Linux and Unix operating system Books (Oreilly Publishing)
Linux and Unix operating system Books (Oreilly Publishing)
Backup & Recovery By W. Curtis PrestonJanuary 2007 $49.99 USD 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 complete…
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Linux Kernel in a Nutshell By Greg Kroah-HartmanDecember 2006 $34.99 USD 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…
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Essential CVS, Second Edition By Jennifer VespermanNovember 2006 $44.99 USD 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.…
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Fedora Linux By Chris TylerOctober 2006 $39.99 USD 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…
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LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Edition By Steven Pritchard, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Nicolai Langfeldt, Jeff Dean, James StangerJuly 2006 $59.99 USD 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…
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SUSE Linux By Chris Brown, PhDJuly 2006 $39.99 USD 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,…
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Ubuntu Hacks By Kyle Rankin, Jonathan Oxer, Bill ChildersJune 2006 $29.99 USD 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…
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bash Quick Reference By Arnold RobbinsJune 2006 $9.99 USD 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…
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Linux Annoyances for Geeks By Michael JangApril 2006 $34.99 USD 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…
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Rails Cookbook: Rough Cut Version By Rob OrsiniRough Cuts Release: March 2006Print Book Release: January 2006 $39.99 USD Ruby on Rails allows you to develop organized and scaleable web applications in real time. The Rails framework speeds up the process of creating database driven web applications and the…
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Understanding Linux Network Internals By Christian BenvenutiDecember 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two By William von Hagen, Brian K. JonesDecember 2005 $29.95 USD 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…
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Running Linux, Fifth Edition By Matthias Kalle Dalheimer, Matt WelshDecember 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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Run Your Own Web Server Using Linux & Apache By Tony Steidler-DennisonDecember 2005 $39.95 USD 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…
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Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition By Daniel P. Bovet, Marco CesatiNovember 2005 $49.95 USD 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.…
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Linux Multimedia Hacks By Kyle RankinNovember 2005 $29.95 USD 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,…
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Just Say No To Microsoft By Tony BoveNovember 2005 $24.95 USD 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…
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Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition By Arnold RobbinsOctober 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Desktop Pocket Guide By David BricknerSeptember 2005 $9.95 USD 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,…
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Debian System By Martin F. KrafftSeptember 2005 $44.95 USD 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…
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Linux in a Nutshell, Fifth Edition By Ellen Siever, Aaron Weber, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold RobbinsJuly 2005 $44.95 USD This updated fifth edition covers all substantial user, programming, administration, and networking commands for the most common Linux distributions. Considered by many to be the most complete and authoritative command…
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Linux Made Easy By Rickford GrantJuly 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Knoppix Pocket Reference By Kyle RankinJune 2005 $9.95 USD 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,…
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Mac OS X Tiger for Unix Geeks, Third Edition By Brian Jepson, Ernest E. RothmanJune 2005 $34.95 USD This is the book for Mac command-line fans. Completely revised and updated to cover Mac OS X Tiger, this new edition helps you quickly and painlessly get acclimated with Tiger's…
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Classic Shell Scripting By Arnold Robbins, Nelson H.F. BeebeMay 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Enterprise Cluster By Karl KopperMay 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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GDB Pocket Reference By Arnold RobbinsMay 2005 $9.95 USD 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…
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Degunking™ Linux By Roderick W. SmithMay 2005 $24.99 USD Linux has a great reputation for stability, but it does have a reputation for being difficult to set up and use to perform certain tasks. It also can collect more…
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Test Driving Linux By David BricknerApril 2005 $24.95 USD 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…
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Learning the bash Shell, Third Edition By Cameron NewhamMarch 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security By Yanek Korff, Paco Hope, Bruce PotterMarch 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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Linux Desktop Hacks By Nicholas Petreley, Jono BaconMarch 2005 $24.95 USD 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…
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Book of Postfix By Ralf Hildebrandt, Patrick KoetterMarch 2005 $44.95 USD 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…
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PowerPack 10.1 By MandrakesoftMarch 2005 $59.95 USD Mandrakelinux PowerPack 10.1 includes thousands of commercial and open source applications from the most popular to the most advanced, including a complete office suite, multimedia and internet software, and an…
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Discovery 10.1 By MandrakesoftMarch 2005 $43.95 USD Mandrake Discovery 10.1 is packed with all the key office productivity tools, web browsers, digital media software and graphics applications that you have come to rely upon plus more plug-and-play…
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Linux in a Windows World By Roderick W. SmithFebruary 2005 $44.95 USD 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.…
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Linux Device Drivers, Third Edition By Jonathan Corbet, Alessandro Rubini, Greg Kroah-HartmanFebruary 2005 $39.95 USD 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,…
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Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition By Tony Bautts, Terry Dawson, Gregor N. PurdyFebruary 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Server Security, Second Edition By Michael D. BauerJanuary 2005 $44.95 USD 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…
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Learning GNU Emacs, Third Edition By Debra Cameron, James Elliott, Marc Loy, Eric S. Raymond, Bill RosenblattDecember 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Linux Cookbook By Carla SchroderNovember 2004 $44.95 USD 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…
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Managing Projects with GNU Make, Third Edition By Robert MecklenburgNovember 2004 $29.95 USD 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…
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High Performance Linux Clusters with OSCAR, Rocks, OpenMosix, and MPI By Joseph D. SloanNovember 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Knoppix Hacks By Kyle RankinOctober 2004 $29.95 USD Knoppix Hacks is an invaluable collection of one hundred industrial-strength hacks for new Linux users, power users, and system administrators using--or considering using--the Knoppix Live CD. These tips and tools…
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SELinux By Bill McCartyOctober 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop By Tom Adelstein, Sam HiserSeptember 2004 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux iptables Pocket Reference By Gregor N. PurdyAugust 2004 $9.95 USD 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…
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Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing By Andrew M. St. LaurentAugust 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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Linux Cookbook, Second Edition By Michael StutzAugust 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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OpenOffice.org Writer By Jean Hollis WeberJuly 2004 $24.95 USD 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,…
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Mono: A Developer's Notebook By Edd Dumbill, Niel M. BornsteinJuly 2004 $24.95 USD 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.…
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SpamAssassin By Alan SchwartzJuly 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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Version Control with Subversion By Ben Collins-Sussman, Brian W. Fitzpatrick, C. Michael PilatoJune 2004 $34.95 USD Version Control with Subversion introduces the powerful new versioning tool designed to be the successor to CVS. An introduction to Subversion is followed by a guided tour of its capabilities.…
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BSD Hacks By Dru LavigneMay 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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How Linux Works By Brian WardMay 2004 $37.95 USD 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…
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Learning Red Hat Enterprise Linux & Fedora, Fourth Edition By Bill McCartyApril 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Linux Unwired By Roger Weeks, Edd Dumbill, Brian JepsonApril 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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Linux for Non-Geeks By Rickford GrantMarch 2004 $34.95 USD 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,…
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Official GNOME 2 Developer's Guide By Matthias WarkusMarch 2004 $49.95 USD 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…
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Linux Pocket Guide By Daniel J. BarrettFebruary 2004 $9.95 USD 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…
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Squid: The Definitive Guide By Duane WesselsJanuary 2004 $44.95 USD 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…
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Wicked Cool Shell Scripts By Dave TaylorJanuary 2004 $29.95 USD 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,…
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Postfix: The Definitive Guide By Kyle D. DentDecember 2003 $34.95 USD 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…
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The Best of The Joy of Tech By Nitrozac and Snaggy November 2003 $14.95 USD 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,…
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Pragmatic Version Control Using CVS By Dave Thomas, Andy HuntSeptember 2003 $29.95 USD 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…
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Even Grues Get Full By IlliadAugust 2003 $12.95 USD 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…
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CVS Pocket Reference, Second Edition By Gregor N. PurdyAugust 2003 $9.95 USD 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,…
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Open Source Development with CVS, Third Edition By Karl Fogel, Moshe BarJuly 2003 $39.99 USD 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…
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Book of Webmin By Joe CooperJuly 2003 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Security Cookbook By Daniel J. Barrett, Richard E. Silverman, Robert G. ByrnesJune 2003 $39.95 USD 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…
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Absolute OpenBSD By Michael W. LucasJune 2003 $39.95 USD 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…
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The Complete FreeBSD, Fourth Edition By Greg LeheyApril 2003 $44.95 USD 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…
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Building Embedded Linux Systems By Karim YaghmourApril 2003 $44.95 USD Building Embedded Linux Systems shows you how to design and build your own embedded systems using Linux® as the kernel and freely available open source tools as the framework. Written…
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Samba Pocket Reference, Second Edition By Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein, David Collier-BrownApril 2003 $9.95 USD 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…
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Using Samba, Second Edition By Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein, David Collier-BrownFebruary 2003 $39.95 USD Using Samba, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to Samba administration. It covers all versions of Samba from 2.0 to 2.2, including selected features from an alpha version of 3.0,…
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Practical UNIX and Internet Security, Third Edition By Simson Garfinkel, Gene Spafford, Alan SchwartzFebruary 2003 $54.95 USD 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…
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Linux Server Hacks By Rob FlickengerJanuary 2003 $24.95 USD 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…
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Objective-C Pocket Reference By Andrew M. DuncanDecember 2002 $9.95 USD 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…
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Managing RAID on Linux By Derek VadalaDecember 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Unix Power Tools, Third Edition By Shelley Powers, Jerry Peek, Tim O'Reilly, Mike LoukidesOctober 2002 $69.95 USD 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…
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Building Secure Servers with Linux By Michael D. BauerOctober 2002 $44.95 USD This book provides a unique balance of "big picture" principles that transcend specific software packages and version numbers, and very clear procedures on securing some of those software packages. An…
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Essential System Administration, Third Edition By Æleen FrischAugust 2002 $54.95 USD 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…
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Absolute BSD By Michael W. LucasJuly 2002 $39.95 USD Your guide to FreeBSD,the powerful, flexible, and cost-effective UNIX-based operating system. Includes coverage of installation, networking, add-on software, security, network services, system performance, kernel tweaking, file systems, SCSI & RAID…
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sed and awk Pocket Reference, Second Edition By Arnold RobbinsJune 2002 $9.95 USD 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…
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Learning the Korn Shell, Second Edition By Bill Rosenblatt, Arnold RobbinsApril 2002 $34.95 USD 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…
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Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman and the Free (Hard Cover) By Sam WilliamsMarch 2002 $22.95 USD 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…
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Book of VMware By Brian WardMarch 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Solaris 8 Administrator's Guide By Paul WattersJanuary 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Programming with Qt, Second Edition By Matthias Kalle DalheimerJanuary 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Learning the Unix Operating System, Fifth Edition By Jerry Peek, Grace Todino-Gonguet, John StrangOctober 2001 $19.95 USD 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…
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Hack Proofing Sun Solaris 8 By Randy Cook, Ido Dubrawsky, F. Williams LynchOctober 2001 $49.95 USD As a child, my father and I tried to design a birdfeeder that was easily accessible by birds but impossible to reach by squirrels. Our birdfeeders ranged from the simple…
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Open Source Development with CVS, Second Edition By Karl Fogel, Moshe BarOctober 2001 $39.99 USD 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…
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Programming Linux Games By Loki SoftwareAugust 2001 $39.95 USD 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…
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Hack Proofing Linux By James Stanger, Syngress Publishing, Patrick LaneJune 2001 $49.95 USD Shows experienced system administrators how to deploy Open Source
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Effective awk Programming, Third Edition By Arnold RobbinsMay 2001 $39.95 USD 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…
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Kylix Power Solutions with Don Taylor, Jim Mischel By Don Taylor, Tim Gentry, Jim MischelMay 2001 $39.99 USD 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…
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Unix for Oracle DBAs Pocket Reference By Donald K. BurlesonFebruary 2001 $9.95 USD 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…
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GIMP Pocket Reference By Sven NeumannSeptember 2000 $9.95 USD 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…
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Linux Music & Sound By Dave PhillipsSeptember 2000 $39.95 USD Are you interested in creating, recording and mixing your own music with Linux? If so, then you've found the right book. Linux Music & Sound is an in-depth introduction to…
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Linux System Administration Black BK By Dee-Ann LeBlancAugust 2000 $49.99 USD 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…
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Linux Problem Solver By Brian WardJuly 2000 $34.95 USD Solving the innumerable problems that arise on a Linux machine or network can be a full-time job. Fortunately, Brian Ward has written The Linux Problem Solver to ease the pain.…
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Motif Reference Manual, VOL.6B, Second Edition By Antony Fountain, Paula FergusonFebruary 2000 $49.95 USD 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…
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Tcl/Tk in a Nutshell By Paul Raines, Jeff TranterMarch 1999 $29.95 USD 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…
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vi Editor Pocket Reference By Arnold RobbinsJanuary 1999 $9.95 USD 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…
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Learning the vi Editor, Sixth Edition By Linda Lamb, Arnold RobbinsNovember 1998 $29.95 USD This complete guide to editing with vi, the editor available on nearly every Unix system, covers four popular vi clones and includes command summaries for easy reference. It starts with…
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GNU Emacs Pocket Reference By Debra CameronNovember 1998 $9.95 USD 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…
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Tcl/Tk Pocket Reference By Paul RainesOctober 1998 $9.95 USD 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.…
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Writing GNU Emacs Extensions By Bob GlicksteinApril 1997 $32.95 USD This book introduces Emacs Lisp and tells you how to make the editor do whatever you want, whether it's altering the way text scrolls or inventing a whole new "major…
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sed & awk, Second Edition By Dale Dougherty, Arnold RobbinsMarch 1997 $34.95 USD 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…
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Programming with GNU Software By Andy Oram, Mike LoukidesDecember 1996 $39.95 USD 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…
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PThreads Programming By Bradford Nichols, Dick Buttlar, Jacqueline Proulx FarrellSeptember 1996 $34.95 USD 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…
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Software Portability with imake, Second Edition By Paul DuBoisSeptember 1996 $32.95 USD 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…
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Using csh & tcsh By Paul DuBoisJuly 1995 $29.95 USD 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…
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WYNTK: UNIX System Admininistrator By Linda MuiApril 1995 $17.95 USD 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…
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Porting UNIX Software By Greg LeheyApril 1995 $29.95 USD This book deals with the whole life cycle of porting, from setting up a source tree on your system to correcting platform differences and even testing the executable after it's…
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Applying RCS and SCCS By Don Bolinger, Tan BronsonMarch 1995 $34.95 USD 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…
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POSIX.4 Programmers Guide By Bill GallmeisterJanuary 1995 $39.95 USD 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…
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Exploring Expect By Don LibesDecember 1994 $34.95 USD 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…
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XLIB Programming Manual, Rel. 5, Third Edition By Adrian NyeJune 1994 $34.95 USD 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…
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XLIB Reference Manual R5 By Adrian NyeJune 1994 $34.95 USD Complete reference guide to the X library (Xlib), the lowest level of programming interface to X. Covers X11 Release 4 and Release 5.
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X Users Guide Motif R5, Second Edition By Valerie Quercia, Tim O'ReillyJune 1994 $34.95 USD 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…
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SCO UNIX in a Nutshell By The staff of O'Reilly Media, Ellie CutlerFebruary 1994 $29.95 USD 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…
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lex & yacc, Second Edition By John Levine, Tony Mason, Doug BrownOctober 1992 $29.95 USD Shows programmers how to use two Unix utilities, lex and yacc, in program development. You'll find tutorial sections for novice users, reference sections for advanced users, and a detailed index.…
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X Toolkit Intrinsics Prog Vol 4M, Second Edition By Tim O'Reilly, Adrian NyeAugust 1992 $34.95 USD 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…
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X Toolkit Intrinsics Ref Man R5, Third Edition August 1992 $44.95 USD 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…
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X Protocol Volume 0 R6, Fourth Edition July 1992 $34.95 USD This manual describes the X Network Protocol, which underlies all software for Version 11 of the X Window System. It not only provides a practical demonstration of what is involved…
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Power Programming with RPC By John BloomerFebruary 1992 $29.95 USD 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…
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POSIX Programmers Guide By Donald LewineApril 1991 $39.95 USD 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…
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termcap and terminfo By John Strang, Linda Mui, Tim O'ReillyApril 1988 $29.95 USD 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.
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Programming with curses By John StrangJanuary 1986 $14.95 USD 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…
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Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit By David Allen, Christian Lahti, Herbert Lewis, John Streeton Stile, James Stanger, Andrew Taylor Scott, Timothy Tuck $49.95 USD Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit is a unique book that offers a complete solution for migrating from Windows to Linux. It provides migration process planning, automated migration scripts, anti-virus/anti-spam solutions,…
Backup & Recovery By W. Curtis PrestonJanuary 2007 $49.99 USD 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 complete…
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Linux Kernel in a Nutshell By Greg Kroah-HartmanDecember 2006 $34.99 USD 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…
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Essential CVS, Second Edition By Jennifer VespermanNovember 2006 $44.99 USD 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.…
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Fedora Linux By Chris TylerOctober 2006 $39.99 USD 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…
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LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell, Second Edition By Steven Pritchard, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Nicolai Langfeldt, Jeff Dean, James StangerJuly 2006 $59.99 USD 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…
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SUSE Linux By Chris Brown, PhDJuly 2006 $39.99 USD 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,…
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Ubuntu Hacks By Kyle Rankin, Jonathan Oxer, Bill ChildersJune 2006 $29.99 USD 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…
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bash Quick Reference By Arnold RobbinsJune 2006 $9.99 USD 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…
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Linux Annoyances for Geeks By Michael JangApril 2006 $34.99 USD 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…
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Rails Cookbook: Rough Cut Version By Rob OrsiniRough Cuts Release: March 2006Print Book Release: January 2006 $39.99 USD Ruby on Rails allows you to develop organized and scaleable web applications in real time. The Rails framework speeds up the process of creating database driven web applications and the…
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Understanding Linux Network Internals By Christian BenvenutiDecember 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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Linux Server Hacks, Volume Two By William von Hagen, Brian K. JonesDecember 2005 $29.95 USD 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…
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Running Linux, Fifth Edition By Matthias Kalle Dalheimer, Matt WelshDecember 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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Run Your Own Web Server Using Linux & Apache By Tony Steidler-DennisonDecember 2005 $39.95 USD 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…
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Understanding the Linux Kernel, Third Edition By Daniel P. Bovet, Marco CesatiNovember 2005 $49.95 USD 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.…
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Linux Multimedia Hacks By Kyle RankinNovember 2005 $29.95 USD 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,…
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Just Say No To Microsoft By Tony BoveNovember 2005 $24.95 USD 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…
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Unix in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition By Arnold RobbinsOctober 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Desktop Pocket Guide By David BricknerSeptember 2005 $9.95 USD 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,…
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Debian System By Martin F. KrafftSeptember 2005 $44.95 USD 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…
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Linux in a Nutshell, Fifth Edition By Ellen Siever, Aaron Weber, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold RobbinsJuly 2005 $44.95 USD This updated fifth edition covers all substantial user, programming, administration, and networking commands for the most common Linux distributions. Considered by many to be the most complete and authoritative command…
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Linux Made Easy By Rickford GrantJuly 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Knoppix Pocket Reference By Kyle RankinJune 2005 $9.95 USD 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,…
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Mac OS X Tiger for Unix Geeks, Third Edition By Brian Jepson, Ernest E. RothmanJune 2005 $34.95 USD This is the book for Mac command-line fans. Completely revised and updated to cover Mac OS X Tiger, this new edition helps you quickly and painlessly get acclimated with Tiger's…
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Classic Shell Scripting By Arnold Robbins, Nelson H.F. BeebeMay 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Enterprise Cluster By Karl KopperMay 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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GDB Pocket Reference By Arnold RobbinsMay 2005 $9.95 USD 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…
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Degunking™ Linux By Roderick W. SmithMay 2005 $24.99 USD Linux has a great reputation for stability, but it does have a reputation for being difficult to set up and use to perform certain tasks. It also can collect more…
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Test Driving Linux By David BricknerApril 2005 $24.95 USD 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…
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Learning the bash Shell, Third Edition By Cameron NewhamMarch 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Mastering FreeBSD and OpenBSD Security By Yanek Korff, Paco Hope, Bruce PotterMarch 2005 $49.95 USD 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…
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Linux Desktop Hacks By Nicholas Petreley, Jono BaconMarch 2005 $24.95 USD 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…
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Book of Postfix By Ralf Hildebrandt, Patrick KoetterMarch 2005 $44.95 USD 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…
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PowerPack 10.1 By MandrakesoftMarch 2005 $59.95 USD Mandrakelinux PowerPack 10.1 includes thousands of commercial and open source applications from the most popular to the most advanced, including a complete office suite, multimedia and internet software, and an…
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Discovery 10.1 By MandrakesoftMarch 2005 $43.95 USD Mandrake Discovery 10.1 is packed with all the key office productivity tools, web browsers, digital media software and graphics applications that you have come to rely upon plus more plug-and-play…
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Linux in a Windows World By Roderick W. SmithFebruary 2005 $44.95 USD 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.…
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Linux Device Drivers, Third Edition By Jonathan Corbet, Alessandro Rubini, Greg Kroah-HartmanFebruary 2005 $39.95 USD 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,…
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Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition By Tony Bautts, Terry Dawson, Gregor N. PurdyFebruary 2005 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Server Security, Second Edition By Michael D. BauerJanuary 2005 $44.95 USD 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…
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Learning GNU Emacs, Third Edition By Debra Cameron, James Elliott, Marc Loy, Eric S. Raymond, Bill RosenblattDecember 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Linux Cookbook By Carla SchroderNovember 2004 $44.95 USD 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…
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Managing Projects with GNU Make, Third Edition By Robert MecklenburgNovember 2004 $29.95 USD 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…
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High Performance Linux Clusters with OSCAR, Rocks, OpenMosix, and MPI By Joseph D. SloanNovember 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Knoppix Hacks By Kyle RankinOctober 2004 $29.95 USD Knoppix Hacks is an invaluable collection of one hundred industrial-strength hacks for new Linux users, power users, and system administrators using--or considering using--the Knoppix Live CD. These tips and tools…
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SELinux By Bill McCartyOctober 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop By Tom Adelstein, Sam HiserSeptember 2004 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux iptables Pocket Reference By Gregor N. PurdyAugust 2004 $9.95 USD 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…
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Understanding Open Source and Free Software Licensing By Andrew M. St. LaurentAugust 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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Linux Cookbook, Second Edition By Michael StutzAugust 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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OpenOffice.org Writer By Jean Hollis WeberJuly 2004 $24.95 USD 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,…
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Mono: A Developer's Notebook By Edd Dumbill, Niel M. BornsteinJuly 2004 $24.95 USD 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.…
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SpamAssassin By Alan SchwartzJuly 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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Version Control with Subversion By Ben Collins-Sussman, Brian W. Fitzpatrick, C. Michael PilatoJune 2004 $34.95 USD Version Control with Subversion introduces the powerful new versioning tool designed to be the successor to CVS. An introduction to Subversion is followed by a guided tour of its capabilities.…
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BSD Hacks By Dru LavigneMay 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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How Linux Works By Brian WardMay 2004 $37.95 USD 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…
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Learning Red Hat Enterprise Linux & Fedora, Fourth Edition By Bill McCartyApril 2004 $39.95 USD 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…
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Linux Unwired By Roger Weeks, Edd Dumbill, Brian JepsonApril 2004 $24.95 USD 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…
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Linux for Non-Geeks By Rickford GrantMarch 2004 $34.95 USD 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,…
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Official GNOME 2 Developer's Guide By Matthias WarkusMarch 2004 $49.95 USD 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…
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Linux Pocket Guide By Daniel J. BarrettFebruary 2004 $9.95 USD 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…
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Squid: The Definitive Guide By Duane WesselsJanuary 2004 $44.95 USD 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…
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Wicked Cool Shell Scripts By Dave TaylorJanuary 2004 $29.95 USD 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,…
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Postfix: The Definitive Guide By Kyle D. DentDecember 2003 $34.95 USD 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…
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The Best of The Joy of Tech By Nitrozac and Snaggy November 2003 $14.95 USD 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,…
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Pragmatic Version Control Using CVS By Dave Thomas, Andy HuntSeptember 2003 $29.95 USD 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…
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Even Grues Get Full By IlliadAugust 2003 $12.95 USD 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…
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CVS Pocket Reference, Second Edition By Gregor N. PurdyAugust 2003 $9.95 USD 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,…
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Open Source Development with CVS, Third Edition By Karl Fogel, Moshe BarJuly 2003 $39.99 USD 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…
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Book of Webmin By Joe CooperJuly 2003 $34.95 USD 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…
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Linux Security Cookbook By Daniel J. Barrett, Richard E. Silverman, Robert G. ByrnesJune 2003 $39.95 USD 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…
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Absolute OpenBSD By Michael W. LucasJune 2003 $39.95 USD 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…
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The Complete FreeBSD, Fourth Edition By Greg LeheyApril 2003 $44.95 USD 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…
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Building Embedded Linux Systems By Karim YaghmourApril 2003 $44.95 USD Building Embedded Linux Systems shows you how to design and build your own embedded systems using Linux® as the kernel and freely available open source tools as the framework. Written…
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Samba Pocket Reference, Second Edition By Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein, David Collier-BrownApril 2003 $9.95 USD 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…
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Using Samba, Second Edition By Jay Ts, Robert Eckstein, David Collier-BrownFebruary 2003 $39.95 USD Using Samba, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to Samba administration. It covers all versions of Samba from 2.0 to 2.2, including selected features from an alpha version of 3.0,…
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Practical UNIX and Internet Security, Third Edition By Simson Garfinkel, Gene Spafford, Alan SchwartzFebruary 2003 $54.95 USD 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…
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Linux Server Hacks By Rob FlickengerJanuary 2003 $24.95 USD 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…
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Objective-C Pocket Reference By Andrew M. DuncanDecember 2002 $9.95 USD 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…
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Managing RAID on Linux By Derek VadalaDecember 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Unix Power Tools, Third Edition By Shelley Powers, Jerry Peek, Tim O'Reilly, Mike LoukidesOctober 2002 $69.95 USD 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…
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Building Secure Servers with Linux By Michael D. BauerOctober 2002 $44.95 USD This book provides a unique balance of "big picture" principles that transcend specific software packages and version numbers, and very clear procedures on securing some of those software packages. An…
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Essential System Administration, Third Edition By Æleen FrischAugust 2002 $54.95 USD 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…
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Absolute BSD By Michael W. LucasJuly 2002 $39.95 USD Your guide to FreeBSD,the powerful, flexible, and cost-effective UNIX-based operating system. Includes coverage of installation, networking, add-on software, security, network services, system performance, kernel tweaking, file systems, SCSI & RAID…
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sed and awk Pocket Reference, Second Edition By Arnold RobbinsJune 2002 $9.95 USD 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…
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Learning the Korn Shell, Second Edition By Bill Rosenblatt, Arnold RobbinsApril 2002 $34.95 USD 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…
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Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman and the Free (Hard Cover) By Sam WilliamsMarch 2002 $22.95 USD 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…
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Book of VMware By Brian WardMarch 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Solaris 8 Administrator's Guide By Paul WattersJanuary 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Programming with Qt, Second Edition By Matthias Kalle DalheimerJanuary 2002 $39.95 USD 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…
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Learning the Unix Operating System, Fifth Edition By Jerry Peek, Grace Todino-Gonguet, John StrangOctober 2001 $19.95 USD 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…
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Hack Proofing Sun Solaris 8 By Randy Cook, Ido Dubrawsky, F. Williams LynchOctober 2001 $49.95 USD As a child, my father and I tried to design a birdfeeder that was easily accessible by birds but impossible to reach by squirrels. Our birdfeeders ranged from the simple…
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Open Source Development with CVS, Second Edition By Karl Fogel, Moshe BarOctober 2001 $39.99 USD 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…
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Programming Linux Games By Loki SoftwareAugust 2001 $39.95 USD 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…
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Hack Proofing Linux By James Stanger, Syngress Publishing, Patrick LaneJune 2001 $49.95 USD Shows experienced system administrators how to deploy Open Source
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Effective awk Programming, Third Edition By Arnold RobbinsMay 2001 $39.95 USD 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…
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Kylix Power Solutions with Don Taylor, Jim Mischel By Don Taylor, Tim Gentry, Jim MischelMay 2001 $39.99 USD 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…
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Unix for Oracle DBAs Pocket Reference By Donald K. BurlesonFebruary 2001 $9.95 USD 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…
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GIMP Pocket Reference By Sven NeumannSeptember 2000 $9.95 USD 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…
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Linux Music & Sound By Dave PhillipsSeptember 2000 $39.95 USD Are you interested in creating, recording and mixing your own music with Linux? If so, then you've found the right book. Linux Music & Sound is an in-depth introduction to…
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Linux System Administration Black BK By Dee-Ann LeBlancAugust 2000 $49.99 USD 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…
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Linux Problem Solver By Brian WardJuly 2000 $34.95 USD Solving the innumerable problems that arise on a Linux machine or network can be a full-time job. Fortunately, Brian Ward has written The Linux Problem Solver to ease the pain.…
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Motif Reference Manual, VOL.6B, Second Edition By Antony Fountain, Paula FergusonFebruary 2000 $49.95 USD 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…
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Tcl/Tk in a Nutshell By Paul Raines, Jeff TranterMarch 1999 $29.95 USD 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…
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vi Editor Pocket Reference By Arnold RobbinsJanuary 1999 $9.95 USD 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…
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Learning the vi Editor, Sixth Edition By Linda Lamb, Arnold RobbinsNovember 1998 $29.95 USD This complete guide to editing with vi, the editor available on nearly every Unix system, covers four popular vi clones and includes command summaries for easy reference. It starts with…
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GNU Emacs Pocket Reference By Debra CameronNovember 1998 $9.95 USD 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…
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Tcl/Tk Pocket Reference By Paul RainesOctober 1998 $9.95 USD 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.…
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Writing GNU Emacs Extensions By Bob GlicksteinApril 1997 $32.95 USD This book introduces Emacs Lisp and tells you how to make the editor do whatever you want, whether it's altering the way text scrolls or inventing a whole new "major…
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sed & awk, Second Edition By Dale Dougherty, Arnold RobbinsMarch 1997 $34.95 USD 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…
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Programming with GNU Software By Andy Oram, Mike LoukidesDecember 1996 $39.95 USD 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…
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PThreads Programming By Bradford Nichols, Dick Buttlar, Jacqueline Proulx FarrellSeptember 1996 $34.95 USD 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…
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Software Portability with imake, Second Edition By Paul DuBoisSeptember 1996 $32.95 USD 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…
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Using csh & tcsh By Paul DuBoisJuly 1995 $29.95 USD 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…
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WYNTK: UNIX System Admininistrator By Linda MuiApril 1995 $17.95 USD 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…
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Porting UNIX Software By Greg LeheyApril 1995 $29.95 USD This book deals with the whole life cycle of porting, from setting up a source tree on your system to correcting platform differences and even testing the executable after it's…
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Applying RCS and SCCS By Don Bolinger, Tan BronsonMarch 1995 $34.95 USD 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…
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POSIX.4 Programmers Guide By Bill GallmeisterJanuary 1995 $39.95 USD 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…
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Exploring Expect By Don LibesDecember 1994 $34.95 USD 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…
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XLIB Programming Manual, Rel. 5, Third Edition By Adrian NyeJune 1994 $34.95 USD 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…
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XLIB Reference Manual R5 By Adrian NyeJune 1994 $34.95 USD Complete reference guide to the X library (Xlib), the lowest level of programming interface to X. Covers X11 Release 4 and Release 5.
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X Users Guide Motif R5, Second Edition By Valerie Quercia, Tim O'ReillyJune 1994 $34.95 USD 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…
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SCO UNIX in a Nutshell By The staff of O'Reilly Media, Ellie CutlerFebruary 1994 $29.95 USD 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…
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lex & yacc, Second Edition By John Levine, Tony Mason, Doug BrownOctober 1992 $29.95 USD Shows programmers how to use two Unix utilities, lex and yacc, in program development. You'll find tutorial sections for novice users, reference sections for advanced users, and a detailed index.…
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X Toolkit Intrinsics Prog Vol 4M, Second Edition By Tim O'Reilly, Adrian NyeAugust 1992 $34.95 USD 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…
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X Toolkit Intrinsics Ref Man R5, Third Edition August 1992 $44.95 USD 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…
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X Protocol Volume 0 R6, Fourth Edition July 1992 $34.95 USD This manual describes the X Network Protocol, which underlies all software for Version 11 of the X Window System. It not only provides a practical demonstration of what is involved…
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Power Programming with RPC By John BloomerFebruary 1992 $29.95 USD 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…
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POSIX Programmers Guide By Donald LewineApril 1991 $39.95 USD 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…
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termcap and terminfo By John Strang, Linda Mui, Tim O'ReillyApril 1988 $29.95 USD 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.
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Programming with curses By John StrangJanuary 1986 $14.95 USD 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…
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Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit By David Allen, Christian Lahti, Herbert Lewis, John Streeton Stile, James Stanger, Andrew Taylor Scott, Timothy Tuck $49.95 USD Windows to Linux Migration Toolkit is a unique book that offers a complete solution for migrating from Windows to Linux. It provides migration process planning, automated migration scripts, anti-virus/anti-spam solutions,…
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