Linux Bible 2010 EditionWhether you're a first-time Linux user or you're migrating from another operating system, this book is an ideal introductory guide for getting comfortable with the building-block nature of Linux. Written by bestselling author Christopher Negus, this guide is packed with in-depth descriptions on the basics of Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools and gets you up to speed on all the new and exciting features of the newest version: Linux 2010. Negus walks you through transitioning from Windows or Mac and helps you find the Linux distribution that best meets your needs. ...
PowerPoint 2013 BibleIn today's business climate, you need to know PowerPoint inside and out, and that's not all. You also need to be able to make a presentation that makes an impact. From using sophisticated transitions and animation in your PowerPoint presentations to interfacing in person with your audience, this information-packed book helps you succeed. Start creating professional-quality slides that captivate audiences and discover essential tips and techniques for making first-rate presentations, whether you're at a podium or online. ...
Beginning ASP.NET 1.1 with Visual C# .NET 2003This book teaches you how to build custom ASP.NET Web sites from the ground up. An expert team of authors uses their extensive ASP.NET programming experience to give you hands-on instruction in the best way to create Web sites with ASP.NET and C#. This completely updated edition features new examples, and all code is written and tested for ASP.NET version 1.1. ...
Professional SQL Server Reporting ServicesSQL Server Reporting Services is the customizable reporting solution for report designers and programmers. This hands-on guide will get you up to speed quickly. You can create powerful reports without programming knowledge and extend reporting solutions using VB, C#, and ASP.NET.
Packed with detailed examples of building reports, designing report solutions, and developing deployment strategies for interacting with various platforms, this book prepares you to take full advantage of a revolutionary new tool. ...
Beginning Visual C++ 2005You'll learn the essentials of Visual C++ 2005 and get a thorough introduction to the techniques used for accessing data sources in both Microsoft® Foundation Classes and Windows® Forms applications. Plus, the exercises included at the end of most chapters will help you apply what you've learned as you make your way to becoming an effective C++ programmer.
This book is for novice programmers who are looking to write C++ applications for the Microsoft Windows OS. No previous programming experience is required. ...
Professional Java JDK 6 EditionWorking as an effective professional Java developer requires you to know Java APIs, tools, and techniques to solve a wide variety of Java problems. It will arm you with a well-rounded understanding of the professional Java development landscape.
The expert author team begins by uncovering the sophisticated Java language features, the methodology for developing solutions, and steps for exploiting patterns. They then provide you with a collection of real-world examples that will become an essential part of your developer's toolkit. With this approach, you'll gain the skills to build advanced solutions by utilizing the more complex and nuanced parts of Java JDK 6. ...
Professional Xen VirtualizationXen is an open source virtualization technology that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical computer system, providing cost savings and increased efficiency. This book presents you with a complete foundation on this exciting technology and shows you how Xen virtualization offers faster response times for new server and service requests, a simplified system administration for multiple systems, and better availability for critical computing resources.
You'll begin by examining the basic concepts of Xen as you also explore how to successfully make the most of today's virtualization technologies. ...
Beginning DrupalDrupal is an open source framework and content management system used to create web sites that is known for its steep learning curve. This introduction offers you a clear and solid understanding of Drupal so that you can get started programming a Drupal site immediately. Author Jacob Redding walks you through the installation and configuration of a Drupal web site and presents a clear understanding of Drupal's hook system, theming layer, views, and API. Throughout the book, helpful examples and step-by-step instructions provide you with a strong proficiency in the power and capabilities of Drupal. ...
Professional Ubuntu Mobile DevelopmentAs the most popular open source operating system in use today, Ubuntu Linux has recently released versions that are aimed at device manufacturers who build Internet-ready handheld devices based on both the Atom and ARMEL processors. This exciting book provides an overview of the tools and techniques you need to understand when customizing a mobile Internet device, and offers you step-by-step tutorials which walk you through some common tasks. Written by Ubuntu Mobile community developers, the book begins with an overview of the Mobile Linux landscape and then moves through setting up, developing, packaging and building a distribution for a mobile device. ...
Professional iPhone and iPad Application DevelopmentDevelopers are searching for an advanced resource that takes them through what is now a maturing market for the iPhone as well as the nascent market for the iPad this book fulfills that demand. Providing step-by-step guidance on using the latest version of the iPhone SDK, this hands-on guide discusses a variety of topics and features of the iPhone and iPad and then escorts you through the steps necessary for creating a full working example of each feature. Through these exercises, you'll gain the beneficial experience of creating and adding functionality to iPhone and iPad applications using iOS. ...