This volume takes the reader through all of the steps of setting up an Internet server using the Red Hat Linux operating system. It begins by describing Red Hat Linux networking basics, two example networks and the basics of DSL Internet connections, firewalls and troubleshooting in Part 1. This sets the foundation for all subsequent examples and provides readers with problem solving tools. Part 2 describes how to construct and manage a secure web server that is connected to a database. Part 3 s...
Embedded Software Development with eCos shows developers and managers the advantages of using eCos -- the Embedded Configurable Operating System from Red Hat - over proprietary or commercial embedded operating systems. As an Open Source solution, eCos provides a low-cost, royalty free option for embedded software development. Anthony Massa shows how eCos, and the eCos development environment, has all of the features and functionality to meet the needs of almost all commercial embedded system req...
There are a lot of introductory Linux books out in the market place. But, after programmers have learnt the Linux basics, they are going to need a resource that actually shows them what they can do with Linux for their organisation. Wiley's Linux publishing strategy should provide the second-tier programming and development books for Linux. Enterprise Linux at Work covers Linux enterprise issues as no other book on the market. The author shows the reader how to build 10 different applications on...
Here's the book you need to prepare for CompTIA's Linux+ exam. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the "Best Study Guide" designation in the 2003 CertCities Readers Choice Awards, this book provides: Clear and concise information on setting up and administering a Linux systemPractical examples and insights drawn from real-world experienceLea...
OpenSolaris Bible (Bible)
by Nicholas A. Solter, Jerry Jelinek, and David Miner
After a beginning overview of the history of OpenSolaris, its open-source licensing, and the community development model, this book then goes on to highlight the aspects of OpenSolaris that differ from more familiar operating systems. You ll learn how to become a power user of OpenSolaris by maximizing the abilities of advanced features like Dtrace, the fault management architecture, ZFS, the service management facility, and Zones. Authors provide insider tips, unique tricks, and practical exa...
Unix System Command Summary for Berkeley 4.2&4.3
by Specialized Systems Consultants
Mac users confront major technical challenges when upgrading to OS X; this is the only book dedicated to helping them through the upgrade without a hassle. It anticipates common (and not-so-common) problems, giving readers the necessary information to avoid them. It guides the reader step by step through preparing for the installation, making sure the Mac, peripherals, and software are ready for the upgrade, and then covers the full installation process, from the easy upgrade path to the so-call...
Join an estimated 85% of the U.S. Linux market in using Red Hat's Linux distributions by learning it from a Fedora authority. Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Fedora 4 All in One is a starter kit that will help you install, configure, and use Red Hat's Fedora 4 distribution and desktop applications. The easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions will also show you how to: Use the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and other leading applications. Troubleshoot hardware issues and install new componen...
Kylix is Borland's new tool for developing desktop, database, and Web applications that run on the Linux operating system. It is based on their popular Delphi developing tool for Windows and allows programmers to build graphical user interfaces for Linux applications. Cuurently, Kylix is the only rapid application development (RAD) tool for Linux; up to now Linux developers have had to do difficult C/C++ Unix-style programming. The power of Kylix is that it makes it extremely easy to port Window...
This package provides a guide to using and administrating AIX, the IBM version of the UNIX operating system. It highlights the exceptions created by IBM, and references the implementation of AIX in an IBM environment.
An amazing SCO collection! Includes comprehensive SCO Companion reference, plus all-new FREE SCO Configuration Guide and $950 in free software -- not crippled, not time-limited, the real deal!
Sams Teach Yourself UNIX 24 Hours (Sams Teach Yourself)
by Dave Taylor, James C. Armstrong, and Veeraraghaven
Rich Text Format, or RTF, is the internal markup language used by Microsoft Word and understood by dozens of other word processors. RTF is a universal file format that pervades practically every desktop. Because RTF is text, it's much easier to generate and process than binary .doc files. Any programmer working with word processing documents needs to learn enough RTF to get around, whether it's to format text for Word (or almost any other word processor), to make global changes to an existing d...
How to Use Linux shows people that Linux can be used productively, that it is a viable alternative operating system for home and office computers, and that is does have the applications and environment to support productive activities. It will show that Linux is "not just for nerds or computer geeks," and that it has a LOT to offer. The book focuses on those graphic elements and important tasks available during an X Windows session. It demonstrates how to use the default X11 window manager as we...
Continuing with the tradition of offering the best and most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market, Red Hat Linux 9 Unleashed includes new and additional material based on the latest release of Red Hat Linux.Incorporating an advanced approach to presenting information about Red Hat Linux, the book aims to provide the best and latest information intermediate to advanced Red Hat users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and secur...
Originally developed by Alfred Aho, Brian Kernighan, and Peter Weinberger in 1977, AWK is a pattern-matching language for writing short programs to perform common data-manipulation tasks. In 1985, a new version of the language was developed, incorporating additional features such as multiple input files, dynamic regular expressions, and user-defined functions. This new version is available for both Unix and MS-DOS. This is the first book on AWK. It begins with a tutorial that shows how easy AWK...
A responsibility for UNIX administrators is the management and operation of web servers, FTP servers, and Internet firewalls. In one book/CD package all the major web servers on the market are covered.