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----- Forwarded message from Marsee Henon <marsee@oreilly.com> ----- From: Marsee Henon <marsee@oreilly.com> To: waltman@pobox.com Subject: Newsletter from O'Reilly UG Program, January 3 Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 17:09:41 -0800 ================================================================ O'Reilly News for User Group Members January 3, 2005 ================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Book News ---------------------------------------------------------------- -Windows XP Pro: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition -Photo Retouching with Photoshop: A Designer's Notebook -Linux Cookbook -Revolution in The Valley -Silence on the Wire -Jakarta Commons Cookbook -Dr. Tom Shinder's Configuring ISA Server 2004 -Oracle SQL*Plus: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition -Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition -Home Theater Hacks -Hacking a Terror Network -Word Hacks -High Performance Linux Clusters ---------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Events ---------------------------------------------------------------- -O'Reilly Happenings at Macworld SF--January 10-14 -Free Exhibit Hall Pass for Macworld ---------------------------------------------------------------- Conference News ---------------------------------------------------------------- -Registration is Open for 2005 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, San Diego, CA--March 14-17 -Registration Is Open for the 2005 MySQL Users Conference, Santa Clara, CA--April 18-21 ---------------------------------------------------------------- News ---------------------------------------------------------------- -"Make" Subscriptions Now Available -Renewable Energy--The Next Opportunity for Silicon Valley -Freedom, Innovation, and Convenience: The RMS Interview -Ten Tips for Building Your First High-Performance Cluster -Clever Tricks with MythTV -Tim O'Reilly, Derrick Story, and David Pogue make the 2004 MDJ Power 25 List -Build an eDoc Reader for your iPod -Book Worms into Minds of PC Cultists -Windows Explorer Hacks -Inside Secrets of MSN Desktop Search -Towards Bug-Free Code -ONJava 2004 in Review: Popular Articles -Exporting QuickTime Movies with Simple Video Out X ================================================ Book News ================================================ Did you know you can request a free book to review for your group? Ask your group leader for more information. For book review writing tips and suggestions, go to: http://ug.oreilly.com/bookreviews.html Don't forget, you can receive 20% off any O'Reilly, No Starch, Paraglyph, Pragmatic Bookshelf, SitePoint, or Syngress book you purchase directly from O'Reilly. Just use code DSUG when ordering online or by phone 800-998-9938. http://www.oreilly.com/ ***Free ground shipping is available for online orders of at least $29.95 that go to a single U.S. address. This offer applies to U.S. delivery addresses in the 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more details, go to: http://www.oreilly.com/news/freeshipping_0703.html ---------------------------------------------------------------- New Releases ---------------------------------------------------------------- ***Windows XP Pro: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596008988 Completely refreshed and updated for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), this bestseller is for the novice or budding power user who wants to master Microsoft's latest operating system and get down to work. The book reveals which features work well and which don't, such as the Remote Desktop software that enables people to connect to the office from home, the encryption file system that protects sensitive information, and the Windows Messenger that enables real-time text, voice, and video communication. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/winxppro2/ ***Photo Retouching with Photoshop: A Designer's Notebook Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596008600 This lavish, colorful book showcases innovative photo-retouching solutions by well known French artists, and will be inspiring and instructive for anyone involved in creating digital images or animations. You'll see what the pros are able to do to their photographs with Photoshop; you'll be guided, step-by-step, through the editing process of each project--from original shot to polished print; and you'll gain insight into how each visionary artist imagined, conceptualized, and created the final exquisite image. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/photoretouchadn/ ***Linux Cookbook Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596006403 Linux information can be found scattered in manpages, texinfo files, and source code comments, but the best source is the experts who have built up a working knowledge of managing Linux systems. This book's tested techniques distill years of hard-won experience into practical cut-and-paste solutions to everyday Linux dilemmas. Use just one recipe from this collection of real-world solutions, and the hours of tedious trial-and-error saved will more than pay for the cost of the book. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxckbk/ Chapter 14, "Printing with CUPS," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/linuxckbk/chapter/index.html ***Revolution in The Valley Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596007191 "Revolution in the Valley" traces the development of the Macintosh computer from its inception as an underground skunkworks project in 1979 to its triumphant introduction in 1984 and beyond. In this vivid first-hand account, author and key Macintosh developer Andy Hertzfeld reveals exactly what it was like to be a key player in one of the most important technical achievements in modern history. Lavish illustrations and period photos (many never before published) bring to life the talented and often eccentric characters who participated in the birth of the personal computer revolution. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/revolution/ ***Silence on the Wire Publisher: No Starch Press ISBN: 1593270461 Author Michal Zalewski has long been known and respected in the hacking and security communities for his intelligence, curiosity, and creativity, and this book is truly unlike anything else out there. "In Silence on the Wire," Zalewski shares his expertise and experience to explain how computers and networks work, how information is processed and delivered, and what security threats lurk in the shadows. No humdrum technical white paper or how-to manual for protecting one's network, this book is a fascinating narrative that explores a variety of unique, uncommon, and often quite elegant security challenges that defy classification and eschew the traditional attacker-victim model. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1593270461/index.html ***Jakarta Commons Cookbook Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 059600706X This collection of recipes provides expert tips for using the utilities of the Java-based Jakarta Commons open source project. You don't have to be an expert; the book's solution-based format contains code examples for a wide variety of web, XML, network, testing, and application projects. If you want to learn how to use Jakarta Commons utilities to create powerful Java applications and tools, this cookbook is for you. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jakartackbk/ Chapter 8, "Math," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/jakartackbk/chapter/index.html ***Dr. Tom Shinder's Configuring ISA Server 2004 Publisher: Syngress ISBN: 1931836191 This book provides you with unparalleled information on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting ISA Server 2004 by teaching you to Deploy ISA Server 2004 in small businesses and large organizations; achieve 99.999% uptime for your ISA Server 2004 Internet access solution; roll out an International VPN using built-in ISA Server 2004 VPN Wizards and configuration interface; learn how to configure complex DMZ configurations using ISA Server 2004's new network awareness features and built-in multinetworking capabilities; and learn how to take advantage of ISA Server 2004's new VPN capabilities. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1931836191/index.html ****Oracle SQL*Plus: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596007469 Updated for Oracle 10g, this bestselling book is the only in-depth guide to SQL*Plus. It clearly describes how to perform, step-by-step, all of the tasks that Oracle developers and DBAs want to perform (and maybe some you didn't realize you could) with SQL*Plus. If you want to capitalize upon the full power and flexibility of this popular Oracle tool, this book is an indispensable resource. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/orsqlplus2/ Chapter 6, "Creating HTML Reports," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/orsqlplus2/chapter/index.html ***Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596008767 "Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks, 2nd Edition" offers dozens of on-target tips, workarounds, and warnings, allowing users to improve their overall experience with the popular XP operating system. You'll learn how to use the Registry Editor, customize the interface, and master Windows's built-in networking capabilities. The book also includes detailed coverage of the newly released Service Pack 2 (SP2), which provides protection against viruses, hackers, and worms. Seize control of the Windows XP operating system before it takes control of you. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/winxpannoy2/ Chapter 5, "Maximizing Performance," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/winxpannoy2/chapter/ ***Home Theater Hacks Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596007043 "Home Theater Hacks" is a smart collection of insider tips and tricks, covering everything you need to know about home theater installation. Say goodbye to frustrating trial-and-error processes and expensive appointments with installation experts. This book prevents both by imparting down-and-dirty techniques not found anywhere else. From finding the right audio and video components and dealing with speakers and wiring, to mastering remote controls and getting a handle on TiVo, this book will help you customize your own, personal home theater experience. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/htheaterhks/ Sample hacks are available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/htheaterhks/chapter/index.html ***Hacking a Terror Network Publisher: Syngress December 2004 ISBN: 1928994989 Written by a certified Arabic linguist from the Defense Language Institute with extensive background in decoding encrypted communications, this cyber-thriller uses a fictional narrative to provide a fascinating and realistic "insider's look" into technically sophisticated covert terrorist communications over the Internet. The accompanying CD-ROM allows readers to "hack along" with the story line, by viewing the same web sites described in the book containing encrypted, covert communications. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1928994989/index.html ***Word Hacks Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596004931 Become a power user with "Word Hacks." Insider tips, tools, tricks, and hacks help you accomplish your pressing tasks, address your frequent annoyances, and solve even your most complex problems. The book examines Word's advanced (and often hidden) features, and delivers clever, time-saving hacks on taming document bloat, customization, complex search and replace, tables and comments, XML, and even using Google without leaving Word. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/wordhks/ Sample hacks are available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/wordhks/chapter/index.html ***High Performance Linux Clusters Publisher: O'Reilly ISBN: 0596005709 "High Performance Linux Clusters" covers everything you need to build and deploy a high-performance Linux cluster. You'll learn about effective planning, hardware choices, bulk installation of Linux on multiple systems, and other basic considerations. This guide also addresses the major free software projects and how to choose those that are most helpful to new cluster administrators and programmers. Guidelines for debugging, profiling, performance tuning, and managing jobs from multiple users round out this immensely useful book. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/highperlinuxc/index.html Chapter 10, "Management Software," is available online: http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/highperlinuxc/chapter/index.html ================================================ Upcoming Events ================================================ ***For more events, please see: http://events.oreilly.com/ ***O'Reilly Happenings at Macworld SF--January 10-14 Macworld SF 2005 is shaping up to be a busy show for O'Reilly Media (Booth #2225). We have great specials, lots of books, a full speaker lineup, and a menu of activities. Plus, we're partnering with some of the Mac OS X Innovator Contest winners to provide discounts on award-winning software. Here's a comprehensive overview: http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/12/17/macworld.html And make sure you come by the booth on Tuesday, January 11 and say hi to me--Marsee. I'll be there all day. ***Free Exhibit Hall Pass for Macworld, San Francisco, CA-- January 11-14 A PDF version of the Macworld Pass is available online to print out: http://www.oreilly.com/images/oreilly/ug/macworld2005.pdf ================================================ Conference News ================================================ ***Registration is Open for the 2005 O'Reilly Emerging Technology Conference, San Diego, CA--March 14-17 Early Bird registration for ETech has just opened. 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 who register before January 31, 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/et2005/create/ord_et05 ***Registration Is Open 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 --------------------- ***"Make" Subscriptions Now Available! The annual subscription price for four issues is $34.95. When you subscribe with this link, you'll get a free issue--the first one plus four more for $34.95. So subscribe for yourself or friends with our very best offer for charter subscribers: five volumes for the cost of four. Subscribe at: https://www.pubservice.com/MK/Subnew.aspx?PC=MK&PK=M5ZUGLA ***Renewable Energy--The Next Opportunity for Silicon Valley There are striking parallels between the renewable energy industry today and the personal computing industry circa 1980. Brian McConnell argues that the same basic dynamics that fueled the PC boom in Silicon Valley apply to renewable energy, and this represents an important opportunity, especially as the computing industry matures and becomes a commoditized consumer product business. http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/q/articles --------------------- Open Source --------------------- ***Freedom, Innovation, and Convenience: The RMS Interview Since 1984, Richard M. Stallman has fought for software freedom as a coder, a project leader, and a philosopher. The GNU GPL and GNU/Linux projects are just two results of that work. Federico Biancuzzi recently interviewed RMS about his views on freedom, the GNU project, and the Linux kernel and GNU/Linux distributions. http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/12/22/rms_interview.html ***Ten Tips for Building Your First High-Performance Cluster Been meaning to build your very first high-performance Linux cluster, but fear the trials and tribulations? Joseph D. Sloan, author of "High Performance Linux Clusters with OSCAR, Rocks, OpenMosix, and MPI," saves you the trouble with ten very helpful tips. Now you can get all of the cost effectiveness of high-performance clusters without all of the frustration. http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/12/29/lnxclstrs_10.html ***Clever Tricks with MythTV Building your own personal video recorder means that you can avoid manufacturer- or broadcaster-enforced restrictions. That's not all, though. John Littler presents some clever ideas on what you can accomplish with a MythTV box, some free time, and a little work. http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/12/29/mythtv_hacks.html --------------------- Mac --------------------- ***Tim O'Reilly, Derrick Story, and David Pogue make the 2004 MDJ Power 25 List "MDJ," the Journal for Serious Macintosh Users, today released the fifth annual MDJ Power 25 list distilled from surveys sent to industry movers and shakers (including journalists, executives, engineers, and Apple Computer insiders). http://www.macjournals.com/gcsf/mdj_power_25_2004.html ***Build an eDoc Reader for your iPod Wouldn't you like to read large text documents, PDF files, and other eDocs on your 3G iPod (or newer)? In this first part of a three-part series, Matthew Russell shows you how to do so using Xcode. http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/12/14/ipod_reader.html Build an eDoc Reader for your iPod, Part 2: http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/12/17/ipod_reader.html ***Book Worms into Minds of PC Cultists A recent review of the No Stach's "Cult of Mac" in "The Inquirer," a UK publication. http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=20351 --------------------- Windows/.NET --------------------- ***Windows Explorer Hacks Face it, Windows Explorer is old and tired. Mitch Tulloch, author of "Windows Server Hacks," shows you how to power up this venerable utility and make it an actual powerhouse. http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/12/21/windows_explorer_hacks.html ***Inside Secrets of MSN Desktop Search MSN's Desktop Search is a surprisingly powerful desktop search tool, with loads of hidden features and hacks. Wei-Meng Lee opens up the hood and takes a look, and fills you in on what he finds. http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/12/21/msd_desktop_search.html --------------------- Java --------------------- ***Towards Bug-Free Code Test-driven development sometimes sounds better than it turns out to be. Early decisions to tightly couple functional parts of your system can make it a lot less amenable to testing than it ought to be. As Ashwin Jayaprakash shows, J2SE 5.0's generics make working with abstract classes and interfaces easier than it used to be, which encourages loose coupling and facilitates testing. http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/12/22/towardsbugfree.html ***ONJava 2004 in Review: Popular Articles Editor Chris Adamson takes a look back at some of the most popular articles published on ONJava during the last year. http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/12/22/2004-yearender-1.html --------------------- Digital Media --------------------- ***Exporting QuickTime Movies with Simple Video Out X You have great QuickTime content in your computer, but it seems not so easy to play it on a TV or send it to a VCR or DVD recorder without firing up iMovie or Final Cut. Or is it? Erica Sadun has discovered a simple but powerful (and free) application that makes exporting QuickTime as fun as watching it. http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/2004/12/22/video_out.html ================================================ From Your Peers =============================================== Don't forget to check out the O'Reilly UG wiki to see what user groups across the globe are up to: http://wiki.oreillynet.com/usergroups/index.cgi Until next time-- Marsee ----- End forwarded message ----- Attachment:
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