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[R. Kuepper]

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From: Marsee Henon <marsee at oreilly.com>
To: burbach at gwl.de
Subject: Newsletter from O'Reilly UG Program, July 22
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 16:49:44 -0700

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> O'Reilly News for User Group Members
> July 22, 2004
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> Book News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -Pragmatic Project Automation: How to Build, Deploy, and
> Monitor Java Apps
> -The Book of Nero 6 Ultra Edition
> -Enterprise JavaBeans, 4th Edition
> -Learning PHP 5
> -Java 1.5 Tiger: A Developer's Notebook
> -Enterprise Service Bus
> -GarageBand: The Missing Manual
> -Mac OS X Panther Hacks
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Upcoming Events
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -O'Reilly Open Source Convention, Portland, OR--July 26-30
> -Dan Gillmor ("We the Media") and Paul Graham ("Hackers & Painters"),
> Powell's Books, Portland, OR--July 28
> -Tim O'Reilly Speaks at the Portland Area .NET User Group Meeting,
> Portland, OR--July 29
> -Alex Martelli ("Python in a Nutshell"), Powell's Books,
> Portland, OR--July 29
> -Niel M. Bornstein (".NET and XML"), Extreme Markup Languages 2004,
> Montreal, Canada--August 2-6
> -O'Reilly at LinuxWorld, San Francisco, CA--August 2-5
> -MERLOT International Conference, Costa Mesa, CA--August 3-6
> -Steve Bass ("PC Annoyances"), 11th Annual Southwest Computer
> User Group Conference, San Diego, CA--August 6-8
> -Wil Wheaton ("Just a Geek"), Powell's Technical Books,
> Portland, OR--August 6
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Conference News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -O'Reilly Open Source Convention User Group Discount
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -The Ideal Digital Photographer's Workflow, Part 5
> -SafariU: Create, Customize, and Share Teaching Material
> -The Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest
> -Why PHP 5 Rocks!
> -How to Fall in Love with Your iSight, Again
> -12 Steps to Improving Your Mac's Performance
> -Macworld Boston 2004: Brains Over Beauty
> -Windows Server Hacks: Restoring Shadow Copies Using the Command Line
> -Understanding WinFX in Longhorn
> -Better, Faster, Lighter Programming in .NET and Java
> -Cooking with Eclipse
> -Writing Cross-Platform Mobile Applications Using Crossfire
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> News From Your Peers
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -How to Write a Book Review by the Melbourne PHP User Group
>
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> Book News
> ================================================
> Did you know you can request a free book to review for your
> group? Ask your group leader for more information.
>
> For book review writing tips and suggestions, go to:
> http://ug.oreilly.com/bookreviews.html
>
> Don't forget, you can receive 20% off any O'Reilly, No Starch,
> Paraglyph, Pragmatic Bookshelf, or Syngress book you purchase directly
> from O'Reilly.
> Just use code DSUG when ordering online or by phone 800-998-9938.
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>
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> New Releases
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> ***Pragmatic Project Automation: How to Build, Deploy, and Monitor Java
> Apps
> Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf
> ISBN: 0974514039
> Forget wizards, you need a slave--someone to do your repetitive, tedious
> and boring tasks, without complaint and without pay, so you'll have more
> time to design and write exciting code. Enlist your computer to automate
> all of your Java project's repetitive tasks from individual builds and
> testing through to product release and deployment. Enjoy pragmatic,
> automatic, unattended software production that's reliable and accurate
> every time.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/0974514039/
>
>
> ***The Book of Nero 6 Ultra Edition
> Publisher: No Starch Press
> ISBN: 1593270437
> The Nero Ultra 6 software makes it easier to burn a CD or DVD, but to use
> it you first need to understand how it works, as well as things such as
> whether to burn a multisession CD, what mode to use, how to burn music
> files, and much more. The Book of Nero 6 Ultra Edition takes you step by
> step through using Nero for these tasks, and many others, so you'll be
> ready to burn in no time.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1593270437/
>
>
> ***Enterprise JavaBeans, 4th Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 059600530X
> "Enterprise JavaBeans, 4th Edition" includes everything that made 
> previous
> editions the single must-have book for EJB developers. Providing a solid
> grasp of EJBs’ complexities; hundreds of clear, practical examples; and
> adept coverage of EJBs' key concepts, this fourth edition also includes
> everything you need to get up to speed quickly on the changes in EJB
> version 2.1, including an architecture overview, design strategies, XML
> deployment descriptors, and more. The book also includes a JBoss
> implementation guide.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/entjbeans4/
>
> A sample excerpt, "Workbook 8: Exercises for Chapter 11," is available
> online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/entjbeans4/chapter/index.html
>
>
> ***Learning PHP 5
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596005601
> "Learning PHP 5" is the ideal tutorial for graphic designers, bloggers,
> and other web crafters who want a thorough but non-intimidating way to
> understand the code that makes web sites dynamic. The book begins with an
> introduction to the just-released PHP 5, then moves to more advanced
> features: language basics, arrays and functions, web forms, connecting to
> databases, and much more. Complete with exercises to make sure the 
> lessons
> stick, this book offers the ideal classroom experience to learning PHP 5.
>
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/learnphp5/
>
> Chapter 8, "Remembering Users with Cookies and Sessions,' is available
> online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/learnphp5/chapter/index.html
>
>
> ***Java 1.5 Tiger: A Developer's Notebook
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007388
> Java 1.5, code-named "Tiger," promises to be the most significant new
> version of Java since the language's introduction. But with so many
> changes, where do you start? This no-nonsense, down-and-dirty guide is 
> the
> answer, providing complete coverage of generics, boxing and unboxing,
> varargs, enums, annotations, formatting, the for/in loop, concurrency, 
> and
> more. Following the task-oriented format unique to this new series, this
> book allows you to get straight to work with Tiger's new features.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/learnphp5/chapter/index.html
>
> Chapter 3, "Enumerated Types," is available free online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/javaadn/chapter/index.html
>
>
> ***Enterprise Service Bus
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596006756
> "Enterprise Service Bus" provides an architectural overview of the ESB,
> showing how it can bring the task of integrating enterprise applications
> and services built on J2EE, .NET, C/C++, and other legacy environments
> into the reach of everyday IT professionals, using an event-driven
> Service-Oriented Architecture. Through the study of real-world-use cases
> drawn from several industries deploying ESB, this book coherently 
> outlines
> the benefits of moving toward this integration strategy, and it compares
> and contrasts ESB to other integration architectures.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/esb/
>
> Chapter 3, "Necessity Is the Mother of Invention," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/esb/chapter/index.html
>
>
> ***GarageBand: The Missing Manual
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596006950
> Imagine how many thousands of musicians, though enormously talented,
> remain undiscovered because they lack recording studios and backup bands.
> For them, GarageBand may open doors--or just offer a lot of fun.
> GarageBand can turn the inspiration of musical novices into
> commercial-sounding demos, but you have to know how to take advantage of
> all  that the program offers. This book provides that knowledge.
> "GarageBand: The Missing Manual" is an authoritative, witty guide to
> constructing your digital recordings.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/garageband/
>
> Check out the GarageBand examples CD available for download:
> http://www.missingmanuals.com/cds/#garageband
>
>
> ***Mac OS X Panther Hacks
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007183
> This book offers the perfect combination of tips, tricks, and tools to
> help serious Mac users get the most from their machines. This newly
> revised collection provides hands-on solutions in topics such as user
> interface, accessories, wired and wireless networking, email, messaging,
> and much more. Written for users who need to go beyond what's covered in
> conventional manuals, "Mac OS X Panther Hacks" will bring your Mac to its
> full potential.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/0596007183/
>
> Ten sample hacks are available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/0596007183/chapter/index.html
>
> ================================================
> Upcoming Events
> ================================================
> ***For more events, please see:
> http://events.oreilly.com/
>
>
> ***O'Reilly Open Source Convention, Portland, OR--July 26-30
> Mark your calendar to join us for the sixth annual O'Reilly Open Source
> Convention this summer. Fresh ideas are already sizzling on the OSCON
> program barbie, including keynote addresses by two of 2003's most 
> riveting
> speakers, Robert Lefkowitz and Milton Ngan, as well as a trio of Dysons:
> Esther, Freeman, and George. Bring the family along--Portland has
> something for everyone.
> Portland Marriott Downtown, Portland, OR
> http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon/
>
>
> ***Dan Gillmor ("We the Media") and Paul Graham ("Hackers & Painters"),
> Powell's Books, Portland OR--July 28
> Powell's hosts a special double-header with two authors in town for 
> OSCON.
> Powell's Technical Books, Portland, OR
> http://www.powells.com/calendar.html
>
>
> ***Tim O'Reilly Speaks at the Portland Area .NET User Group Meeting
> Portland, OR--July 29
> "An Evening With Tim O'Reilly--Tim discusses what is on the
> O'Reilly Radar."
> The meeting starts at 6:30pm
> Portland Community College Auditorium,
> Room 104, 1626 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR
> http://www.padnug.org
>
>
> ***Alex Martelli ("Python in a Nutshell"), Powell's Books,
> Portland, OR--July 29
> Alex stops in for an appearance at Portland's favorite bookstore.
> Powell's Technical Books, Portland, OR
> http://www.powells.com/calendar.html
>
>
> ***Niel M. Bornstein (".NET and XML"), Extreme Markup Languages 2004,
> Montreal, Canada--August 2-6
> Niel presents a tutorial based on his book.
> Hotel Europa, Montreal, Canada
> http://www.mulberrytech.com/Extreme/Tutorial/Bornstein_tutorial.html
>
>
> ***O'Reilly at LinuxWorld, San Francisco, CA--August 2-5
> Come by and say hello in the Exhibit Hall (I--Marsee--will be there on
> Thursday, August 5th), and page through our latest publications, as well
> as our classic references, at our booth (#873). Be sure to catch a panel
> on The Future of Open Source with Tim O'Reilly on Tuesday, August 3.
> Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
> http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/live/12/
>
>
> ***MERLOT International Conference, Costa Mesa, CA--August 3-6
> We'll be exhibiting at this event for faculty members, digital library
> providers and developers, authors of digital learning materials, and 
> those
> involved in administering and supporting instructional technology. Stop 
> by
> for a preview of our SafariU service.
> Hilton Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
> http://conference.merlot.org/
>
>
> ***Steve Bass ("PC Annoyances"), 11th Annual Southwest Computer User 
> Group
> Conference, San Diego, CA--August 6-8
> If you'll be there on the evening of August 7, be sure to drop by the
> Vendor Fair and say hello to Steve.
> Hilton Hotel--Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
> http://www.swugconf.org/
>
>
> ***Wil Wheaton ("Just a Geek"), Powell's Technical Books, Portland,
> OR--August 6
> Wil  heads north for an appearance and book signing.
> 33 NW Park Avenue Portland, OR
> http://www.powells.com/calendar.html
>
> ================================================
> Conference News
> ================================================
> ***O'Reilly Open Source Convention User Group Discount
> User Group use code DSUG when you register, and you'll get 20% off the
> conference price.
>
> To register, go to:
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2004/create/ord_os04
>
> O'Reilly Open Source Convention
> Portland Marriott Downtown
> Portland, OR
> July 26-30, 2004
> http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon/
>
> ================================================
> News From O'Reilly & Beyond
> ================================================
> ---------------------
> General News
> ---------------------
> ***The Ideal Digital Photographer's Workflow, Part 5
> Ken Milburn, author of "Digital Photography: Expert Techniques," offers
> the latest installment in his series on creating ideal (and least
> destructive) workflows for digital photography. This week, he offers
> step-by-step routines for performing the three stages of sharpening that
> are almost always necessary: rescue, effect, and output. And he offers
> advice on a few things you should do before you even start sharpening 
> your
> images.
> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/javascript/2004/07/20/digital_photography.html
>
>
> ***SafariU: Create, Customize, and Share Teaching Material
> Looking for a way to truly customize your course textbook and offer
> students exactly the material you choose to teach, while saving them a
> good bit of money? Become a SafariU beta tester and check out the new
> web-based publishing platform from O'Reilly that allows you to create
> custom textbooks and online syllabi.
> http://academic.oreilly.com/safariu-more.csp
>
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> Open Source
> ---------------------
> ***The Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest
> If you're considering, or you have already embarked upon, a Linux desktop
> migration, here's your chance to help guide and inspire others and be
> eligible to win an all-expense-paid  trip to Barcelona, Spain. Novell and
> O'Reilly Media have joined forces to present this contest and are looking
> for entries that describe the benefits realized from a desktop migration,
> a phased migration plan, or the most practical tips for migrating to
> Linux. The contest deadline is August 9.
> http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/linux/contest/
>
>
> ***Why PHP 5 Rocks!
> Adam Trachtenberg provides a quick tour around PHP 5, highlighting seven
> of his favorite new features. These features (including better support 
> for
> OOP, bundled SQLite, iterators, and more cool stuff) will allow your PHP 
> 5
> code to be more concise, more elegant, and more flexible than ever. Adam
> is the author of the upcoming "Upgrading to PHP 5."
> http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/php/2004/07/15/UpgradePHP5.html
>
> ---------------------
> Mac
> ---------------------
> ***How to Fall in Love with Your iSight, Again
> Snaggy and Nitrozac are back to show you how to fall in love with your
> iSight, again, and provide a few chuckles along the way. Consider them
> your personal tech-therapists, willing to help bring you and your 
> gorgeous
> hardware back together, with advice on apps and add-ons that will enhance
> your iSight relationship. If you like the way S and N weave humor and 
> tech
> talk, check out their book, "The Best of The Joy of Tech."
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/07/20/iSightLove.html
>
>
> ***12 Steps to Improving Your Mac's Performance
> Keeping your Mac happy and performing as it did the day you brought it
> home takes a bit of degunking. Joli Ballew offers 12 steps to improving
> your Mac's performance that will have it humming along in no time. For
> more in-depth details on why the Mac slowdown occurs and what you can do
> about it, check out Joli's new book, "Degunking Your Mac."
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/07/16/DegunkYourMac.html
>
>
> ***Macworld Boston 2004: Brains Over Beauty
> In the late 1700s, Boston culture facilitated debate by some of the
> greatest American minds. Now in 2004, it's once again the home for the 
> Mac
> elite on the East Coast. Derrick Story photographs and comments on the
> character of this year's Macworld Boston.
>
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/07/14/macworld.html
>
> ---------------------
> Windows
> ---------------------
> ***Windows Server Hacks: Restoring Shadow Copies Using the Command Line
> Shadow copies is a new feature of Windows Server 2003 that automatically
> creates point-in-time copies or snapshots of files in shared folders.
> Mitch Tulloch, author of "Windows Server Hacks," shows you the easiest 
> way
> to restore them.
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/07/20/shadow_copies.html
>
>
> ***Understanding WinFX in Longhorn
> Longhorn is still in pre-beta, but it's time to get ready for developing
> apps for it. Wei-Meng Lee, author of "Windows XP Unwired," gives a 
> rundown
> about the APIs that developers will use to write the next generation of
> Windows applications.
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/07/13/winfx.html
>
> ---------------------
> Java
> ---------------------
> ***Better, Faster, Lighter Programming in .NET and Java
> In "Better, Faster, Lighter Java," authors Bruce Tate and Justin Gehtland
> lay out five basic principles to combat the "bloat" that has built up 
> over
> time in modern Java programming. In this article, Justin shows how
> programmers developing .NET apps can apply the same principles, and along
> the way, cultivate still more ideas that make programming simpler and fun
> again.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/07/14/BFLJava.html
>
>
> ***Cooking with Eclipse
> In these sample recipes from O'Reilly's "Eclipse Cookbook" learn how to
> create a custom perspective in Eclipse, and how to speed up the JDT
> Editor.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/excerpt/eclipseckbk_chap1/index.html
>
> ---------------------
> .NET
> ---------------------
> *** Writing Cross-Platform Mobile Applications Using Crossfire
> If you are a Microsoft developer familiar with the .NET Framework, you
> generally have two options if you want to write mobile applications. For
> mobile handsets, you can develop mobile web applications using the 
> ASP.NET
> Mobile controls. For standalone applications, you can use the .NET 
> Compact
> Framework. However, using the .NET Compact Framework you can only target
> Pocket PC devices. And that essentially means that you are out of luck
> when it comes to developing for competing devices such as Palm and 
> Symbian
> Smartphones. In this article, Wei-Meng Lee introduces you to a new open
> source project known as Crossfire that promises to close the gap.
> http://www.ondotnet.com/pub/a/dotnet/2004/07/12/crossfire.html
>
>
> ================================================
> News From Your Peers
> ================================================
> ***How to Write a Book Review by the Melbourne PHP User Group
> http://melbourne.ug.php.net/content/view/63/59/
>
> Thanks to Chris Burgess for sharing this. You can find this URL along
> with other tips and tricks on the O'Reilly UG wiki:
> http://wiki.oreillynet.com/usergroups/lpt?HomePage
>
> Until next time--
>
> Marsee
>
>
>



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