From davidnicol at gmail.com Thu Aug 11 11:24:12 2005 From: davidnicol at gmail.com (David Nicol) Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:24:12 -0500 Subject: [Kc] o'reilly books in need of reviewers Message-ID: <934f64a205081111245e94730f@mail.gmail.com> fall reading anyone? ---------------------------------------------------------------- New Releases ---------------------------------------------------------------- ***PC Pest Control Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596009267 This comprehensive guide helps you guard against internet pests like adware, spyware, homepage hijackers, Trojans, spam, phishing, and more. Written in a friendly and engaging manner, it describes each problem and its symptoms, rates the danger level, and then shows you how to solve the problem step by step, allowing you to surf the web with a whole new level of confidence. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/pcpestcontrol/ ***Computer Privacy Annoyances Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596007752 Written by privacy pro Dan Tynan, and based on interviews with privacy experts from all over the globe, this book serves up real-world advice in bite-sized portions that will help you stop snoops in their tracks. You'll learn how to keep private information private, stop nosy bosses, get off that incredibly annoying mailing list, and more. It's your complete guide to a safer, saner, and more private life. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/privacyannoy/ Chapter 2, "Privacy at Home," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/privacyannoy/chapter/index.html ***Start Your Engines Publisher: Paraglyph Press ISBN: 1933097019 In "Start Your Engines" you will learn all of the secrets and programming techniques of developing one of the most popular styles of games. The book features the physics, and AI, and 3D techniques of driving--from road conditions to collisions--presented in a unique step-by-step format. The book is based on a customizable construction kit approach and is the first hands-on programming guide that shows you how to actually build and customize these popular games. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1933097019/index.html ***Linux in a Nutshell, 5th Edition Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596009305 Considered by many to be the most complete and authoritative command reference for Linux available, this book covers all substantial user, programming, administration, and networking commands for the most common Linux distributions and has been updated to cover all new features. Everything that system administrators, developers, and power users need to know about Linux is referenced here. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxnut5/ Chapter 4, "Boot Methods," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxnut5/chapter/index.html ***Linux Made Easy ISBN: 1593270577 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 or hobbyist: installation, using the Internet, playing CDs and audio files, using scanners, working with digital cameras and images, games, downloading software and fonts, USB storage devices, PDAs, printing, Internet telephony, and more. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1593270577/index.html ***Degunking Your Mac, Tiger Edition Publisher: Paraglyph ISBN: 1933097051 This Tiger edition shows all Mac users the tried-and-true techniques they need to to run Tiger at peak performance. It explains how to get the most from the new Tiger features, including Spotlight, Dashboard, Safari RSS, iChat AV, OS X Tiger Mail, and many others. Mac users will love this book because it will help them get organized, optimize their workspace, solve clutter problems, and keep their Macs running smoothly. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1933097051/ ***Host Integrity Monitoring Using Osiris and Samhain Publisher: Syngress ISBN: 1597490180 Host Integrity Monitoring is the most effective way to determine if some form of malicious attack or threat has compromised your network security to modify the filesystem, system configuration, or runtime environment of monitored hosts. This book provides foundation information on host integrity monitoring as well as specific, detailed instruction on using best of breed products Osiris and Samhain. By the end of the book, you'll understand not only the strengths and limitations of host integrity tools, but understand how to effectively make use of them in order to integrate them into a security policy. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1597490180/index.html ***Open Source for the Enterprise Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596101198 The authors of this important book have each used open source software for some 15 years at IT departments large and small, and they have collected the wisdom of a host of experts from IT departments, open source communities, and software companies. This book provides a top to bottom view not only of the technology available, but of the skills required to manage it and the organizational issues that must be addressed. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/opensourceent/ Chapter 6, "Support Models for Open Source," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/opensourceent/chapter/index.html ***Car PC Hacks Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596008716 This comprehensive and easy-to-read guide is the first book available to introduce and entrench you into the hot new car PC market. It gets you started with its introduction to the basics of car electrical systems and is packed with clear explanations and real-life examples. Whether you're venturing into the car PC world for the first time or you're an experienced hobbyist, you're guaranteed a joy ride. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/carpchks/ Sample Hack 60, "Control Your Car PC with Voice Recognition," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/carpchks/chapter/index.html ***Adobe Photoshop CS2 One-on-One Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596100965 A straightforward, step-by-step guide to the features and functions of Photoshop, this book covers the new features of CS2 in depth, with plenty of real-world projects and insider tips along the way. Learn how to use the new workflow and file handling features, how to batch process digital camera raw files, search metadata, quickly review images in Slideshow mode, and much more. Comes with two hours of video training on CD. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/photocs2/ ***Using Moodle Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596008635 Developed by an extremely active open source community, Moodle is a sophisticated course management system that's ideal for creating dynamic online learning communities and for supplementing face-to-face learning. This book is a comprehensive, hands-on guide that explains how the system works, with plenty of examples and best practices for its many features and plug-in modules. For anyone who is using (or thinking of using) this CMS, this is required reading. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/moodle/ Chapter 1, "Introduction," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/moodle/chapter/index.html ***Nokia Smartphone Hacks Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596009615 Whether you want to use your smartphone as your lifeline on the road, or you're just looking for ways to maximize the time you spend waiting in lines, you'll find all the user-friendly tips, tools, and tricks you need to become massively productive with your Nokia smartphone. Learn how to take screen shots, access internet content, use email and messaging, and so much more. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/nokiasmarthks/ Sample Hack 31, "Record a Phone Call," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/nokiasmarthks/chapter/index.html ***Propellerhead Reason Tips and Tricks Publisher: PC Publishing ISBN: 187077597X This invaluable guide covers everything you need to know about using Reason in your everyday music making. Ideal for beginners, intermediate, and experienced users, this book covers topics from advice on computer audio setups and operating systems through to working methods, linking Reason with other programs, detailed MIDI editing, and more. It even tells you how to mix and publish your original tracks. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/187077597X/ ***Learning Perl, 4th Edition Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596101058 Informed by their years of success at teaching Perl as consultants, the authors have re-engineered the Llama to better match the pace and scope appropriate for readers getting started with Perl, while retaining the detailed discussion and eclectic wit for which the Llama is famous. This latest edition has been updated to account for all the recent changes to the language up to Perl 5.8. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/learnperl4/ Chapter 11, "File Tests," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/learnperl4/ ***Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596009410 As soon as Apple comes out with another version of Mac OS X, David Pogue hits the streets with another impeccable Missing Manual to cover it. This new edition explores the latest features in Mac OS X Tiger, such as Spotlight, iChat AV, and Automator. Ideal for every user, this guide has something new on every page, along with David Pogue's celebrated wit and expertise. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/macxtigermm/ -- David L Nicol "This has been your one free extra mile" From garrett at scriptpro.com Tue Aug 30 08:34:57 2005 From: garrett at scriptpro.com (Garrett Goebel) Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:34:57 -0500 Subject: [Kc] Programmer Analyst Job in OP, KS Message-ID: I was contacted this morning by Kinzie Kelly of TEKsystems concerning a direct placement Perl Programmer Analyst position in OP, KS. I'm not endorsing anything... just passing the info along... Garrett [Job Description] TEKsystems is currently seeking resumes for a Programmer/Analyst with Perl experience, for a large company in Overland Park Kansas. Analyst will be exposed to all areas of product development including design, project management, coding and implementation The systems department is expanding and is looking for an experienced software developer. Experience in Perl, Oracle, and XML required. Other programming environments include Linux, PLSQL, C, JavaScript and HTML. Candidates need at least three - five years of programming and two years of program management and/or supervisory experience This is a direct placement position. The ideal candidate must have Perl experience and Lead experience. [Contact Info] Kinzie Kelly kikelly at teksystems.com phone: 913.664.0158 or 800.318.2074 fax: 913.338.2435 7285 W. 132nd. Street Suite 140 Overland Park , KS - 66213 posting date: 8/25/2005 expiration date: 9/2/2005 -- Garrett Goebel IS Development Specialist ScriptPro Direct: 913.403.5261 5828 Reeds Road Main: 913.384.1008 Mission, KS 66202 Fax: 913.384.2180 www.scriptpro.com garrett at scriptpro.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mail.pm.org/pipermail/kc/attachments/20050830/4b620ef1/attachment.html