques of processes and interprocess communication - from primitive communications to the complexities of sockets. It covers every aspect of UNIX/Linux interprocess communications in sufficient detail to allow experienced programmers to begin writing useful code immediately. The book also includes a precise description of the basi...
This is the only book on the market that covers Linux on HP Itanium systems.HP plans to replace all of their high end, precision architecture systems withItanium systems within the next two years. According to IDC, HP continues tomaintain its long-standing No. 1 position in the rapidly growing Linux servermarket across all server platforms with 31.7 percent customer revenue shareworldwide.This book is divided into two parts. Part 1, Linux System Administration,begins with extensive coverage of b...
If you've mastered the flavors, commands, and technical jargon surrounding Unix, are comfortable working from within the command line, and are nowitching to take your Unix skills to the next level, this is the place to start! Using a task-based teaching style and easy visual approach, author Chris Herborth does more than just enumerate commands here. In these pages, he shows you how to combine and synthesize those commands to take full advantage of all of Unix's functionality. The focus here is...
For Freshman or Introductory courses in Engineering and Computer Science. ESource—Prentice Hall's Engineering Source—provides a complete, flexible introductory engineering and computing program. Featuring over 15 modules and growing, ESource allows professors to fully customize their textbooks through the ESource website. Professors are not only able to pick and choose modules, but also sections of modules, incorporate their own materials, and re-paginate and re-index the complete project. http...
Unix Networking Clearly Explained (Clearly Explained S.)
by Richard Petersen
Focuses on the Unix tools used for network and Internet access. The book covers the essentials of electronic mail as well as popular Unix mailers such as mailx, elm, pine and mh. Detailed configuration features are addressed for each mailer. The various Unix newsreaders are covered including trn, tin and nn. This book covers such Internet tools as archie, telnet, ftp, Web browsers and Gopher. The basics of network administration are also introduced.
*Reduce your IT total cost of ownership *Increase application service levels and infrastructure manageability *Deploy more flexible and efficient IT architectures This book presents the case and methodology for optimizing your computinginfrastructure through proven consolidation techniques. It steps you throughthe consolidation process from the initial business justification, through projectplanning, architecture, deployment, and management. It provides real-worldrecommendations for consolidatin...
Ubuntu: The Complete Reference (The Complete Reference)
by Richard Petersen
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Definitive Guide to Ubuntu--Covers Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Maximize the powerful features of Ubuntu with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from bestselling Linux author Richard Petersen. Packed with clear explanations and detailed examples, this comprehensive volume shows you how to get off the ground...
Sams Teach Yourself UNIX 24 Hours (Sams Teach Yourself)
by Dave Taylor, James C. Armstrong, and Veeraraghaven
This Linux command reference will be published in the new Open Source series. Designed for power users, developers, and sys admins, it will provide a user-friendly guide to the Linux operating system. All commands will be listed alphabetically by functional area, so all file structure commands will be grouped, all networking commands grouped, etc. This is ideal for beginners who can locate commands based on the tasks they are trying to accomplish. In addition, a "roadmap" which lists all command...
-- Provides tricks, tools, and techniques that hackers use to break into systems -- Includes complete documentation and CD-ROM of the Solaris Security Toolkit -- Part of the Sun Microsystems Press Blueprint seriesThis guide provides the reader with best practices from Sun Microsystems for architecting multi-tiered datacenter environments.This Sun Microsystems Blue Print features documented, automated, and supported security best practices for high-end servers and cluster software. Written for ex...
Operating System API Reference for Intel Processors (UNIX SVR 4.2 MP)
by The UNIX System Group