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We picked the meatiest chapters from new IT books and are serving them to you for free. Get free tips on many Linux and IT topics in these chapters. Then, check out our Q&As with the authors! >> Ask expert Bernard Golden your open source software and apps questions.
>> Author Solveig Haugland offers tips, answers questions about OpenOffice vs. MS Office.
NEWS:
>> Nagios offers open source option for network monitoring (SearchOpenSource.com) 15 Jun 2006
>> E-mail privacy with PGP (SearchOpenSource.com) 02 May 2006
>> Preaching the virtues of Linux (SearchOpenSource.com) 03 May 2006
>> Data center dos and don'ts: Virtualization (SearchOpenSource.com) 24 Apr 2006
>> PostgreSQL experts: Why are you still using a big bucks database (SearchOpenSource.com) 04 Apr 2006
>> 2006 phish tales: Flawed and fishy defenses (SearchOpenSource.com) 25 Jan 2006
>> Breaking down barriers to Linux desktop adoption (SearchOpenSource.com) 27 Feb 2006
>> 2006 phish tales, part 1: Worse on Linux or Windows? (SearchOpenSource.com) 23 Jan 2006
>> Managing your virtual data center (SearchOpenSource.com) 08 Jun 2006
>> Why Linux isn't too fat & MS hurts customers (SearchOpenSource.com) 12 Oct 2005
>> The case for Konqueror over IE and Windows file managers (SearchOpenSource.com) 20 Oct 2005
ADVICE:
>> "Test Driving Linux" by David Brickner
TIP :In David Brickner's "Test Driving Linux," Chapter 2 gives insight into Konqueror's power as a web browser.
>> A new place to call home - Chapter 3 of "Linux for non-geeks"
TIP :Chapter 3 from "Linux for non-geeks: A hands-on, project-based, take-it-slow guidebook" by Rickford Grant covers getting to ...
>> Application design, Ch. 6 of "PHP Hacks"
TIP :This chapter describes how to use PHP from the command line to support wikis, create proper XML and modular interfaces, as ...
>> Audio, Chapter 2 of "Linux Multimedia Hacks"
TIP :Whether you just want a simple audio player, or the power to rip, burn and mix, this chapter explains audio programs and the ...
>> Chapter 1, Porting project considerations, of 'Unix to Linux Porting'
TIP :Chapter 1, Porting project considerations, of "Unix to Linux Porting" explains the migration and porting processes, as well ...
>> Chapter 28, LDAP of 'Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed'
TIP :Chapter 28, "LDAP," of "Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed" explains the installation of an LDAP server including configuration of ...
>> Introducing network analysis - Chapter 1 of Ethereal packet sniffing
TIP :The authors discuss what network analysis is, who uses it and how it works; how to detect and protect against sniffers, and ...
>> Web servers: Mounting filesystems, adding users and groups and automating filesystems
TIP :Check out Chapter 4, "System Administration," which tells how to manage your Linux Web server with users from the command ...
>> Peter van der Linden's Guide to Linux
TIP :"Peter van der Linden's Guide to Linux" is a primer for Windows users who are curious Linux.
>> Testing Local Resources, chapter 7 of 'Nagios: System and Network Monitoring'
TIP :Keep track of your network activity with OS monitoring app, Nagios. Chapter 8, "Testing Local Resources" explains how to test ...
>> The dark side of the Web, Ch. 5 of "Phishing Exposed"
TIP :This chapter describes easily-exploited dynamic HTML features that are attractive to many hackers and how simple it was for a ...
>> Using Ethereal - Chapter 4 of Ethereal packet sniffing
TIP :How to get started with Ethereal, exploring the main window, other window components, exploring the menus and using ...
>> VMware ESX ahead of Xen and Virtual Server in virtualization race
TIP :Find out why two authors think VMware ESX Server is ahead of Xen and Virtual Server.
>> IT Managers: PGP is easy
TIP :Save yourself a security headache and adopt the easy to use, comprehensive e-mail encryption tool known as PGP. Learn just ...
>> Why PostgreSQL can best SQLServer, Oracle
TIP :Authors Robert Treat and Jason Gilmore explain why the PostgreSQL open source database management system can take on ...
>> Ogg Vorbis: Music to your ears
TIP :The author of "Linux Multimedia Hacks" recommends using OS music player Amarok, explains why Ogg Vorbis has superior sound ...
WHITE PAPERS:
>> Linux reverse engineering - Chapter 3 of Security Warrior
>> Wireless 802.11 hacks -- Chapter 10 of Hardware hacking: Have fun while voiding your warranty
>> Rapid application development with Mozilla: Chapter 8 -- Navigation
>> Embedded Software Development with eCos, Chapter 1: An Introduction to the eCos World
>> Chapter 3: Novell Management Tools - Novell NetWare 6.5 Administrator's Handbook
>> Red Hat Linux Pocket Administrator: Chapter 1 - Basic System Administration
>> XForms: XML powered Web forms, Chapter 1
>> Java Servlets - Chapter 2 of Servlets and JavaServer Pages: The J2EE Technology Web Tier
>> Chapter 3: Novell Management Tools - Novell NetWare 6.5 Administrator's Handbook
>> Hour 3: A first script - The final chapter of "Sams Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours"
>> Effective XML: 50 specific ways to improve your XML
>> Server types and security modes - The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide, Ch. 3
>> Ready....Set....Linux! - from Chapter 2 of Moving to Linux: Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye!

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