Open Source Books
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Mac for Linux Geeks (Expert's Voice in Open Source)
Published 12 years ago includes sample chapter
by Tony Steidler-Dennison, Apress
Some might say we all want Linux with an OS X GUI. Mac for Linux Geeks will assist you step by step in migrating from Linux–based systems to OS X. Dual booting, virtualization, and building out the Linux environment on OS X are discussed in detail, along with a comparative view of well–known Mac tools and their open source equivalents.
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Pro Perl Parsing
Published 15 years ago includes sample chapter
by Christopher M. Frenz, Apress
I thoroughly enjoyed this...I write and maintain a fair amount of Perl, and matching and parsing patterns is often the largest part of the work. — A.P. Lawrence, Information and Resources for Unix and Linux Systems Perl, one of the world's most diffuse programming languages, was born out of the need to resolve the creator's dissatisfaction with what were at the time standard data-parsing solutions. Indeed, since the 1.
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Expert MySQL (Expert's Voice in Open Source)
Published 14 years ago includes sample chapter
by Dr. Charles A. Bell, Apress
Since the enormous number of new features made available with MySQL release 5.0, MySQL has been gaining steam as a viable alternative to database behemoths like Oracle and IBM DB2. MySQL users now have the ability to extend MySQL with new SQL commands, optimize query execution, and embed MySQL within low-resource environments like embedded devices and kiosks. Expert MySQL, by Dr. Charles A.
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The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML
Published 14 years ago includes sample chapter
by Danny Brian, Apress
The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML covers Sleepycat's Berkeley DB XML, an open source embedded XML database. Berkeley DB XML runs on all major operating systems and has support for the most popular programming languages. The book includes tutorials and complete language references for C++, Java, Perl, Python, and PHP. Berkeley DB XML has the potential to dramatically simplify the development of your application's data tier.
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Beginning PHP and Oracle: From Novice to Professional
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by W. Jason Gilmore, Bob Bryla, Apress
Beginning PHP and Oracle: From Novice to Professional offers comprehensive information on using the PHP scripting language in conjunction with Oracles database platform. PHP is one of the most prominent open source technologies in the area of web development, while Oracle is one of the most widely deployed and used database products. Youll learn to reap the benefits of these core technologies by using them in unison to create dynamic, data-driven web applications.
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C++/CLI: The Visual C++ Language for .NET
Published 14 years ago includes sample chapter
by Gordon Hogenson, Apress
C++/CLI: The Visual C++ Language for .NET introduces Microsoft's new extensions to the C++ syntax that allow you to target the common language runtime the key to the heart of the .NET 3.0 platform. In 12 no-fluff chapters, Microsoft insider Gordon Hogenson takes you into the core of the C++/CLI language and explains both how the language elements work and how Microsoft intends them to be used.
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Practical Python
Published 18 years ago includes sample chapter
by Magnus Lie Hetland, Apress
My plan to start seriously learning Python begins with Practical Python... This book properly blends programming concepts with design concepts...and cements its lessons with entertaining examples. — Craig Banker, Baton Rouge Linux User Group Practical Python offers a highly useful guide to the Python programming language. In disarmingly readable prose, author Magnus Lie Hetland guides you through those concepts of most importance to the budding Python developer.
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Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by Keir Thomas, Shashank Sharma, Apress
Coauthor Shashank Sharma discusses the book Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional guides you through the tasks most new Linux users desire to perform while explaining potentially confusing concepts along the way. It will steer you through system customization opportunities and common tasks like listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, and performing office- and Internet-related jobs.
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Pro Visual C++/CLI and the .NET 2.0 Platform
Published 15 years ago includes sample chapter
by Stephen R. G. Fraser, Apress
This book explains how to write .NET 2.0 applications and services. It provides you with a clean slate, erasing the need for developing the COM, DCOM, COM+, or ActiveX components that used to be a necessity. Instead, you'll learn how to write .NET applications using C++/CLI. This book is based on its highly successful predecessor, and bridges the gap between classic C++ and C++/CLI. Furthermore, this edition is based on the newest version of Visual Studio .NET (2005) and .NET Platform version 2.
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Automating UNIX and Linux Administration
Published 17 years ago includes sample chapter
by Kirk Bauer, Apress
The recommended audience is shown as "Intermediate-Advanced" and I would agree with that 100%?Administrators of larger networks will find this (book) relevant to their work. Wouldn't you like to automate the tedious daily tasks of system administration? Automating UNIX and Linux Administration will show you how, by exploring existing tools and offering real-world examples.