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

Grant McLean grant at mclean.net.nz
Sun Mar 6 22:22:16 PST 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, March 3
> Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2005 17:03:43 -0800
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> O'Reilly News for User Group Members
> March 3, 2005
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> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Book News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -Jakarta Struts Cookbook
> -Apple I Replica Creation
> -Programming Flash Communication Server
> -The Linux Enterprise Cluster
> -Programming C#, 4th Edition
> -Pragmatic Version Control Using Subversion
> -PC Hardware Buyer's Guide
> -Game Coding Complete, Second Ed.
> -Office 2004 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
> -Linux in a Windows World
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Upcoming Events
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -Bonnie Biafore ("Online Investing Hacks") San Francisco Investors'
>   Forum, San Ramon, CA--March 5
> -O'Reilly at PhotoShop World, Las Vegas, NV--March 9
> -Steve Bass ("PC Annoyances") on the Radio with ComputerAmerica
>   March 7, April 4, May 2, and June 6
> -Steve Bass ("PC Annoyances") on "AirTalk with Larry Mantle," 
>   KPCC (89.3FM), Pasadena, CA--March 15
> -Greg Kroah-Hartman, ("Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Ed."), Powell's Technical
>   Bookstore, Portland, OR--April 16
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Conference News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -Register for the 2005 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, 
>   San Diego, CA--March 14-17
> -Register for the 2005 MySQL Users Conference, 
>   Santa Clara, CA--April 18-21
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> News
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> -How Paris Got Hacked?
> -SafariU Revolutionizes the Textbook
> -Remixing Culture: An Interview with Lawrence Lessig
> -O'Reilly Learning Lab: $200 Instant Rebate
> -MAKE Subscriptions Available
> -Trouble in the Kernel, VMware, and PostgreSQL
> -Building the PostgreSQL BuildFarm
> -Display Your Favorite Album Artwork in iTunes
> -Build an iTunes Remote Control
> -Mac Books in Newsweek
> -Understanding Administrative Templates
> -Data Binding in ASP.NET 2.0
> -A Look at Commons Chain: The New Java Framework
> -Aspect-Oriented Annotations
> -Rid Yourself of Digital Media Annoyances
> -Build a Simple MP3 Player for Your Site
> -Actions for Photoshop Elements 3
> -Yahoo! Web Services
> -Not the Usual Suspects: Recruiting Usability Test Participants
> -Logs, Browsers and Statistics: The Decline of Internet Explorer 5
> 
> ================================================
> Book News
> ================================================
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> New Releases
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> ***Jakarta Struts Cookbook
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 059600771X
> "Jakarta Struts Cookbook" is an amazing collection of code solutions to
> common--and uncommon--problems encountered when building web applications
> with the Struts Framework. With solutions to real-world problems, this
> look-up reference is perfect for independent developers, large development
> teams, and everyone in between who wishes to use the Struts Framework to
> its fullest potential. Plus, it is completely up-to-date with the latest
> versions of Framework, so readers can be sure the information is viable. 
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jakartastrutsckbk/index.html
> 
> Chapter 14, "Tiles and Other Presentation Approaches," is available
> online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jakartastrutsckbk/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Apple I Replica Creation 
> Back to the Garage
> Publisher: Syngress
> ISBN: 193183640X
> Computers like the Apple I are incredibly simple machines. Even if you
> have no experience with electronics, this book will teach you how to build
> your own replica of the Apple I, show you how to program it yourself, and
> introduce you to exciting ways to expand your Apple I to control lights,
> motors, and more.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/193183640X/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Programming Flash Communication Server
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596005040
> "Programming Flash Communication Server" not only explains how to use the
> pre-built FCS components to construct a simple application, it also
> explains the architecture so that developers can program custom components
> to make even more advanced applications. In addition, the book explains
> how to truly optimize performance and talks about considerations for
> networked applications as well as the media issues pertaining to FCS.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/progflashcs/index.html
> 
> Chapter 1, "Introducing the Flash Communication Server," is available
> online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/progflashcs/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***The Linux Enterprise Cluster 
> Publisher: No Starch Press
> ISBN: 1593270364
> "The Linux Enterprise Cluster" is a practical guide for building and
> installing an enterprise-class cluster for mission critical applications
> using commodity hardware and open source software. Includes information on
> how to build a high-availability server pair using the Heartbeat package,
> how to use the Linux Virtual Server load balancing software, how to
> configure a reliable printing system, and how to build a job scheduling
> system with no single point of failure.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1593270364/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Programming C#, 4th Edition
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596006993
> Aimed at experienced programmers and web developers, this fourth edition
> of the top-selling C# book focuses on the features and programming
> patterns that are new to C# and fundamental to the programming of web
> services and applications on Microsoft's .NET platform. This edition has
> also been updated to reflect the C# ISO standard as well as changes in
> Microsoft's implementation of the language.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/progcsharp4/index.html
> 
> Chapter 12, "Delegates and Events," is available online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/progcsharp4/chapter/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Pragmatic Version Control Using Subversion
> Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf
> ISBN: 0974514063
> Half of all project teams in the U.S. don't use any version control at
> all, and many others experience problems. Version control is the lifeblood
> of software projects, but it doesn't have to be complicated or time
> consuming. This recipe-based book covers the theory behind version control
> and shows how it can help developers become more efficient, work better as
> a team, and keep on top of software complexity.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/0974514063/index.html
> 
> 
> ***PC Hardware Buyer's Guide
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596009380
> This handy guide is the ideal shopping companion for people who wish to
> build their own desktop computer. Loaded with valuable information, the
> "PC Hardware Buyer's Guide" helps you choose which parts are best for you
> by linking compatibility and performance with your own particular profile.
> This book features a component overview, valuable rules of thumb, and a
> quick-lookup reference chart with recommended brands and models.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/pccbg/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Game Coding Complete, Second Ed.
> Publisher: Paraglyph Press
> ISBN: 1932111913
> "Game Coding Complete, Second Ed." is the essential hands-on guide to
> developing commercial quality games written by master game programmer Mike
> McShaffry. This must-have second edition has been expanded from the
> bestselling first edition to include the absolute latest in exciting new
> techniques in game interface design programming, game audio development,
> game scripting, 3D programming, and game engine technology.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1932111913/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Office 2004 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596008201
> Whether you're an Office beginner eager to understand the applications in
> the suite or a longtime Office user looking for power-user techniques and
> detailed coverage of what's new in Office 2004, this book delivers
> everything you need to master all four Office 2004 programs for Mac--Word,
> Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage. According to Microsoft, the average
> Office user taps into less than 15 percent of the suite's features. Get
> 100 percent out of Office 2004 by getting the Missing Manual.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/officemactmm/index.html
> 
> 
> ***Linux in a Windows World
> Publisher: O'Reilly
> ISBN: 0596007582
> An invaluable companion for any system administrator interested in
> integrating Linux into their Windows environment, this book takes an
> in-depth look at exactly how Linux can be brought into an organization
> that's currently based on Microsoft Windows systems. Featuring a litany of
> insider tips and techniques, "Linux in a Windows World" dispenses all the
> practical advice you need to migrate to this revolutionary open source
> software.
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxwinworld/index.html
> 
> Chapter 7, "Using NT Domains for Linux Authentication," is available
> online:
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxwinworld/chapter/index.html
> 
> ================================================
> Upcoming Events
> ================================================
> ***For more events, please see:
> http://events.oreilly.com/
> 
> ***Bonnie Biafore ("Online Investing Hacks"), San Francisco Investors'
>   Forum, San Ramon, CA--March 5
> Bonnie will be teaching a workshop at this event.
> SBC Center, San Ramon, CA
> http://www.better-investing.org/chapter/sanfran/
> 
> 
> ***O'Reilly at PhotoShop World, Las Vegas, NV--March 9
> Come by and say hi and check out our latest Digital Media books at our
> booth (#220).
> Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV.
> http://www.photoshopworld.com/
> 
> 
> ***Steve Bass ("PC Annoyances") on the Radio with ComputerAmerica
>   March 7, April 4, May 2, and June 6 
> He will be on the radio from 7:00-8:00pm (PST) Call in during the show!
> The number is 866-606-8255.
> 
> To listen to the show live, go to: 
> http://www.computeramerica.com/listen.htm
> 
> To chat while Steve's on the air, go to:
> http://www.computeramerica.com/interact.htm
> 
> Check for a local station here on "Business Talk Radio":
> http://snipurl.com/computeramerica3
> 
> 
> ***Steve Bass ("PC Annoyances") on "AirTalk with Larry Mantle," 
>   KPCC (89.3FM), Pasadena, CA--March 15
> Click "Listen Live" to hear the show 11:00am through 12:00pm (PST):
> http://www.kpcc.org
> 
> 
> ***Greg Kroah-Hartman, ("Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Ed"), 
>   Powell's Technical Bookstore, Portland, OR--April 16 
> Come on by and listen to Greg talk about his new book.
> Saturday, April 16th at 1:00pm
> Powell's Technical Books
> 33 NW Park Avenue
> Portland, OR 97209 USA
> http://www.powells.com/technicalbooks
> 
> ================================================
> Conference News
> ================================================
> ***2005 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, 
>   San Diego, CA--March 14-17
> This year's conference theme is "Remix," which infuses ETech's
> roll-up-your-sleeves tutorials, to-the-point plenary presentations, and
> real world focused breakout sessions. Come to ETech and discover how
> applications and hardware are being deconstructed and recombined in
> unexpected ways. Learn how users and customers are influencing new
> interfaces, devices, business models, and services. For all the scoop on
> tutorials, featured speakers, and conference events, check out:
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/etech/
> 
> User group members use code DSUG when you register, and receive 20% off
> the registration price.
> 
> To register for the conference, go to:
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/et2005/create/ord_et05
> 
> 
> ***Register 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
> 5.0, sessions and workshops designed to teach best practices, and exposure
> to new open source technologies.
> For more information, go to:
> http://www.mysqluc.com/
> 
> User Group members who register before Febuary 28, 2005 get a double
> discount. Use code DSUG when you register, and receive 20% off the
> early registration price.
> 
> To register for the conference, go to:
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/mysqluc2005/create/ord_mysql05
> 
> ================================================
> News From O'Reilly & Beyond
> ================================================
> ---------------------
> General News
> ---------------------
> ***How Paris Got Hacked? 
> Like many online service providers, T-Mobile requires users to answer a
> "secret question" if they forget their passwords. For Paris Hilton's
> account, the secret question was "What is your favorite pet's name?" By
> correctly providing the well-known answer, any internet user could change
> Hilton's password and freely access her account.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/01/01/paris.html
> 
> 
> ***SafariU Revolutionizes the Textbook
> With SafariU, you can you create and publish your own textbook, selecting
> exactly the book chapters, sections, or articles you need from the
> impressive Safari database. SafariU costs you nothing to use and offers
> your students more focused course content at less cost. Sign up now, get a
> jump on your summer and fall course prep, and your first custom textbook
> could be ready to print before spring break. Visit SafariU to view a video
> demo and sign up for access.
> http://academic.oreilly.com/safariu-more.csp
> 
> 
> ***Remixing Culture: An Interview with Lawrence Lessig
> What do you get when you mix P2P, inexpensive digital input devices, open
> source software, easy editing tools, and reasonably affordable bandwidth?
> Potentially, you get what Lawrence Lessig calls remix culture, which he
> explains in this extensive interview.
> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/policy/2005/02/24/lessig.html
> 
> The concept of remixing culture is also the topic of his keynote at
> O'Reilly's upcoming Emerging Technology Conference, March 14-17 
> in San Diego.
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/etech/
> 
> 
> ***O'Reilly Learning Lab: $200 Instant Rebate
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> 
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> 
> ---------------------
> Open Source
> ---------------------
> ***Trouble in the Kernel, VMware, and PostgreSQL 
> Noel Davis looks at problems in the Linux kernel, VMware, PostgreSQL,
> Squid, MySQL, mailman, Apple OSX HFS+, movemail with GNU Emacs or XEmancs,
> KStars, typespeed, awstats, and synaesthesia.
> http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2005/02/28/security_alerts.html
> 
> 
> ***Building the PostgreSQL BuildFarm 
> Managing a cross-platform open source project is difficult; how do you
> test on all the platforms you support? Leverage the time and resources of
> your users! Andrew Dunstan took a tip from the Samba team and recently set
> up a build farm for the PostgreSQL project to report build successes and
> failures from interested users. Here's how he did it.
> http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2005/02/24/pg_buildfarm.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Mac
> ---------------------
> ***Display Your Favorite Album Artwork in iTunes
> Love your iPod but miss the album art? In iTunes 4, you can associate an
> album's artwork with a song so it can be displayed while you play the
> song. Wei-Meng Lee shows you how to use two free programs, Clutter and
> art4iTunes.com, to simplify the task. For more tricks and tips on using
> your iPod photo, check out Wei-Meng's latest eDoc, All About Your iPod
> Photo.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/02/22/albumart.html
> 
> 
> ***Build an iTunes Remote Control 
> AirPort Express is great for streaming music from your Mac, except when
> you have to change tracks from another room. There are commercial
> solutions available, but here's a great evening project using your
> web-enabled cell phone and the power of Mac OS X.
> http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2005/03/01/itunes_remote.html
> 
> 
> ***Mac Books in Newsweek
> No Starch's "The Cult of Mac" and O'Reilly's "Revolution in the Valley"
> were mentioned in Newsweek's Quick Read, February 21 Issue.
> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6934650/site/newsweek/
> 
> "The Cult of Mac"
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1886411832/index.html
> 
> "Revolution in the Valley"
> http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/revolution/
> 
> ---------------------
> Windows/.NET
> ---------------------
> ***Understanding Administrative Templates 
> Administrative templates are a key management component of Group Policy on
> Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Mitch Tulloch, author
> of "Windows Server Hacks," shows you how they work and how to use them.
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2005/03/01/Admin_templates..html
> 
> 
> ***Data Binding in ASP.NET 2.0 
> Not only has Microsoft made radical changes in how data binding is done
> between ASP.NET 1.x and 2.0, but it has also created significant
> differences between how it is done in Windows Forms and ASP.NET in 2.0.
> This keeps life interesting (Jesse Liberty says, gnashing his teeth). In
> this new column, he dives into data binding in the new Web Forms.
> http://www.ondotnet.com/pub/a/dotnet/2005/02/22/liberty.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Java
> ---------------------
> ***A Look at Commons Chain: The New Java Framework 
> In part one of a two-part series, Bill Siggelkow covers the basics of
> Chain, a promising new framework from the Jakarta Commons subproject that
> lets you integrate Chain into the Struts build process. In part two, Bill
> will cover how Chain is being applied to Struts and other projects. Bill
> is the author of O'Reilly's "Jakarta Struts Cookbook."
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2005/03/02/commonchains.html
> 
> 
> ***Aspect-Oriented Annotations 
> Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) and attributes are two leading-edge
> programming concepts, each with typical applications. By combining them,
> using attributes to indicate where AOP code should execute, you can
> effectively declare new Java syntax. Bill Burke introduces this new
> technique.
> http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/08/25/aoa.html 
> 
> ---------------------
> Digital Media
> ---------------------
> ***Rid Yourself of Digital Media Annoyances 
> Sometimes those little quirks in your favorite digital media toys can take
> all the fun out of playing. Preston Gralla offers a baker's dozen fixes to
> MP3, iTunes, and QuickTime annoyances, so you can get back to the fun.
> Preston is the author of "Internet Annoyances."
> http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2005/02/22/internetannoy.html
> 
> 
> ***Build a Simple MP3 Player for Your Site
> You don’t have to monkey with Flash, redundant windows, or unpredictable
> plugins to deliver smart-looking audio playback for your visitors. With
> this sneaky bit of JavaScript, you can generate pop-up music players on
> the fly.
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2005/02/23/mp3_embed.html
> 
> 
> ***Actions for Photoshop Elements 3
> Want to automate a complicated artistic effect, like making a photo look
> like a watercolor, or adding a 3-D frame? Photoshop Elements 3 makes these
> tasks easy with actions. Barbara Brundage, author of "Photoshop Elements
> 3: The Missing Manual," shows you how to write, install, and troubleshoot
> actions in Elements 3, for the Mac or Windows.
> http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2005/02/23/PSelement3.html
> 
> ---------------------
> Web
> ---------------------
> ***Yahoo! Web Services 
> Paul Bausch takes a look at the new Yahoo! Web Services interface and
> shows how to tap into the API with a sample application.
> http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2005/02/28/yahoo.html
> 
> 
> ***Not the Usual Suspects: Recruiting Usability Test Participants
> Isn't usability testing a simple matter of getting pals or colleagues to
> look over a site in exchange for free pizza? No, it's not... Liz explains
> how easy it is to gather suitable, site-relevant test participants using a
> number of possible sampling techniques.
> http://www.sitepoint.com/article/usability-test-participants
> 
> 
> ***Logs, Browsers and Statistics: The Decline of Internet Explorer 5
> Individual site logs on browser usage lie, contends Alex Walker. He
> says a larger sample size is necessary for data and decision making.
> http://www.sitepoint.com/blog-post-view.php?id=226319
> 
> ================================================
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> ===============================================
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> 
> Until next time--
> 
> Marsee

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