[Charlotte.PM] Fwd: Newsletter from the O'Reilly UG Program, June 15
William McKee
william at knowmad.com
Thu Jun 15 19:52:14 PDT 2006
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> -Active Directory Cookbook, Second Edition
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> -ASP.NET 2.0 Black Book
> -Atlas UpdatePanel Control (PDF)
> -The Book of Nero 7
> -Building Scalable Web Sites
> -Building Tag Clouds in Perl and PHP (PDF)
> -Computer Security Basics, Second Edition
> -Deliver First Class Websites
> -Digital Photography: The Missing Manual
> -The eBay Price Guide
> -From Java to Ruby
> -HTML and XHTML Pocket Reference, Third Edition
> -Interface Oriented Design
> -Mapping and Modding Half-Life 2 Complete
> -No Fluff, Just Stuff Anthology
> -Object Oriented PHP
> -Pragmatic Version Control, Second Edition
> -Process Improvement Essentials (Rough Cuts Version)
> -RJS Templates for Rails (PDF)
> -Search Engine Optimization (PDF)
> -SQL Server 2005 Black Book, Second Edition
> -Steal This Computer Book 4.0, Fourth Edition
> -Ubuntu Hacks
> -Understanding MySQL Internals (Rough Cuts Version)
> -Unicode Explained
> -Visual C# 2005 Black Book
> -Web Services on Rails (PDF)
> -Winternals Defragmentation, Recovery, and Administration
> Field Guide
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> ***Ajax Design Patterns
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> This handy reference reveals how Ajax patterns can vastly improve your
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> ***ASP.NET 2.0 Black Book
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> ***Atlas UpdatePanel Control (PDF)
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> ***Building Scalable Web Sites
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> ***Building Tag Clouds in Perl and PHP (PDF)
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> Tag clouds are everywhere on the web these days. First popularized by
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> ***Computer Security Basics, Second Edition
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> ***Deliver First Class Websites
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> ***Digital Photography: The Missing Manual
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> "Digital Photography: The Missing Manual" helps you to take beautiful
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> ***The eBay Price Guide
> Publisher: No Starch Press
> ISBN: 1593270550
> A one-stop shop for pricing information and tips for successful buying
> and selling on eBay. Sellers learn how to price their items
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> ***From Java to Ruby
> Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf
> ISBN: 0976694093
> "Java to Ruby" is packed with interviews of Ruby customers and
> developers, so you can see what types of projects are likely to succeed,
> and which ones are likely to fail. Ruby and Rails may be the answer, but
> first, you need to be sure you're asking the right question. By
> addressing risk and fitness of purpose, "From Java to Ruby" makes sure
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> ***HTML and XHTML Pocket Reference, Third Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596527276
> You're ready to make the move to much cleaner standards-compliant web
> design, but how do you keep all those HTML tags and CSS values straight?
> This handy pocket guide offers alphabetical listings of every element
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>
> ***Interface Oriented Design
> Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf
> ISBN: 0976694050
> "Interface Oriented Design" focuses on an important, but often
> neglected, aspect of object-oriented design. You'll learn by pragmatic
> example how to create effective designs composed of interfaces to
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> ***Mapping and Modding Half-Life 2 Complete
> Publisher: Paraglyph Press
> ISBN: 1933097132
> Modding is the new craze that has taken the gaming world by storm. And
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> ***No Fluff, Just Stuff Anthology
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> ISBN: 0977616665
> The No Fluff, Just Stuff Symposium Series is a traveling conference
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> ***Object Oriented PHP
> Publisher: No Starch Press
> ISBN: 1593270771
> "Object Oriented PHP" shows developers how to take advantage of the new
> object oriented features of PHP. The author's practical approach uses
> numerous code examples, which will help developers get up to speed with
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>
> ***Pragmatic Version Control, Second Edition
> Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf
> ISBN: 0977616657
> This book covers the theory behind version control and how it can help
> developers become more efficient, work better as a team, and keep on top
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> button for the project: nothing is final, and mistakes are easily rolled
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> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/0977616657/>
>
>
> ***Process Improvement Essentials (Rough Cuts Version)
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596527667
> "Software Process Improvement Essentials" combines the foundation needed
> to understand process improvement theory with the best practices to help
> individuals implement process improvement initiatives in their
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> Sigma--amidst the buzz and hype--tend to get lumped together under a
> common label. This book delivers a combined guide to all three programs,
> compares their applicability, and then sets the foundation for further
> exploration.
> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/artofsoftware/>
>
>
> ***RJS Templates for Rails (PDF)
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596528094
> RJS templates are an exciting and powerful new type of template added to
> Rails 1.1. Unlike conventional Rails templates that generate HTML or
> XML, RJS templates generate JavaScript code that is executed when it is
> returned to the browser. This JavaScript generation allows you to
> perform multiple page updates in-place without a page reload using Ajax.
> All the JavaScript you need is generated from simple templates written
> in Ruby. This document helps you get acquainted with how RJS templates
> fit into the Rails framework and gets you started with a few
> easy-to-follow examples.
> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/rjsrails/>
>
>
> ***Search Engine Optimization (PDF)
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596527861
> SEO--short for Search Engine Optimization--is the art, craft, and
> science of driving web traffic to web sites. Web traffic is food, drink,
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> PageRank (and Google itself); how to get listed, get links, and get
> syndicated; SEO best practices; and much more.
> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/seo/>
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> ***SQL Server 2005 Black Book, Second Edition
> Publisher: Paraglyph Press
> ISBN: 1933097183
> The "SQL Server 2005 Black Book" shows readers how to use SQL Server 2005
> for enterprise-level development and support. Readers will learn how to
> leverage the full potential of relational database technology to create
> state-of-the-art databases with reporting services. This comprehensive
> reference will help developers and administrators discover the enhanced
> features of SQL Server 2005.
> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1933097183/>
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> ***Steal This Computer Book 4.0, Fourth Edition
> Publisher: No Starch Press
> ISBN: 1593271050
> This offbeat, non-technical book examines what hackers do, how they do
> it, and how readers can protect themselves. Informative, irreverent, and
> entertaining, the completely revised fourth edition of "Steal This
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> megabytes of hacking and security-related programs that tie-in to each
> chapter in the book.
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> ***Ubuntu Hacks
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596527209
> 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 on getting the most out of
> the free applications packaged with the Ubuntu Linux distribution, while
> intermediate and advanced readers will learn the ins-and-outs of power
> management, wireless roaming, 3D video acceleration, server
> configuration, and much more.
> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ubuntuhks/>
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> ***Understanding MySQL Internals: Rough Cuts Version
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> ISBN: 0596528078
> The MySQL database provides unprecedented opportunities for IT
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> of this widely-used database. Learn how data structures and convenience
> functions operate, how to add your own storage engine or configuration
> option, and much more. Get started today with "Understanding MySQL
> Internals" and you will soon reach a whole new level of comprehension
> regarding database development.
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>
> ***Unicode Explained
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> ISBN: 059610121X
> Possessing everything you need to grasp Unicode, this comprehensive
> reference takes you on a detailed guide through the complex character
> world. Learn how to identify and classify characters, utilize their
> properties, and process data in a robust manner. Other topics include
> collation and sorting, line breaking rules and Unicode encodings.
> Perfect for both beginning and seasoned programmers.
> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/unicode/>
>
>
> ***Visual C# 2005 Black Book
> Publisher: Paraglyph Press
> ISBN: 1933097167
> "Visual C# 2005 Black Book" is one of the first books that presents in
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> ***Web Services on Rails (PDF)
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596527969
> This PDF will show you how your small business or enterprise can publish
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> examples and code details so you can see just how everything works.
> <http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/websor/>
>
>
> ***Winternals Defragmentation, Recovery, and Administration Field Guide
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> ISBN: 1597490792
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> ***Peter Krogh: Digital Asset Management Workshop, London, England--
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> Author Peter Krogh ("The DAM Book: Digital Asset Management for
> Photographers") will be conducting a 3-hour workshop on the principles
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> ***Anton Chuvakin at the 18th Annual FIRST Conference 2006,
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> Author Anton Chuvakin ("Security Warrior") is speaking on "Log Analysis
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> <http://www.first.org/conference/2006/>
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> ***Perl Authors at YAPC::NA, Chicago, IL--June 26-28
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> ***Dan Gillmor at Brainstorm: Fortune Conference, Aspen, CO--June 27
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>
>
> ***OSCON, July 24-28--Portland,OR
> OSCON, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention, is still where open source
> rubber meets the road. OSCON happens July 24-28, 2006 in open source
> hotspot Portland, Oregon, and registration has just opened. Hundreds of
> sessions and tutorials. Thousands of open source mavericks, brainiacs,
> hackers, activists, scientists, and their admirers, some in
> business-casual disguise. Read all about it.
> <http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon/>
>
> Use code "os06dsug" when you register, and receive 15% off
> the early registration price.
>
> To register for the conference, go to:
> <http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/46/register.html>
>
> ================================================
> News From O'Reilly & Beyond
> ================================================
> ---------------------
> General News
> ---------------------
> ***Books Take Offbeat, Sometimes Harsh View of Tech Industry
> No Starch Press gets a mention in the Tech Talk column--"It's rare that
> a small publishing company makes its mark in the industry, constantly
> overshadowed by those with deep pockets that can churn out a new title
> every 20 seconds. But No Starch Press seems to have hit the ground
> running with several of its offerings, including 'The Cult of the Mac'
> by Leander Kahney, 'Steal This Computer Book 4.0' by Wallace Wang and
> the soon-to-be indispensable 'It's Never Done that Before' by John Ross."
> <http://www.shns.com/shns/g_index2.cfm?action=detail&pk=TECHTALK-06-07-06>
>
> ---------------------
> Open Source
> ---------------------
> ***Design Tips for Building Tag Clouds
> To give you a sampling of what you'll find in "Building Tag Clouds in
> Perl and PHP," a new, downloadable PDF from O'Reilly, we've excerpted
> this section on tips for designing the most effective tag clouds.
> <http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2006/06/08/designing-tag-clouds.html>
>
>
> ***Switching Back to Desktop Linux
> Almost everyone at O'Reilly owns an iBook or PowerBook and almost
> everyone runs Mac OS X. It's not everyone's ideal operating system,
> however. Recently, free software editor chromatic explained to Mac
> editor Derrick Story why he switched back to desktop Linux. Here's what
> he wants in a usable Unix desktop.
> <http://linux.oreillynet.com/pub/a/linux/2006/06/01/switching-back.html>
>
> ---------------------
> Digital Media
> ---------------------
> ***Travel Advice for Photographers
> Are you the type of photographer who wants to be prepared for every
> situation on the road? If so, pro shooter Ed Carreon has tips for the
> traveling photographer based on his years of experience. You won't
> believe some of the items in his travel kit.
> <http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2006/06/14/travel-advice-for-photographers.html>
>
>
> ***Announcing the 2006 O?Reilly Photoshop Cook-off
> Win some great prizes from Adobe, Pantone, Lowepro, GretagMacbeth,
> iStock Photo, Lynda.com, and more in the 2006 O?Reilly Photoshop
> Cook-off. Just take up to three of your own photos and manipulate them
> with Adobe Photoshop, using recipes from any of the five O?Reilly
> Photoshop Cookbooks: "Photoshop Retouching Cookbook for Digital
> Photographers," "Photoshop Blending Modes Cookbook for Digital
> Photographers," "Photoshop Photo Effects Cookbook," "Photoshop Filter
> Effects Encyclopedia," and "Photoshop Fine Art Effects Cookbook." The
> contest will be judged by a panel of experts from the industry?s A-list:
> Bert Monroy, Katrin Eismann, Deke McClelland, Tim Grey, and Mikkel
> Aaland, among others. Entries may be submitted from May 15--August 15,
> 2006.
>
> For details and contest rules, go to:
> <http://www.oreilly.com/go/pscontest-ug>
>
> Cook-Off Flyer:
> <http://ug.oreilly.com/banners/creativemedia/cookoff_flyer.pdf>
>
> ---------------------
> Mac
> ---------------------
> ***Apple vs. the Bloggers: How It Unfolded and Where It Stands Now
> When AppleInsider and PowerPage published apparently purloined
> confidential documents from Cupertino, Apple sued their ISPs to find out
> who inside the company was leaking. This set into motion a series of
> court proceedings that helped define the rights of bloggers and privacy
> for those who use the Internet. Richard Koman reports.
> <http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2006/06/13/apple-vs-the-bloggers.html>
>
>
> ***MacBook Pro: The Thermal Paste Question
> The MacBook Pro is a hot machine--literally so hot that it becomes
> uncomfortable on your lap after extended periods of use. Some users
> blame the excessive use of thermal paste between the main chips on the
> logic board and the thermal pipes. Is this the problem? James Duncan
> Davidson cracks open his MacBook Pro to find out.
> <http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2006/05/23/thermal-paste-question.html>
>
> ---------------------
> Windows/.NET
> ---------------------
> ***Windows Vista Beta 2 Up Close and Personal
> Vista Beta 2 is finally out. What's good and what's bad? Wei-Meng Lee
> takes it for a test drive and gives you the full rundown.
> <http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/windows/2006/05/30/whats-good-and-bad-with-vista-beta-2.html>
>
>
> ***Avalon Beta 2 Change Notes + Samples
> Chris Sells and Ian Griffiths ("Programming Windows Presentation
> Foundation") have prepared updated samples and change notes for the
> Avalon book for the move from the Feb CTP to Beta 2.
> <http://www.sellsbrothers.com/news/showTopic.aspx?ixTopic=1996>
>
>
> ***Designing Small Windows Networks
> It's not as simple as you think to design a network for small
> business--you need to design for maximum benefit with minimum resources.
> Mitch Tulloch tells you how to do it, taking into account everything
> from deploying Small Business Server to rolling your own solution.
> <http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/windows/2006/06/06/designing-small-windows-networks.html>
>
> ---------------------
> Web
> ---------------------
> ***HTML & CSS: An Absolute Beginner's Guide
> Toying with the idea of building your first web site? Or are you tired
> of being asked to build sites for family and friends? In this hands-on
> tutorial, Ian Lloyd unwraps the building blocks of web design and
> development, and shows exactly how they should be used.
> <http://www.sitepoint.com/article/html-css-beginners-guide>
>
>
> ***Google SEO Algorithm Problems?
> Has your site dropped out of the Google index? Can't find your site on
> the first page anymore? You may be a victim of the latest round of
> algorithm changes.
> <http://www.sitepoint.com/article/google-seo-algorithm-problems>
>
>
> ***First Look: Google Web Toolkit
> Kevin takes a look at the new toolkit from Google, which presents a
> completely original approach to web development for Java developers.
> <http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2006/05/25/first-look-google-web-toolkit/>
>
> ---------------------
> Java
> ---------------------
> ***What Is Jetty?
> Of course Tomcat is the first Java application server you think of, but
> is it the right tool for every job? The open source Jetty serves up JSPs
> and servlets in just a fraction of the memory needed by other app
> servers and is designed for easy embedding in other applications and
> non-traditional Java environments. Ethan McCallum takes a look at the
> big things in this small package.
> <http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2006/06/14/what-is-jetty.html>
>
>
> ***Achieving Inversion of Control with Eclipse RCP
> Eclipse RCP uses a popular plugin scheme for extending the capabilities
> of the core platform. Meanwhile, the Inversion of Control pattern is a
> popular means of having a runtime container provide an implementation of
> some needed service. Put them together and effectively, you're plugging
> in the implementation of your plugin. Riccardo Govoni shows how a little
> bytecode manipulation makes this possible.
> <http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2006/06/07/ioc-for-eclipse-rcp.html>
>
> ---------------------
> Podcasts
> ---------------------
> ***MacVoices #654: Edie Freedman on the 2006 O'Reilly Photoshop Cook-off,
> Photoshop Cookbooks, and O'Reilly Animals
> Editor Edie Freedman talks about the 2006 O'Reilly Photoshop Cook-off
> contest, the O'Reilly Photoshop Cookbook series, and about how she
> helped create the animal covers that have become such an important part
> of the O'Reilly identity.
> <http://www.macvoices.com/archives/2006/654.html>
>
>
> ***Pixie Hunt: A High-Tech Scavenger Hunt
> Teams of Where 2.0 attendees hit the streets of San Jose last night on a
> high-tech scavenger hunt. They carried camera phones and GPS pucks as
> they raced to complete their tasks quickly and creatively. (4 minutes,
> 22 seconds)
> <http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2006/06/13/where-podcast-pixie-hunt.html>
>
> Until next time--
>
> Marsee Henon
>
>
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