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The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide

by Jonathan Moeller ...

The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide gives users new to Linux an introduction to the command line environment.In the Guide, you'll learn how to:-Copy, move, and delete files and directories.-Create, delete, and manage users.-Create, delete, and manage groups.-Use virtual terminals.-Use the bash shell.-Safely use the root account with su and sudo.-Change permissions and ownership of files and ... Read more

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The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide gives users new to Linux an introduction to the command line environment.In the Guide, you'll learn how to:-Copy, move, and delete files and directories.-Create, delete, and manage users.-Create, delete, and manage groups.-Use virtual terminals.-Use the bash shell.-Safely use the root account with su and sudo.-Change permissions and ownership of files and
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The Linux Mint Beginner's Guide - Second Edition

by Jonathan Moeller ...

Series series Computer Beginner's Guides
The Linux Mint Beginner's Guide (Second Edition) will show you how to get the most out of Linux Mint, from using the Cinnamon desktop environment to advanced command-line tasks. In the Guide, you will learn how to:-Install Linux Mint.-Use the desktop environment.-Manage files and folders.-Manage users, groups, and file permissions.-Install software on a Linux Mint system, both from the command ... Read more

$1.88 NZD

The Linux Mint Beginner's Guide (Second Edition) will show you how to get the most out of Linux Mint, from using the Cinnamon desktop environment to advanced command-line tasks. In the Guide, you will learn how to:-Install Linux Mint.-Use the desktop environment.-Manage files and folders.-Manage users, groups, and file permissions.-Install software on a Linux Mint system, both from the command
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Ubuntu: 101 Tips & Tricks

by Jonathan Moeller ...

Series series Computer Beginner's Guides
Ubuntu: 101 Tips & Tricks gives users an overview of Ubuntu, from using the Dash and the Launcher to more advanced troubleshooting techniques.In this book, you'll learn how to:-Master the Dash and the Launcher.-Get the most out of the desktop environment.-Use the power of Nautilus-Connect Ubuntu to networks.-Create and eliminate user accounts.-Back up your files.-Install powerful apps from the ... Read more

$1.88 NZD

Ubuntu: 101 Tips & Tricks gives users an overview of Ubuntu, from using the Dash and the Launcher to more advanced troubleshooting techniques.In this book, you'll learn how to:-Master the Dash and the Launcher.-Get the most out of the desktop environment.-Use the power of Nautilus-Connect Ubuntu to networks.-Create and eliminate user accounts.-Back up your files.-Install powerful apps from the
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The Ubuntu Desktop Beginner's Guide - Second Edition

by Jonathan Moeller ...

Series series Computer Beginner's Guides
Want to use Ubuntu without having to learn the command line? Then this is the book for you! THE UBUNTU DESKTOP BEGINNER'S GUIDE will show you how to use the Ubuntu desktop interface and perform common tasks with the operating system.In the guide, you'll earn how to:-Install Ubuntu.-Install the latest updates for Ubuntu.-Configure and use Ubuntu's Unity environment.-Master the Launcher, the Dash, ... Read more

$5.68 NZD

Want to use Ubuntu without having to learn the command line? Then this is the book for you! THE UBUNTU DESKTOP BEGINNER'S GUIDE will show you how to use the Ubuntu desktop interface and perform common tasks with the operating system.In the guide, you'll earn how to:-Install Ubuntu.-Install the latest updates for Ubuntu.-Configure and use Ubuntu's Unity environment.-Master the Launcher, the Dash,
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Chromebook: 101 Tips & Tricks For Chrome OS

by Jonathan Moeller ...

CHROMEBOOK:101 TIPS & TRICKS gives new users an overview of Chrome OS on a Chromebook laptop computer, from using the Chrome browser and Google Drive to more advanced techniques.In this book, you'll learn how to:-Master the Chrome web browser on a Chromebook.-Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Google Drive.-Get the most out of the desktop environment.-Use the power of the Files ... Read more

$1.88 NZD

CHROMEBOOK:101 TIPS & TRICKS gives new users an overview of Chrome OS on a Chromebook laptop computer, from using the Chrome browser and Google Drive to more advanced techniques.In this book, you'll learn how to:-Master the Chrome web browser on a Chromebook.-Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in Google Drive.-Get the most out of the desktop environment.-Use the power of the Files
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Bash Command Line Pro Tips

by Jason Cannon ...

As someone that has used the Bash shell almost daily for over 15 years, I've accumulated several command line "tricks" that have saved me time and frustration. Bash Command Line Pro Tips is a collection of techniques that you can put to use right away to increase your efficiency at the command line.Here is what you will learn by reading Bash Command Line Pro Tips:* How to use tab completion* How ... Read more

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As someone that has used the Bash shell almost daily for over 15 years, I've accumulated several command line "tricks" that have saved me time and frustration. Bash Command Line Pro Tips is a collection of techniques that you can put to use right away to increase your efficiency at the command line.Here is what you will learn by reading Bash Command Line Pro Tips:* How to use tab completion* How
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The 101 Most Important UNIX and Linux Commands

by Ronald J. Leach ...

This book delivers what the title states: It describes the 101 most important UNIX and Linux commands and system calls. The book bridges the gap between on-line tutorials and manual pages on one hand, and books of 1,000 pages or more that explore the nuances of many shell commands in exhaustive detail. While most of these sources provide excellent information, they do not really solve the plight ... Read more

$7.49 NZD

This book delivers what the title states: It describes the 101 most important UNIX and Linux commands and system calls. The book bridges the gap between on-line tutorials and manual pages on one hand, and books of 1,000 pages or more that explore the nuances of many shell commands in exhaustive detail. While most of these sources provide excellent information, they do not really solve the plight
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Raspberry Pi Insider Guide

by Bruce Smith ...

Raspberry Pi Insider Guide: Everything you need for the Model B/B+ and moreTaking You from beginner to Expert!The most up-to-date Raspberry Pi guide available.Everything you need to make you an expert using the Raspberry Pi Model B and B+.Taking you from beginner to expert. Even as an absolute beginner you will start on a journey that will ultimately leave you knowledgeable and with the confidence ... Read more

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Raspberry Pi Insider Guide: Everything you need for the Model B/B+ and moreTaking You from beginner to Expert!The most up-to-date Raspberry Pi guide available.Everything you need to make you an expert using the Raspberry Pi Model B and B+.Taking you from beginner to expert. Even as an absolute beginner you will start on a journey that will ultimately leave you knowledgeable and with the confidence
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Site Reliability Engineering

How Google Runs Production Systems

by Niall Richard Murphy, Betsy Beyer, Chris Jones, Jennifer Petoff ...

The overwhelming majority of a software systemâ??s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems?In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Googleâ??s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire ... Read more

$44.15 NZD

The overwhelming majority of a software systemâ??s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems?In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Googleâ??s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire
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Practical C Programming

Why Does 2+2 = 5986?

by Steve Oualline ...

There are lots of introductory C books, but this is the first one that has the no-nonsense, practical approach that has made Nutshell Handbooks® famous.C programming is more than just getting the syntax right. Style and debugging also play a tremendous part in creating programs that run well and are easy to maintain. This book teaches you not only the mechanics of programming, but also describes ... Read more

$32.99 NZD

There are lots of introductory C books, but this is the first one that has the no-nonsense, practical approach that has made Nutshell Handbooks® famous.C programming is more than just getting the syntax right. Style and debugging also play a tremendous part in creating programs that run well and are easy to maintain. This book teaches you not only the mechanics of programming, but also describes
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How to Survive the Death of Windows XP

by Annie Jean Brewer ...

Windows XP is DeadMicrosoft's beloved operating system has been given the axe. As of April 2014 there will be no more updates coming for this old workhorse.For those who still have computers running XP, this places you in a dangerous predicament. If you keep using the computer, you risk getting attacked by hackers and your personal information stolen. What do you do if you can't afford to buy a ... Read more

$0.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Windows XP is DeadMicrosoft's beloved operating system has been given the axe. As of April 2014 there will be no more updates coming for this old workhorse.For those who still have computers running XP, this places you in a dangerous predicament. If you keep using the computer, you risk getting attacked by hackers and your personal information stolen. What do you do if you can't afford to buy a
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Building a Plex Server with Raspberry Pi

by Brian Schell ...

If you're anything like me, you've collected a zillion media files over the years. Music, Photos, Movies, even entire series of TV shows. Yes, you can store them on your computer and watch them when you get the chance, but what if you want to watch them from your iPhone or tablet? What if you want to watch them when you aren't home, or even in the same city? What if you just want to hear podcasts ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you're anything like me, you've collected a zillion media files over the years. Music, Photos, Movies, even entire series of TV shows. Yes, you can store them on your computer and watch them when you get the chance, but what if you want to watch them from your iPhone or tablet? What if you want to watch them when you aren't home, or even in the same city? What if you just want to hear podcasts
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The Cathedral & the Bazaar

Musings on Linux and Open Source by an Accidental Revolutionary

by Eric S. Raymond ...

Open source provides the competitive advantage in the Internet Age. According to the August Forrester Report, 56 percent of IT managers interviewed at Global 2,500 companies are already using some type of open source software in their infrastructure and another 6 percent will install it in the next two years. This revolutionary model for collaborative software development is being embraced and ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

Open source provides the competitive advantage in the Internet Age. According to the August Forrester Report, 56 percent of IT managers interviewed at Global 2,500 companies are already using some type of open source software in their infrastructure and another 6 percent will install it in the next two years. This revolutionary model for collaborative software development is being embraced and
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Learning QGIS 2.0

by Anita Graser ...

A short book with a lot of hands-on examples to help you learn in a practical way. This book is great for users, developers, and consultants who know the basic functions and processes of a GIS but want to know how to use QGIS to achieve the results they are used to a full-fledged GIS. ... Read more

$27.13 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A short book with a lot of hands-on examples to help you learn in a practical way. This book is great for users, developers, and consultants who know the basic functions and processes of a GIS but want to know how to use QGIS to achieve the results they are used to a full-fledged GIS.
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Getting Started With Ubuntu OS

A Ridiculously Simple Guide to the Linux Open Source Operating System

by Scott La Counte ...

★★★ Explore Ubuntu OS ★★★You've probably used Windows OS; maybe you've used MacOS. But Linux?Linux has been around for years, but it's still relatively unused by the masses. This isn't to say it isn't powerful. Some argue that it's more powerful than any OS out there.This book will cover arguably the most popular version of Linux: Ubuntu.You'll learn about:Installing UbuntuWhere things areAn ... Read more

$9.48 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

★★★ Explore Ubuntu OS ★★★You've probably used Windows OS; maybe you've used MacOS. But Linux?Linux has been around for years, but it's still relatively unused by the masses. This isn't to say it isn't powerful. Some argue that it's more powerful than any OS out there.This book will cover arguably the most popular version of Linux: Ubuntu.You'll learn about:Installing UbuntuWhere things areAn
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Linux in a Nutshell

A Desktop Quick Reference

by Ellen Siever, Stephen Figgins, Robert Love, Arnold Robbins ...

Everything you need to know about Linux is in this book. Written by Stephen Figgins, Ellen Siever, Robert Love, and Arnold Robbins -- people with years of active participation in the Linux community -- Linux in a Nutshell, Sixth Edition, thoroughly covers programming tools, system and network administration tools, the shell, editors, and LILO and GRUB boot loaders.This updated edition offers a ... Read more

$41.99 NZD

Everything you need to know about Linux is in this book. Written by Stephen Figgins, Ellen Siever, Robert Love, and Arnold Robbins -- people with years of active participation in the Linux community -- Linux in a Nutshell, Sixth Edition, thoroughly covers programming tools, system and network administration tools, the shell, editors, and LILO and GRUB boot loaders.This updated edition offers a
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Guide

Validate your knowledge of Kubernetes and implement it in a real-life production environment

by Melony Qin, Brendan Burns, Mark Whitby, Alessandro Vozza ...

Develop a deep understanding of Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem, and pass the CKA exam with confidence with this end-to-end study guide Key Features • Get to grips with the core concepts of Kubernetes API primitives • Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters • Cement your credibility in the job market by becoming a Certified Kubernetes Administrator Book ... Read more

$58.18 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Develop a deep understanding of Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem, and pass the CKA exam with confidence with this end-to-end study guide Key Features • Get to grips with the core concepts of Kubernetes API primitives • Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters • Cement your credibility in the job market by becoming a Certified Kubernetes Administrator Book
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Puppet 5 Cookbook

Jump start your Puppet 5.x deployment using engaging and practical recipes

by Thomas Uphill ...

Write custom plugins for Puppet, including facts, providers, and functionsKey FeaturesGrasp recipes that work with centralized and decentralized deploymentsExplore language differences and enhancements anticipated in Puppet version 5.xGain expert understanding of Puppet's latest and most advanced featuresBook DescriptionPuppet is a configuration management system that automates all your IT ... Read more

$62.09 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write custom plugins for Puppet, including facts, providers, and functionsKey FeaturesGrasp recipes that work with centralized and decentralized deploymentsExplore language differences and enhancements anticipated in Puppet version 5.xGain expert understanding of Puppet's latest and most advanced featuresBook DescriptionPuppet is a configuration management system that automates all your IT
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Docker Deep Dive

Zero to Docker in a single book

by Nigel Poulton ...

Docker Deep Dive (2025 Edition) - The best Docker book just got even better!The #1 best-selling and most comprehensive Docker book - fully updated for 2025!For nearly a decade, Docker Deep Dive has been the go-to guide for developers and IT professionals looking to master Docker. With more reviews than any other Docker book and a track record as the most popular Docker book on the market, this ... Read more

$26.57 NZD

Docker Deep Dive (2025 Edition) - The best Docker book just got even better!The #1 best-selling and most comprehensive Docker book - fully updated for 2025!For nearly a decade, Docker Deep Dive has been the go-to guide for developers and IT professionals looking to master Docker. With more reviews than any other Docker book and a track record as the most popular Docker book on the market, this
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Hamshack Raspberry Pi

How to Use the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio Activities

by James Baughn K9E0H ...

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios. ... Read more

$6.99 NZD

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios.
... Read more
The Linux Programming Interface

A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook

by Michael Kerrisk ...

The Linux Programming Interface (TLPI) is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface—the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system.In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in order to master the craft of system programming ... Read more

$121.54 NZD

The Linux Programming Interface (TLPI) is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface—the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system.In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in order to master the craft of system programming
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SSH, The Secure Shell: The Definitive Guide

The Definitive Guide

by Daniel J. Barrett, Richard E. Silverman, Robert G. Byrnes ...

Are you serious about network security? Then check out SSH, the Secure Shell, which provides key-based authentication and transparent encryption for your network connections. It's reliable, robust, and reasonably easy to use, and both free and commercial implementations are widely available for most operating systems. While it doesn't solve every privacy and security problem, SSH eliminates ... Read more

$41.99 NZD

Are you serious about network security? Then check out SSH, the Secure Shell, which provides key-based authentication and transparent encryption for your network connections. It's reliable, robust, and reasonably easy to use, and both free and commercial implementations are widely available for most operating systems. While it doesn't solve every privacy and security problem, SSH eliminates
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LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell

A Desktop Quick Reference

by Adam Haeder, Stephen Addison Schneiter, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, James Stanger ...

Linux deployment continues to increase, and so does the demand for qualified and certified Linux system administrators. If you're seeking a job-based certification from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this updated guide will help you prepare for the technically challenging LPIC Level 1 Exams 101 and 102.The third edition of this book is a meticulously researched reference to these exams, ... Read more

$45.07 NZD

Linux deployment continues to increase, and so does the demand for qualified and certified Linux system administrators. If you're seeking a job-based certification from the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this updated guide will help you prepare for the technically challenging LPIC Level 1 Exams 101 and 102.The third edition of this book is a meticulously researched reference to these exams,
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LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell

by Steven Pritchard, Bruno Gomes Pessanha, Nicolai Langfeldt, James Stanger, Jeff Dean ...

LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell,Second Edition is an invaluable resource for determining what you needto practice to pass the Linux Professional Institute exams. This bookwill helpyou determine when you're ready to take the exams, which aretechnically challenging and designed to reflect the skills thatadministrators needin real working environments.As more corporations adopt Linux as the ... Read more

$54.27 NZD

LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell,Second Edition is an invaluable resource for determining what you needto practice to pass the Linux Professional Institute exams. This bookwill helpyou determine when you're ready to take the exams, which aretechnically challenging and designed to reflect the skills thatadministrators needin real working environments.As more corporations adopt Linux as the
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