Complete and comprehensive reference with in-depth coverage of the core topics. Learn how to program core systems and find out about such topics as interprocess communications, user interfaces, device drives and X Windows system. Written by top Linux programming consultsnts Kurt Wall and Mark Watson and reviewed by Linux Journal writer and freelance developer, Michael Hamilton. Practical, tested examples of how to apply the best programming practices in the Linux environment.

Written by a team of experts, Red Hat Linux Unleashed is your complete guide to getting the most from Linux. This book and CD-ROM work together to provide you with a complete version of Red Hat Linux 3.0.3 and all of the tools, as well as detailed coverage of every aspect of the Linux system.

Covers 20.04, 20.10, and 21.04 Ubuntu Linux Unleashed 2021 Edition is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly updated by a long-time Ubuntu user and early community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 20.04 LTS release, with a forthcoming online update mid-2021, at the halfway mark before the next LTS release comes out. Linux writer Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 20.04 LTS installation, configuration, productivity, command-line usage, development, systems administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, cloud computing, DevOps, and more—including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won't find in any other book. Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu's key productivity and web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You'll find new or improved coverage of the Ubuntu desktop experience, common web servers and software stacks, an introduction to containers like Docker and Kubernetes, as well as a wealth of systems administration information that is stable and valuable over many years. Configure and use the Ubuntu desktop Get started with multimedia and productivity applications Manage Linux services, users, and software packages Administer and run Ubuntu from the command line Automate tasks and use shell scripting Provide secure remote access and configure a secure VPN Manage kernels and modules Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, DNS, and HTTP servers (Apache, Nginx, or alternatives) Work with databases (SQL) and learn about NoSQL alternatives Get started with virtualization and cloud deployment, including information about containers Learn about options for managing large numbers of servers, including in the cloud Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, and gain an introduction to new alternatives such as Go and Rust

Targeted toward more advanced Linux users, this guide offers more than 60 percent new information, including coverage of the new KDE and GNOME graphical interfaces, and includes SlackWare Linux 4 on the CDs.

This comprehensive guide can help you administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 effectively in any production environment, no matter how complex or challenging. Long-time Red Hat insider Tammy Fox brings together today’s best practices for the entire system lifecycle, from planning and deployment through maintenance and troubleshooting. Fox shows how to maximize your efficiency and effectiveness by automating day-to-day maintenance through scripting, deploying security updates via Red Hat Network, implementing central identity management services, and providing shared data with NFS and Samba. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration Unleashed contains extensive coverage of network and web services, from the Apache HTTP server and Sendmail email services to remote login with OpenSSH. Fox also describes Red Hat’s most valuable tools for monitoring and optimization and presents thorough coverage of security—including a detailed introduction to Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux).

SUSE Linux 10 Unleashed presents comprehensive coverage of the latest version of SUSE Linux, one of the most popular and most complete Linux distributions in the world.

"UNIX Unleashed, 2nd Ed". takes an in-depth look at UNIX and its features, commands, and utilities. Written by UNIX experts in the UNIX and open systems fields, this book is the all-purpose, one-stop UNIX guide that takes the reader from start to finish. The companion CD contains GNU Emacs, Perl BASH, UUCP, TeX utilities, GNU C++ Compiler, and shell scripts from the book, as well as other programs and utilities.

Shows the reader how to install, configure and manage the latest version of Debian Linux at the time of pubication. The book covers the most important topics to the Debian Linux intermediate/advanced user on installation and management of Debian systems. The book also provides wisdom and insights on how to control some of the more difficult to use aspects of Debian, like integrating Debian into Microsoft networks. Advanced topics show how to set up an Internet server, set up a firewall, and install Linux on notebook computers. The text also offers coverage of working with open-source databases, and covers programming in several languages and shells in detail.

Covers version 1.5 of Adobe AIR Written to help you hit the ground running, this book teaches you how to build state-of-the-art rich desktop applications on the breakthrough Adobe AIR platform. Stacy Tyler Young, Michael Givens, and Dimitrios Gianninas illustrate the power of this technology through practical application examples based on the official 1.5 release of Adobe AIR. You’ll discover how Adobe AIR helps you solve problems you just couldn’t solve before by extending the reach of your web applications onto users’ desktops. Building on your existing knowledge of Adobe Flex, HTML, JavaScript, and Ajax software, you’ll master the powerful Adobe AIR platform--moving quickly from task-oriented examples to larger-scale, real-world projects. The authors don’t just cover coding--they help you maximize your effectiveness throughout the entire development lifecycle via design patterns, frameworks, build process, continuous integration, and automated testing. If you’re ready to build the next generation of rich hybrid desktop applications, Adobe AIR is the development platform you’ve been searching for...and this is the book you need to kick-start new projects using this exciting new technology.

Comprehensive, authoritative guide to installing, configuring, and administering openSUSE, the community version of Novell's Linux Distro.