[Wellington-pm] [Fwd: Newsletter from O'Reilly UG Program, January 3]

[Grant McLean]

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> From: Marsee Henon <marsee at oreilly.com>
> To: perlmongers at catalyst.net.nz
> Subject: Newsletter from O'Reilly UG Program, January 3
> Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 17:09:41 -0800
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> O'Reilly News for User Group Members
> January 3, 2005
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> Book News
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> -Windows XP Pro: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition
> -Photo Retouching with Photoshop: A Designer's Notebook
> -Linux Cookbook
> -Revolution in The Valley
> -Silence on the Wire
> -Jakarta Commons Cookbook
> -Dr. Tom Shinder's Configuring ISA Server 2004
> -Oracle SQL*Plus: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition
> -Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition
> -Home Theater Hacks
> -Hacking a Terror Network
> -Word Hacks
> -High Performance Linux Clusters
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> Upcoming Events
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -O'Reilly Happenings at Macworld SF--January 10-14
> -Free Exhibit Hall Pass for Macworld
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Conference News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -Registration is Open for 2005 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference,
>   San Diego, CA--March 14-17
> -Registration Is Open for the 2005 MySQL Users Conference, 
>   Santa Clara, CA--April 18-21
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> News
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> -"Make" Subscriptions Now Available
> -Renewable Energy--The Next Opportunity for Silicon Valley
> -Freedom, Innovation, and Convenience: The RMS Interview
> -Ten Tips for Building Your First High-Performance Cluster
> -Clever Tricks with MythTV
> -Tim O'Reilly, Derrick Story, and David Pogue make the 2004 MDJ 
>   Power 25 List
> -Build an eDoc Reader for your iPod
> -Book Worms into Minds of PC Cultists
> -Windows Explorer Hacks
> -Inside Secrets of MSN Desktop Search
> -Towards Bug-Free Code
> -ONJava 2004 in Review: Popular Articles
> -Exporting QuickTime Movies with Simple Video Out X
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> ***Windows XP Pro: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly 
> ISBN: 0596008988
> Completely refreshed and updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), this
> bestseller is for the novice or budding power user who wants to master
> Microsoft's latest operating system and get down to work. The book reveals
> which features work well and which don't, such as the Remote Desktop
> software that enables people to connect to the office from home, the
> encryption file system that protects sensitive information, and the
> Windows Messenger that enables real-time text, voice, and video
> communication.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/winxppro2/
> 
> 
> ***Photo Retouching with Photoshop: A Designer's Notebook
> Publisher: O'Reilly 
> ISBN: 0596008600
> This lavish, colorful book showcases innovative photo-retouching solutions
> by well known French artists, and will be inspiring and instructive for
> anyone involved in creating digital images or animations. You'll see what
> the pros are able to do to their photographs with Photoshop; you'll be
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> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/photoretouchadn/
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> 
> ***Linux Cookbook
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596006403
> Linux information can be found scattered in manpages, texinfo files, and
> source code comments, but the best source is the experts who have built up
> a working knowledge of managing Linux systems. This book's tested
> techniques distill years of hard-won experience into practical
> cut-and-paste solutions to everyday Linux dilemmas. Use just one recipe
> from this collection of real-world solutions, and the hours of tedious
> trial-and-error saved will more than pay for the cost of the book.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxckbk/
> 
> Chapter 14, "Printing with CUPS," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxckbk/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Revolution in The Valley
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007191
> "Revolution in the Valley" traces the development of the Macintosh
> computer from its inception as an underground skunkworks project in 1979
> to its triumphant introduction in 1984 and beyond. In this vivid
> first-hand account, author and key Macintosh developer Andy Hertzfeld
> reveals exactly what it was like to be a key player in one of the most
> important technical achievements in modern history. Lavish illustrations
> and period photos (many never before published) bring to life the talented
> and often eccentric characters who participated in the birth of the
> personal computer revolution.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/revolution/
> 
> 
> ***Silence on the Wire 
> Publisher: No Starch Press
> ISBN: 1593270461
> Author Michal Zalewski has long been known and respected in the hacking
> and security communities for his intelligence, curiosity, and creativity,
> and this book is truly unlike anything else out there. "In Silence on the
> Wire," Zalewski shares his expertise and experience to explain how
> computers and networks work, how information is processed and delivered,
> and what security threats lurk in the shadows. No humdrum technical white
> paper or how-to manual for protecting one's network, this book is a
> fascinating narrative that explores a variety of unique, uncommon, and
> often quite elegant security challenges that defy classification and
> eschew the traditional attacker-victim model.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1593270461/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Jakarta Commons Cookbook
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 059600706X
> This collection of recipes provides expert tips for using the utilities of
> the Java-based Jakarta Commons open source project. You don't have to be
> an expert; the book's solution-based format contains code examples for a
> wide variety of web, XML, network, testing, and application projects. If
> you want to learn how to use Jakarta Commons utilities to create powerful
> Java applications and tools, this cookbook is for you.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jakartackbk/
> 
> Chapter 8, "Math," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jakartackbk/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Dr. Tom Shinder's Configuring ISA Server 2004
> Publisher: Syngress
> ISBN: 1931836191
> This book provides you with unparalleled information on installing,
> configuring, and troubleshooting ISA Server 2004 by teaching you to Deploy
> ISA Server 2004 in small businesses and large organizations; achieve
> 99.999% uptime for your ISA Server 2004 Internet access solution; roll out
> an International VPN using built-in ISA Server 2004 VPN Wizards and
> configuration interface; learn how to configure complex DMZ configurations
> using ISA Server 2004's new network awareness features and built-in
> multinetworking capabilities; and learn how to take advantage of ISA
> Server 2004's new VPN capabilities.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1931836191/index.html
> 
> 
> ****Oracle SQL*Plus: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007469
> Updated for Oracle 10g, this bestselling book is the only in-depth guide
> to SQL*Plus. It clearly describes how to perform, step-by-step, all of the
> tasks that Oracle developers and DBAs want to perform (and maybe some you
> didn't realize you could) with SQL*Plus. If you want to capitalize upon
> the full power and flexibility of this popular Oracle tool, this book is
> an indispensable resource. 
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/orsqlplus2/
> 
> Chapter 6, "Creating HTML Reports," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/orsqlplus2/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596008767
> "Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition" offers dozens of on-target
> tips, workarounds, and warnings, allowing users to improve their overall
> experience with the popular XP operating system. You'll learn how to use
> the Registry Editor, customize the interface, and master Windows's
> built-in networking capabilities. The book also includes detailed coverage
> of the newly released Service Pack 2 (SP2), which provides protection
> against viruses, hackers, and worms. Seize control of the Windows XP
> operating system before it takes control of you.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/winxpannoy2/
> 
> Chapter 5, "Maximizing Performance," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/winxpannoy2/chapter/
> 
> 
> ***Home Theater Hacks
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007043
> "Home Theater Hacks" is a smart collection of insider tips and tricks,
> covering everything you need to know about home theater installation. Say
> goodbye to frustrating trial-and-error processes and expensive
> appointments with installation experts. This book prevents both by
> imparting down-and-dirty techniques not found anywhere else. From finding
> the right audio and video components and dealing with speakers and wiring,
> to mastering remote controls and getting a handle on TiVo, this book will
> help you customize your own, personal home theater experience.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/htheaterhks/
> 
> Sample hacks are available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/htheaterhks/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Hacking a Terror Network
> Publisher: Syngress
> December 2004
> ISBN: 1928994989
> Written by a certified Arabic linguist from the Defense Language Institute
> with extensive background in decoding encrypted communications, this
> cyber-thriller uses a fictional narrative to provide a fascinating and
> realistic "insider's look" into technically sophisticated covert terrorist
> communications over the Internet. The accompanying CD-ROM allows readers
> to "hack along" with the story line, by viewing the same web sites
> described in the book containing encrypted, covert communications. 
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1928994989/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Word Hacks
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596004931
> Become a power user with "Word Hacks." Insider tips, tools, tricks, and
> hacks help you accomplish your pressing tasks, address your frequent
> annoyances, and solve even your most complex problems. The book examines
> Word's advanced (and often hidden) features, and delivers clever,
> time-saving hacks on taming document bloat, customization, complex search
> and replace, tables and comments, XML, and even using Google without
> leaving Word. 
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/wordhks/
> 
> Sample hacks are available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/wordhks/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***High Performance Linux Clusters
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596005709
> "High Performance Linux Clusters" covers everything you need to build and
> deploy a high-performance Linux cluster. You'll learn about effective
> planning, hardware choices, bulk installation of Linux on multiple
> systems, and other basic considerations. This guide also addresses the
> major free software projects and how to choose those that are most helpful
> to new cluster administrators and programmers. Guidelines for debugging,
> profiling, performance tuning, and managing jobs from multiple users round
> out this immensely useful book.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/highperlinuxc/index.html
> 
> Chapter 10, "Management Software," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/highperlinuxc/chapter/index.html
> 
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> And make sure you come by the booth on Tuesday, January 11 and say hi to
> me--Marsee. I'll be there all day.
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> ***Registration is Open for the 2005 O'Reilly Emerging Technology
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> ***Registration Is Open for the 2005 MySQL Users Conference, Santa Clara,
> CA--April 18-21
> The MySQL Users Conference, co-presented by O'Reilly Media and MySQL AB,
> brings together experts, users, and industry leaders with unique MySQL
> insights, offering attendees a detailed look into new features in MySQL
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> ***Renewable Energy--The Next Opportunity for Silicon Valley
> There are striking parallels between the renewable energy industry today
> and the personal computing industry circa 1980. Brian McConnell argues
> that the same basic dynamics that fueled the PC boom in Silicon Valley
> apply to renewable energy, and this represents an important opportunity,
> especially as the computing industry matures and becomes a commoditized
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> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/q/articles
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> Open Source
> ---------------------
> ***Freedom, Innovation, and Convenience: The RMS Interview 
> Since 1984, Richard M. Stallman has fought for software freedom as a
> coder, a project leader, and a philosopher. The GNU GPL and GNU/Linux
> projects are just two results of that work. Federico Biancuzzi recently
> interviewed RMS about his views on freedom, the GNU project, and the Linux
> kernel and GNU/Linux distributions.
> http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/12/22/rms_interview.html
> 
> 
> ***Ten Tips for Building Your First High-Performance Cluster 
> Been meaning to build your very first high-performance Linux cluster, but
> fear the trials and tribulations? Joseph D. Sloan, author of "High
> Performance Linux Clusters with OSCAR, Rocks, OpenMosix, and MPI," saves
> you the trouble with ten very helpful tips. Now you can get all of the
> cost effectiveness of high-performance clusters without all of the
> frustration.
> http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/12/29/lnxclstrs_10.html
> 
> 
> ***Clever Tricks with MythTV 
> Building your own personal video recorder means that you can avoid
> manufacturer- or broadcaster-enforced restrictions. That's not all,
> though. John Littler presents some clever ideas on what you can accomplish
> with a MythTV box, some free time, and a little work. 
> http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/12/29/mythtv_hacks.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Mac
> ---------------------
> ***Tim O'Reilly, Derrick Story, and David Pogue make the 2004 MDJ 
>   Power 25 List
> "MDJ," the Journal for Serious Macintosh Users, today released the fifth
> annual MDJ Power 25 list distilled from surveys sent to industry movers
> and shakers (including journalists, executives, engineers, and Apple
> Computer insiders).
> http://www.macjournals.com/gcsf/mdj_power_25_2004.html
> 
> 
> ***Build an eDoc Reader for your iPod 
> Wouldn't you like to read large text documents, PDF files, and other eDocs
> on your 3G iPod (or newer)? In this first part of a three-part series,
> Matthew Russell shows you how to do so using Xcode.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/12/14/ipod_reader.html
> 
> Build an eDoc Reader for your iPod, Part 2:
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/12/17/ipod_reader.html
> 
> 
> ***Book Worms into Minds of PC Cultists
> A recent review of the No Stach's "Cult of Mac" in "The Inquirer," a UK
> publication.
> http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=20351
> 
> ---------------------
> Windows/.NET
> ---------------------
> ***Windows Explorer Hacks 
> Face it, Windows Explorer is old and tired. Mitch Tulloch, author of
> "Windows Server Hacks," shows you how to power up this venerable utility
> and make it an actual powerhouse.
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/12/21/windows_explorer_hacks.html
> 
> 
> ***Inside Secrets of MSN Desktop Search 
> MSN's Desktop Search is a surprisingly powerful desktop search tool, with
> loads of hidden features and hacks. Wei-Meng Lee opens up the hood and
> takes a look, and fills you in on what he finds.
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/12/21/msd_desktop_search.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Java
> ---------------------
> ***Towards Bug-Free Code 
> Test-driven development sometimes sounds better than it turns out to be.
> Early decisions to tightly couple functional parts of your system can make
> it a lot less amenable to testing than it ought to be. As Ashwin
> Jayaprakash shows, J2SE 5.0's generics make working with abstract classes
> and interfaces easier than it used to be, which encourages loose coupling
> and facilitates testing.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/12/22/towardsbugfree.html
> 
> 
> ***ONJava 2004 in Review: Popular Articles
> Editor Chris Adamson takes a look back at some of the most popular
> articles published on ONJava during the last year.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/12/22/2004-yearender-1.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Digital Media
> ---------------------
> ***Exporting QuickTime Movies with Simple Video Out X
> You have great QuickTime content in your computer, but it seems not so
> easy to play it on a TV or send it to a VCR or DVD recorder without firing
> up iMovie or Final Cut. Or is it? Erica Sadun has discovered a simple but
> powerful (and free) application that makes exporting QuickTime as fun as
> watching it.
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2004/12/22/video_out.html
> 
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> Until next time--
> 
> Marsee