Adventures in Rule-Based Programming is a fun introduction to writing applications using CLIPS, a popular rule-based programming language written in C. Originally developed at NASA, CLIPS has been in use for over thirty-five years. CLIPS and the CLIPS source code are available for free.In this tutorial you'll learn the basic concepts of rule-based programming, where rules are used to specify the logic of what must be accomplished, but an inference engine determines when ru...

The Windows Command Line Beginner's Guide gives users new to the Windows command line an overview of the Command Prompt, from simple tasks to network configuration.In the Guide, you'll learn how to:-Manage the Command Prompt.-Copy & paste from the Windows Command Prompt.-Create batch files.-Remotely manage Windows machines from the command line.-Manage disks, partitions, and volumes.-Set an IP address and configure other network setti...

*** Learn the basics of VBA in less than one day ***This e-book is an introductory course to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), an incredibly useful tool that can make your day-to-day work with Microsoft Excel a lot easier and increase your productivity enormously. With VBA you can automate Excel work that would take a lot of time if done manually. Whether it's copying data from one workbook or worksheet to another, reacting to user input or performing complex calculations on you...

With the Android platform fast becoming a target of malicious hackers, application security is crucial. This concise book provides the knowledge you need to design and implement robust, rugged, and secure apps for any Android device. You’ll learn how to identify and manage the risks inherent in your design, and work to minimize a hacker’s opportunity to compromise your app and steal user data.How is the Android platform structured to handle security? What services and tools are ava...

The following Document outlines what we believe are the top 20 Windows tools every System Administrator should know or be familiar with. Some will you most likely already know about, but we hope you'll find plenty of information here that you didn't know.In this eBook, we will describe many of the 20 most common tools that a System Administrator, or home user, could use to help make sure computers and networks are running properly.A few of the tools include Remote Desktop, ...

Ubuntu Linux--the most popular Linux distribution on the planet--preserves the spirit embodied in the ancient African word ubuntu, which means both "humanity to others" and "I am what I am because of who we all are." Ubuntu won the Linux Journal Reader's Choice Award for best Linux distribution and is consistently the top-ranked Linux variant on DistroWatch.com. The reason this distribution is so widely popular is that Ubuntu is designed to be useful, usable, customizable...

The Ultimate Reference & Learning Guide for SAS© Statistics careers!Over 150 Certification Questions, Answers, and ExplanationsIt's clear that SAS Statistics is the future for analysis of large data sets in public and private enterprise – but finding good reference materials can be difficult. Now, for the first time, a world class SAS consultant shares his knowledge and understanding of this complex topic. SAS Statistics Data Analysis Certification Questions guides you easi...

Table of ContentsThis is my first book on VIM. I have just over three year of experience with VIM. I believe that I have enough experience to give a good introduction to the software, while being close enough to the beginner to be able to express the ideas in a way that makes sense.I have not included exercises for you to do. I leave it to your discretion to decide when you want to practice.Table of ContentsChapter 2 IntroductionPART 1 BASICSChap...

The Ultimate Step By Step Field Guide For Proxmox In The Real World...!!!Learn the secrets of building a bulletproof virtual IT infrastructure. This 4-In-1 collection leverages the power and cost effectiveness of open source Linux, delivering a complete solution in easy step-by-step format. All the software components of this system are time tested in production and were chosen because they are simply the BEST at what they do. This field guide is easy enou...

A task-oriented look at Linux Mint, using actual real-world examples to stimulate learning. Each topic is presented in an easy-to-follow order, with hands-on activities to reinforce the content. If you are starting out with Linux from a different platform or are well versed with Linux Mint and want a guide that shows you how to exploit certain functionality, this book is for you. No previous Linux experience is assumed.

A playful, informal approach to using the Raspberry Pi for mischief! Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents is for all mischievous Raspberry Pi owners whod like to see their computer transform into a neat spy gadget to be used in a series of practical pranks and projects. No previous skills are required to follow along and if youre completely new to Linux, youll pick up much of the basics for free. Apart from the Raspberry Pi board itself, a USB microphone and/or a webcam is required for most of t...

Get started with programming in Excel using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) with this book and ebook.Key FeaturesLearn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results.Extend and enhance your Excel spreadsheets using the power of Macros and VBA programmingGet to grips with the VBA language to create professional spreadsheetsFollow practical examples to common problems that you will find yoursel...