[Wellington-pm] [Fwd: Newsletter from O'Reilly UG Program, June 17]
Grant McLean
grant at mclean.net.nz
Mon Jun 20 18:56:08 PDT 2005
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> From: Marsee Henon <marsee at oreilly.com>
> To: perlmongers at catalyst.net.nz
> Subject: Newsletter from O'Reilly UG Program, June 17
> Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 15:31:47 -0700
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> O'Reilly News for User Group Members
> June 17, 2005
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> Book News
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> -Assembling Panoramic Photos: A Designer's Notebook
> -Ending Spam
> -Toad Pocket Reference for Oracle, 2nd Edition
> -Mac OS X Tiger for Unix Geeks
> -Firefox Secrets
> -Ship It!
> -eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition
> -Digital Video Hacks
> -Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration
> -.NET Gotchas
> -MAKE Subscriptions Available
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> Upcoming Events
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -O'Reilly at JavaOne, San Francisco, CA--June 27-30
> -James Avery at the Dayton .NET Developers Group,
> Fairborn, OH--July 25, 2005
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Conference News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -Early Registration Ending Soon for the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
> Portland, OR--August 1-5
> -Last Chance for Where 2.0 Conference,
> San Francisco, CA--June 29-30
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> News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -Historical Maps Online
> -Creating a Textbook My Way: An Interview with Charles Anderson
> -Wire Frame Your Site
> -Live Backups of MySQL Using Replication
> -Ajax on Rails
> -Top Ten Data Crunching Tips and Tricks
> -What's New In PHP 5.1
> -An Introduction to Tiger Terminal, Part 2
> -Ten PowerPoint 2004 Tips to Beat Tight Deadlines
> -It's True! Jobs Switches to Intel: A Review of the WWDC 05 Keynote
> -Using Tabbed Browsing in Internet Explorer 6
> -Using Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool
> -Porting a Project from Visual Studio .NET to Mono
> -How to Talk About Jini, J2EE, and Web Services at a Cocktail Party
> -Exploring Laszlo Classes, Attributes, and Events
> -Adam Williams: Massive Guitars, Micro Computers
> -Bring Your MIDI Music to Life
> -MAKE's Rebellious Credo: Void the Warranty!
> -MAKE: Blog
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> Book News
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> ***Assembling Panoramic Photos: A Designer's Notebook
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596009755
> Reflecting the very best of French photography, graphic design, and
> digital artistry, this book is dazzling in concept and design. Part art
> book, part how-to guide, this Designer's Notebook sits you down next to
> renowned digital artists as they work step-by-step to create high-quality
> panoramas and 360-degree virtual reality scenes. It's a goldmine for any
> digital artist who wants to learn new Photoshop techniques for maximum
> effect.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/assemblingadn/
>
> Chapter 6, "On the Boulevards," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/assemblingadn/chapter/ch06.pdf
>
>
> ***Ending Spam
> Publisher: No Starch
> ISBN: 1593270526
> This landmark title describes, in-depth, how statistical filtering is
> being used by next generation spam filters to identify and filter spam.
> Readers gain a complete understanding of the mathematical approaches used
> in today's spam filters, decoding, tokenization, the use of various
> algorithms (including Bayesian analysis and Markovian discrimination), and
> the benefits of using open-source solutions to end spam.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1593270526/
>
>
> ***Toad Pocket Reference for Oracle, 2nd Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596009712
> This new edition, revised to reflect Toad for Oracle V8.0 and V8.5, is
> packed with quick-reference material. It covers new features (e.g.,
> CodeXpert and Script Debugger), shortcut keys, productivity tips, and
> more. If you're a developer needing to streamline code development or a
> DBA trying to simplify day-to-day administrative tasks, this pocket-sized
> guide is the one book to have by your side.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/toadpr2/
>
>
> ***Mac OS X Tiger for Unix Geeks
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596009127
> This is the book for Mac command-line fans. Completely revised and updated
> to cover Mac OS X Tiger, this invaluable resource helps you quickly and
> painlessly get acclimated with Tiger's familiar-yet-foreign Unix
> environment. If you're a Unix geek with an interest in Mac OS X, you'll
> find that this concise book is the ideal survival guide for taming the
> Unix side of Tiger.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/macxtigerunix/
>
> Chapter 2, "Searching and Metadata," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/macxtigerunix/chapter/index.html
>
>
> ***Firefox Secrets
> Publisher: SitePoint
> ISBN: 0975240242
> "Firefox Secrets" is a guide to getting the most from the Mozilla Firefox
> browser. It will teach you to use all the hidden features, extensions, and
> tricks available to Firefox. This book is loaded with tips and advice on
> everything from making your browser faster to essential tools for
> developers, including plenty of examples throughout.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/0975240242/
>
>
> ***Ship It!
> Publisher: Pragmatic
> ISBN: 0974514047
> Aimed at beginning to intermediate programmers, this book provides a
> wealth of practical advice on how to ensure successful software projects.
> It begins by introducing the common technical infrastructure that every
> project needs, letting readers choose from a variety of recommended
> technologies according to their skills and budgets. The next sections
> outline the necessary steps to get software out the door reliably, using
> easy-to-adopt, best-of-breed practices that actually work.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/0974514047/
>
>
> ***eBay Hacks, 2nd Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0-596-10068-X
> This second edition has been completely revised and updated with 30 brand
> new hacks, plus tons of expanded, deepened, or otherwise completely
> rewritten hacks. Learn clever tricks and shortcuts, such as advanced
> searching techniques, selling strategies, photography tips, and even
> research techniques for PowerSellers. This bestseller supplies you with
> the tools you need to master eBay, whether as a buyer or seller, casual
> surfer or serious collector, novice or seasoned expert.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ebayhks2/
>
> Sample Hack 87, "Sell and Ship Internationally," is available online
> (along with six others):
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ebayhks2/chapter/index.html
>
>
> ***Digital Video Hacks
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596009461
> >From acquiring footage, mixing, editing, and adding effects to final
> distribution, this book provides unique tips, tools, and techniques for
> every stage of video production. Whether you're looking for a new
> technique to include in your next project, a solution to a common problem,
> or just a little inspiration, "Digital Video Hacks" reintroduces you to
> the digital video you only thought you knew.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/digitalvideohks/
>
>
> ***Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596006357
> If you've ever wondered how to safely manipulate Mac OS X Panther Server's
> many underlying configuration files, this book's for you. Full of
> much-needed insight, clear explanations, troubleshooting tips, and
> security information in every chapter, this comprehensive guide shows
> system administrators how to utilize and customize the software's
> capabilities and features for their individual needs. Topics covered
> include installation, deployment, server management, web application
> services, data gathering, and more.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/macxserver/
>
>
> ***.NET Gotchas
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596009097
> The ultimate guide for pain-free coding, this book tackles 75 common .NET
> programming pitfalls, steering you away from application performance
> problems and tainted code. The book is organized into nine chapters, each
> focusing on those features and constructs of the .NET platform that
> consistently baffle developers, complete with detailed examples,
> discussions, and guidelines for avoiding them. It's the ideal resource for
> .NET developers yearning for a more productive, stress-free existence.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/netgotchas/
>
>
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> Upcoming Events
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> ***O'Reilly at JavaOne, San Francisco, CA--June 27-30
> Drop by our booth (#537) to say hi and check out our latest Java
> offerings. This conference takes place at Moscone Center,
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> ttp://java.sun.com/javaone/sf/index.jsp
>
> ***James Avery at the Dayton .NET Developers Group,
> Fairborn, OH--July 25, 2005
> Author James Avery ("Visual Studio Hacks") discusses getting the most out
> of Visual Studio's Integrated Development Environment with his talk titled
> "Pimp your IDE." James is the founder of the Cincinnati .NET Users Group
> and is the founder and president of InfoZerk, a software consulting
> company. The meeting starts at 6pm.
> http://www.daytondevgroup.net/schedule.htm
>
> ================================================
> Conference News
> ================================================
> ***Early Registration Ending Soon for the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
> Portland, OR--August 1-5
> OSCON 2005 explores three deep trends affecting open source: the
> commoditization of software, network-enabled collaboration, and software
> customizability. Join us at this essential gathering of open source
> leaders and practitioners of every persuasion to exchange ideas and push
> the boundaries of vital open source technologies. This year, we introduce
> the Open Source Business Review, along with a host of other exciting
> presentations and events.
> http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon/
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> San Francisco, CA--June 29-30
> Join us at the first O'Reilly Where 2.0 Conference. Location-based
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> ================================================
> News From O'Reilly & Beyond
> ================================================
> ---------------------
> General News
> ---------------------
> ***Historical Maps Online
> David Rumsey writes about his collection of more than 150,000 historical
> maps of the Americas and the world, many of which he has made available
> free to the public in an online map library. At O'Reilly's Where 2.0
> Conference, David will draw on his personal map collection, as well as his
> work with geographic information systems, to discuss how information of
> all kinds has been mapped and will be mapped in the future.
> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2005/06/02/davidrumsey.html
>
>
> ***Creating a Textbook My Way: An Interview with Charles Anderson
> Charles Anderson is an assistant professor in the Division of Computer
> Science at Western Oregon University, teaching mostly networking and
> operating system courses. Being very particular about the materials
> covered in his classes, he's had difficulty finding appropriate and timely
> textbooks. Learn how Charles used SafariU to create his custom textbook,
> while avoiding copyright fair use limitations and the time-consuming
> process of gathering appropriate materials. Check out the SafariU homepage
> for details and a demo.
> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/news/safariuanderson.html
>
>
> ***Wire Frame Your Site
> Many elements of a site affect how successfuly it communicates with users.
> Wire frames can untangle your site's layout from its graphical
> communication, to help boost usability, logical content flow, and support
> the creation of a compelling graphic design.
> http://www.sitepoint.com/article/wire-frame-your-site
>
> ---------------------
> Open Source
> ---------------------
> ***Live Backups of MySQL Using Replication
> One of the difficulties with a large and active MySQL database is making
> clean backups without having to bring the server down. A simple method to
> ensure reliable backups is to set up replication for MySQL. Russell Dyer,
> author of "MySQL in a Nutshell," walks through the process of using
> replication for data backups.
> http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2005/06/16/MySQLian.html
>
>
> ***Ajax on Rails
> XMLHttpRequest and Ruby on Rails are two hot topics in web development. As
> you ought to expect by now, they work really well together. Curt Hibbs
> explains the minimal Ajax you need to know and the minimal Ruby you need
> to write to Ajax-ify your Rails applications.
> http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2005/06/09/rails_ajax.html
>
>
> ***Top Ten Data Crunching Tips and Tricks
> Every day, programmers perform unglamorous but necessary data crunching:
> recycling legacy data, checking configuration files, yanking data out of
> web server logs, and more. Knowing how to crunch data with the least
> amount of effort can make the difference between meeting a deadline and
> making another pot of coffee. Greg Wilson, author of Pragmatic's "Data
> Crunching," offers ten tips for crunch time.
> http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2005/06/09/datacrunching.html
>
>
> ***What's New In PHP 5.1
> Explore the new features and changes to the popular open-source web
> development technology.
> http://www.sitepoint.com/blog-post-view.php?id=272086
>
> ---------------------
> Mac
> ---------------------
> ***An Introduction to Tiger Terminal, Part 2
> In this second tutorial on Tiger Terminal by MacinTech UG member Mary
> Norbury-Glaser, you'll learn how to use the terminal app to look at
> external volumes, then enable ssh to access files, scp to securely copy
> them remotely, sftp for secure ftp, and finally how to use rsync to
> synchronize files between two computers.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/06/14/terminal2.html
>
>
> ***Ten PowerPoint 2004 Tips to Beat Tight Deadlines
> PowerPoint 2004 lets you turn text, graphics, sounds, and movies into
> dazzling presentations that get your message across in high style. But
> what if you're on a short deadline? Franklin Tessler, author of "Office
> 2004 for Mac: The Missing Manual," shows you ten ways to use PowerPoint to
> put together slideshows in no time.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/06/10/office04forMac.html
>
>
> ***It's True! Jobs Switches to Intel: A Review of the WWDC 05 Keynote
> Don't get too comfortable after making the transition to Mac OS X. Steve
> Jobs decides to keep things interesting by announcing during his WWDC 05
> keynote that Apple will switch to Intel processors. Here's what he said
> and how he plans to make it happen.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/06/07/wwdc.html
>
> ---------------------
> Windows/.NET
> ---------------------
> ***Using Tabbed Browsing in Internet Explorer 6
> You don't need to wait for Internet Explorer 7 for tabbed browsing--with
> the latest MSN Toolbar, you can use it in IE 6. Wei-Meng Lee shows you how
> to use it.
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2005/06/14/ie_tabs.html
>
>
> ***Using Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal Tool
> The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool can rid your PC of malware,
> even if you're already protected by antivirus software. Mitch Tulloch
> shows you the ins and outs of how to use it. Mitch is the author of
> "Windows Server Hacks."
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2005/06/01/malware_removal.html
>
>
> ***Porting a Project from Visual Studio .NET to Mono
> Three years ago, when .NET was still in pre-release status, Kevin Farnham
> developed a C# application to automatically generate stock market web
> pages. Recently, he ported the project to Mono and Debian Linux. Follow
> along to see how the port went.
> http://www.ondotnet.com/pub/a/dotnet/2005/06/13/vs2mono.html
>
> ---------------------
> Java
> ---------------------
> ***How to Talk About Jini, J2EE, and Web Services at a Cocktail Party
> Heard about distributed technologies for Java, but not sure what they are
> or why they're important? Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates, authors of "Head
> First Java, 2nd Edition," present this cocktail-party overview. Hold your
> own in conversation with Java geeks.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2003/08/27/cocktails.html
>
>
> ***Exploring Laszlo Classes, Attributes, and Events
> Laszlo offers an interesting option for rich client-side GUIs--XML markup
> of widgets and their event handling, which is then converted into a Flash
> executable that is run with the Flash plugin in the user's browser. Satya
> Komatineni introduces Laszlo and shows how to get started writing web
> applications with it.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2005/06/15/laszlo.html
>
> ---------------------
> Digital Media
> ---------------------
> ***Adam Williams: Massive Guitars, Micro Computers
> The former Powerman 5000 guitarist reveals how to make huge guitar sounds
> on a home computer--without waking the neighbors--then shares loads of MP3
> examples.
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2005/06/15/williams.html
>
>
> ***Bring Your MIDI Music to Life
> Jim Aikin shares numerous tips on getting the best musical expression out
> of them--both through playing technique and crafty computer editing.
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2005/06/08/controller2.html
>
> ---------------------
> MAKE
> ---------------------
> ***MAKE's Rebellious Credo: Void the Warranty!
> "New York Times" columnist Lawrence Downes recently touted the virtues of
> O'Reilly's new MAKE magazine. Downes salutes MAKE's renegade DIY spirit,
> noting, "In this world, to tinker--to open the case, to fiddle with wires,
> and see what happens--is to rebel." Are you ready to rebel? (Free
> registration required)
> http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/12/opinion/12sun3.html?
>
>
> ***MAKE: Blog
> Phillip Torrone kicks the tires on the iPod photo connector. The iPod
> photo connector is a neat little accessory ($29) that you plug in to your
> iPod photo and to your supported camera; it can transfer all the photos
> off your camera and to the iPod, giving you 40/60 gigs of storage. The
> connector charges the shuffle and you can make a super-cheap DIY version
> of the Belkin media reader, too.
> http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/06/ipod_photo_conn.html
>
>
> ***For more information on MAKE, go to:
> http://www.makezine.com/
>
>
> ================================================
> >From Your Peers
> ===============================================
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>
> Until next time--
>
> Marsee Henon
>
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