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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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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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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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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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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

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★★★ 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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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

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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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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

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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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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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The Ubuntu Desktop Beginner's Guide: GNOME Shell Edition

by Jonathan Moeller ...

Want to use Ubuntu without having to learn the command line? Then this is the book for you! THE UBUNTU DESKTOP BEGINNER'S GUIDE: GNOME SHELL EDITION 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 GNOME Shell environment. ... Read more

$1.88 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: GNOME SHELL EDITION 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 GNOME Shell environment.
... 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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Linux Kernel Programming Part 2 - Char Device Drivers and Kernel Synchronization

Create user-kernel interfaces, work with peripheral I/O, and handle hardware interrupts

by Kaiwan N. Billimoria ...

Discover how to write high-quality character driver code, interface with userspace, work with chip memory, and gain an in-depth understanding of working with hardware interrupts and kernel synchronizationKey FeaturesDelve into hardware interrupt handling, threaded IRQs, tasklets, softirqs, and understand which to use whenExplore powerful techniques to perform user-kernel interfacing, peripheral I ... Read more

$49.67 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover how to write high-quality character driver code, interface with userspace, work with chip memory, and gain an in-depth understanding of working with hardware interrupts and kernel synchronizationKey FeaturesDelve into hardware interrupt handling, threaded IRQs, tasklets, softirqs, and understand which to use whenExplore powerful techniques to perform user-kernel interfacing, peripheral I
... Read more
Linux Yourself

Concept and Programming

by Sunil K. Singh ...

Numerous people still believe that learning and acquiring expertise in Linux is not easy, that only a professional can understand how a Linux system works. Nowadays, Linux has gained much popularity both at home and at the workplace. Linux Yourself: Concept and Programming aims to help and guide people of all ages by offering a deep insight into the concept of Linux, its usage, programming, ... Read more

$134.81 NZD

Numerous people still believe that learning and acquiring expertise in Linux is not easy, that only a professional can understand how a Linux system works. Nowadays, Linux has gained much popularity both at home and at the workplace. Linux Yourself: Concept and Programming aims to help and guide people of all ages by offering a deep insight into the concept of Linux, its usage, programming,
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Ubuntu 11.04 Essentials

by Neil Smyth ...

On April 28, 2011 Canonical Ltd. released version 11.04 of the Ubuntu Linux distribution (also referred to as the Natty Narwhal release). This latest version of Ubuntu proved to be one of the more significant releases for a number of years, perhaps the most significant change being the introduction of the Unity desktop environment. Whilst the classic GNOME desktop is still available, Unity clearly ... Read more

$24.67 NZD

On April 28, 2011 Canonical Ltd. released version 11.04 of the Ubuntu Linux distribution (also referred to as the Natty Narwhal release). This latest version of Ubuntu proved to be one of the more significant releases for a number of years, perhaps the most significant change being the introduction of the Unity desktop environment. Whilst the classic GNOME desktop is still available, Unity clearly
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Ed Mastery

The Standard Unix Text Editor

by Michael W. Lucas ...

Series Book 13 - IT Mastery
“I’m glad someone’s finally giving ed the attention it deserves.”– Ken Thompson, co-creator of UnixLet me be perfectly clear: ed(1) is the standard Unix text editor. If you don’t know ed, you’re not a sysadmin. You're a mere dabbler. A dilettante. Deficient.Forty years after ed’s introduction, internationally acclaimed author Michael W Lucas has finally unlocked the mysteries of ed for everyone. ... Read more

$7.99 NZD

“I’m glad someone’s finally giving ed the attention it deserves.”– Ken Thompson, co-creator of UnixLet me be perfectly clear: ed(1) is the standard Unix text editor. If you don’t know ed, you’re not a sysadmin. You're a mere dabbler. A dilettante. Deficient.Forty years after ed’s introduction, internationally acclaimed author Michael W Lucas has finally unlocked the mysteries of ed for everyone.
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Conquer the command line

The Raspberry Pi terminal guide

by Richard Smedley ...

Series series Essentials
Updated for the latest Raspberry Pi software, this essential guide shows you how to master the command line for new ways to work with files, processes, and devices.For getting instructions from user to computer — in a clear, quick, and unambiguous form — nothing beats the command line. It never disappeared on UNIX and Linux systems, and thanks to Raspberry Pi OS, a new generation is discovering ... Read more

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Updated for the latest Raspberry Pi software, this essential guide shows you how to master the command line for new ways to work with files, processes, and devices.For getting instructions from user to computer — in a clear, quick, and unambiguous form — nothing beats the command line. It never disappeared on UNIX and Linux systems, and thanks to Raspberry Pi OS, a new generation is discovering
... Read more
Eclipse IDE Pocket Guide

Using the Full-Featured IDE

by Ed Burnette ...

Eclipse is the world's most popular IDE for Java development. And although there are plenty of large tomes that cover all the nooks and crannies of Eclipse, what you really need is a quick, handy guide to the features that are used over and over again in Java programming. You need answers to basic questions such as: Where was that menu? What does that command do again? And how can I set my ... Read more

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Eclipse is the world's most popular IDE for Java development. And although there are plenty of large tomes that cover all the nooks and crannies of Eclipse, what you really need is a quick, handy guide to the features that are used over and over again in Java programming. You need answers to basic questions such as: Where was that menu? What does that command do again? And how can I set my
... Read more
Linux Mastery

A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners and Beyond

by Ryan Campbell ...

Linux Mastery is the definitive guide to learning Linux, from the basics to the advanced. This comprehensive book covers everything you need to know to become a Linux master, including:Installing and configuring LinuxUsing the Linux command lineManaging files and directoriesWorking with users and groupsAdministering servicesSecuring your systemAnd much more!Linux Mastery is written in a clear and ... Read more

$1.99 NZD

Linux Mastery is the definitive guide to learning Linux, from the basics to the advanced. This comprehensive book covers everything you need to know to become a Linux master, including:Installing and configuring LinuxUsing the Linux command lineManaging files and directoriesWorking with users and groupsAdministering servicesSecuring your systemAnd much more!Linux Mastery is written in a clear and
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