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Book Review: Beginning C: From Novice to Professional
Ed Schaefer
Ed looks at the latest edition of Beginning C. He explains why novices who want to learn "C" on a C99 compiler should read this book.
Sun, 29 Apr 2007

Book Review: FISMA Certification and Accreditation Handbook
Kristy Westphal
Westphal looks at this handbook on certification and accreditation compliance with FISMA. She explains why this undertaking is "not for the faint of heart."
Sun, 29 Apr 2007

Book Review: Apache Phrasebook
Cameron Laird
Cameron finds this book to be a very helpful reference. Find out why he thinks you need this book.
Sun, 29 Apr 2007

Book Review: PC Technician Street Smarts
Emmett Dulaney
Emmett explains why all entry-level technicians should have this title in their libraries.
Sun, 29 Apr 2007

Book Review: Backup and Recovery
Cameron Laird
Cameron finds this book a must-read for all systems administrators, calling it a "work of artistry".
Fri, 30 Mar 2007

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Book Review: The Debian System
Peter Salus
Debian Linux (or GNU/Linux) provides more than 15,000 packages on 18 CDs. But you only need one CD to get started, and that one's bound in with Krafft's extraordinary book.
Tue, 20 Dec 2005

Book Review: Transforming Enterprise
Peter Salus
Two Introductory Addresses + 19 papers + An Appendix with three [more] Introductory Addresses = A weighty anthology.
Tue, 17 May 2005

Book Review: Forensic Discovery
Kristy Westphal
Forensic Discovery is sure to become a staple for anyone who needs to do forensics on a Unix system. Written by the authors of The Coroner's Toolkit, this book finally puts into perspective the mysteries of forensic analysis that until now existed only in certain pricey security classes or law enforcement circles.
Mon, 14 Mar 2005

Book Review: The Definitive Guide to Linux Network Programming
Emmett Dulaney
I have no idea how long it took the three authors to write The Definitive Guide to Linux Network Programming, but however long it was, it was time well spent. They know their material inside and out, and that is something that effortlessly shines throughout every page of this book.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004

Book Review: Database in Depth
Peter Salus
Thirty years ago, I was involved in a project involving a lot of data. I was running over a 110-baud line from the DECwriter II in my office to the IBM 360 in the University of Toronto Computing Centre. I was using APL. And I read a book on databases by C.J. Date.
Tue, 30 Aug 2005

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