X Power Tools

Product Description

This book puts you in charge of the most flexible and adaptable graphical interface in the computer industry. The X Window System underlies graphical desktops on Linux and Unix systems, and supports advanced features of modern graphics cards. More people use the X Window System than ever before, but there are few books about X in print. X Power Tools fills that hole with the most practical and up-to-date information available. Written in O'Reilly's popular Power Tools format, X Power Tools offers dozens of standalone articles, thoroughly cross-referenced, on useful tools and techniques for using X. This unique inside look at X gives Unix/Linux system administrators, owners of self-administered systems, and power users a lot of useful ways to harness the power of this system effectively. This book: Offers a thorough grounding in X configuration and how the system works Provides the complete ins and outs of changing a desktop's behavior, such as fonts, keyboard settings, and remote security Includes articles on how to take advantage of X's "network transparency" -- its ability to display graphical applications on a remote machine Explores intriguing areas such as using multiple monitors, building kiosks, and accessibility Features discussions on X Window innovations and the future of the system X Power Tools covers configuration and use of X, focusing on Linux but also including notes on other operating systems such as Solaris and FreeBSD. Each article in the book gives you insight into X; the entire book gives you a real grasp on this system and what you can do with it.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #651276 in Books
* Published on: 2008-01-11
* Released on: 2008-01-11
* Format: Illustrated
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 270 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Chris Tyler is a programmer and Linux network administrator with a focus on the X Window System and LAMP. He has programmed in two dozen different languages over the past 20 years, and now teaches at Seneca College, Toronto.
Customer Reviews

Pricey but the best (possibly only source)3
there is too much unrelated articles/info on internet searches for "X" and "Windows", so this is book is good in having all the information about x-windows in one place. The XWindow layer is not something a lot of end-users of linux are going to be messing with, so the target audience of programmers and device driver writers in particular might be disappointed. The information is valuable but not in depth enough for coders. It explains the bridge between the device level and gui but not enough in how to expand that bridge.

Great Cookbook For Linux Admins5
'X Power Tools' is a book for Linux admins and developers who want to learn how to use Linux better than ever before. With 250+ pages of material spread over 15 chapters and close to 200 recipes, this is perfect for anyone looking to do more with the X Windows system.

Great book, great resource, easy recommendation

***** RECOMMENDED

Finally X explained5
Ever since making Linux my primary OS of choice, I have found it impossible to find a cogent explanation of the different pieces of software that result in the graphical desktop. There are X, session managers, window managers, compositing managers, and desktop environments. Happily, this book explains these pieces of software, their purpose and the way they interact, and does it in a way that is accesible to the intermediate *nix user while still providing a satisfying amount of technical detail. It also provides tools for managing the software and tweaking it to make it do what you want.

Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Resource Kit

Product Description

Get the definitive reference for deploying, configuring, and supporting IIS 7.0 with insights from a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and IIS experts at Microsoft. You get 800 pages of in-depth technical guidance on using IIS 7.0 to help enable users to easily host and manage Web sites, create Web-based business applications, and extend file, print, media, and communication services to the Web. This RESOURCE KIT covers IIS architecture, migrating servers and applications, capacity planning, performance monitoring and tuning, security, top administration and troubleshooting scenarios, and real-world best practices. Complete with scripts, tools, utilities, and an eBook on CD, this is the definitive resource for administering IIS 7.0.

Key Book Benefits:

Delivers detailed technical guidance on IIS 7.0 architecture, migrating servers and applications, capacity planning, security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting

Describes real-world best practices for IIS 7.0 administration, including scenarios in the dot-com and ISP environments

Features a CD packed with valuable tools and utilities, along with a fully searchable eBook
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #144516 in Books
* Published on: 2008-03-05
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 779 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher
This comprehensive kit is the definitive source of information about IIS 7.0--direct from top IIS MVPs and experts on the Microsoft IIS Team.

Key Book Benefits * Provides definitive product information with insights straight from the Microsoft IIS Team * Delivers a detailed drilldown--from architecture, to everyday administration, to maximizing server performance * Describes real-world best practices for IIS 7.0, including scenarios in intranets and ISP environments * Includes a CD packed with must-have resources and scripts, and a fully searchable version of the entire RESOURCE KIT book

About the Author
Brett Hill is a server evangelist for IIS 7.0 and Web Services at Microsoft Corporation and a contributing editor for Windows IT Pro magazine. He s also the founder of iisanswers.com.

Olga M. Londer, MCSE, MCT, and former Microsoft MVP, is a technology evangelist for Microsoft Corporation and has served as a technical lead on numerous projects for blue-chip clients. She has been involved with Web development, authoring, and infrastructure since 1992 and coauthored Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Resource Kit among other books. Olga is a frequent speaker at conferences such as Tech Ed, VSLive!, DevWeek, and IT Forum.

Bernard Cheah, MCP+I, MCSE, MCDBA, CCSE, is a Microsoft MVP for IIS. He is a consultant for Internet solutions analysis, design, and implementation, and focuses on online e-commerce system-security and high-availability features. He is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Strategy Business IT at University of Portsmouth, UK.

Windows Server 2003 Clustering & Load Balancing

Product Description

Get the definitive reference for deploying, configuring, and supporting IIS 7.0 with insights from a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and IIS experts at Microsoft. You get 800 pages of in-depth technical guidance on using IIS 7.0 to help enable users to easily host and manage Web sites, create Web-based business applications, and extend file, print, media, and communication services to the Web. This RESOURCE KIT covers IIS architecture, migrating servers and applications, capacity planning, performance monitoring and tuning, security, top administration and troubleshooting scenarios, and real-world best practices. Complete with scripts, tools, utilities, and an eBook on CD, this is the definitive resource for administering IIS 7.0.

Key Book Benefits:

Delivers detailed technical guidance on IIS 7.0 architecture, migrating servers and applications, capacity planning, security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting

Describes real-world best practices for IIS 7.0 administration, including scenarios in the dot-com and ISP environments

Features a CD packed with valuable tools and utilities, along with a fully searchable eBook
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #144516 in Books
* Published on: 2008-03-05
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 779 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher
This comprehensive kit is the definitive source of information about IIS 7.0--direct from top IIS MVPs and experts on the Microsoft IIS Team.

Key Book Benefits * Provides definitive product information with insights straight from the Microsoft IIS Team * Delivers a detailed drilldown--from architecture, to everyday administration, to maximizing server performance * Describes real-world best practices for IIS 7.0, including scenarios in intranets and ISP environments * Includes a CD packed with must-have resources and scripts, and a fully searchable version of the entire RESOURCE KIT book

About the Author
Brett Hill is a server evangelist for IIS 7.0 and Web Services at Microsoft Corporation and a contributing editor for Windows IT Pro magazine. He s also the founder of iisanswers.com.

Olga M. Londer, MCSE, MCT, and former Microsoft MVP, is a technology evangelist for Microsoft Corporation and has served as a technical lead on numerous projects for blue-chip clients. She has been involved with Web development, authoring, and infrastructure since 1992 and coauthored Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies Resource Kit among other books. Olga is a frequent speaker at conferences such as Tech Ed, VSLive!, DevWeek, and IT Forum.

Bernard Cheah, MCP+I, MCSE, MCDBA, CCSE, is a Microsoft MVP for IIS. He is a consultant for Internet solutions analysis, design, and implementation, and focuses on online e-commerce system-security and high-availability features. He is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Strategy Business IT at University of Portsmouth, UK.

IRC Hacks

Product Description

IRC ( Internet Relay Chat) may very well turn out to be the world's most successful hack. In 1988, Jarkko Oikarinen wrote the original IRC program at the University of Oulu, Finland. As he says in his forward, IRC started as one summer trainee's programming exercise. A hack grew into a software development project that hundreds of people participated in, and then became a worldwide environment where tens of thousands of people now spend time with each other. I have found many of my friends through IRC and learnt a significant part of my present software engineering knowledge while using and working with IRC. That would not have been possible without learning from code examples and hacks from others.

IRC has continued to grow in popularity since its inception. Millions of people from all over the world now use IRC to chat with friends, discuss projects and collaborate on research. With a simple, clearly defined protocol, IRC has become one of the most accessible chat environments, with clients written for a multitude of operating systems. And IRC is more than just a simple chat system it is a network of intercommunicating servers, allowing thousands of clients to connect from anywhere in the world using the IRC protocol.

While IRC is easy to get into and many people are happy to use it without being aware of what s happening under the hood, there are those who hunger for more knowledge, and this book is for them. IRC Hacks is a collection of tips and tools that cover just about everything you'd need to become a true IRC master, featuring contributions from some of the most renowned IRC hackers, many of whom collaborated on IRC, grouping together to form the channel #irchacks on the freenode IRC network (irc.freenode.net).

Like all of our Hacks books, there are many different ways to use IRC Hacks. You can read the book from cover to cover, but you might be better served by picking an interesting item from the table of contents and just diving in.

If you're relatively new to IRC, you should considering starting with a few hacks from each progressive chapter. Chapter 1 starts you off by showing you how to connect to IRC, while Chapter 2 acquaints you with the everyday concepts you'll need to use IRC effectively. Chapter 3 is all about users and channels, and introduces the first pieces of code. Chapter 4 shows you how to make useful enhancements to IRC clients.

Chapter 5 is where you will learn the basics about creating IRC bots, with Chapters 6-12 introducing more complex bots that can be used for logging, servicing communities, searching, announcing, networking, managing channels or simply for having fun. Chapter 13 delves into the IRC protocol in more detail, and Chapter 14 demonstrates some interesting alternative methods for connecting to IRC. Finally, Chapter 15 will move you on to new pastures by showing you how to set up your own IRC server.

This book presents an opportunity to learn how IRC works and how to make best use of some of the features that have made it the most successful, most scalable, and most mature chat system on this planet. IRC Hacks delves deep into the possibilities.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #725748 in Books
* Published on: 2004-07-27
* Format: Illustrated
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 432 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Paul Mutton is the author of the popular PircBot IRC framework. Developing this and several IRC bots has given him hands on experience with the IRC protocol and led to his interesting research on inferring social networks between IRC users.
Customer Reviews

Useful collection of tips and tidbits4
IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is an overlooked means of communication in this era of instant messaging, texting on cell phones, networking sites and the like. Yet IRC remains a great source for on-the-spot and authoritative technical knowledge and help; leisure time socializing and just observing how many nutty people there are online. (Some of the poltical, religious and other IRC channels are absolutely hilarious to observe.)

Relatively few of the tips and hacks in this book will be of use to the ordinary IRC user. Most presume a modest proficiency in programming Java or Perl and a more than modest understanding of how IRC works. Still, even though the book will not be of great use to most IRC users, it is still worth a read if for no other reason than to expand your own knowledge of IRC and what can be done with it.

Jerry

Book Review - "IRC Hacks"3
IRC Hacks
100 Industrial-Strength Tips & Tools
By Paul Mutton
First Edition July 2004
Series: Hacks
ISBN: 0-596-00687-X
432 pages, $24.95

I found this book to be fairly interesting and somewhat useful. Being quite familiar with IRC already, some of the introductory material was information that I already knew, but I did learn a few things about the more technical aspects of the IRC protocol and IRC servers/networks. Much of this book has to do with writing and using IRC channel "bots", which I think most casual IRC users would not be all that interested in.

The first four chapters introduce what IRC is, and how to connect to an IRC network and begin chatting with others. Various IRC client applications are described, including the most popular ones for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Other topics here include how to register your nickname, configuring your client, how to join servers/channels, and some nice customizations to add functionality and enjoyment to your use of IRC. I would think that these first chapters would be very useful to a newcomer to IRC, and allow them to get up and running quickly.

Chapter 5 introduces the concepts of "bots", and how to write your own bots in various languages, including Perl, Python, and Java. Some of it is fairly technical, and may appeal mostly to programmers and more serious IRC "hackers". Also mentioned is the idea of bot "ethics" and the policies that many IRC networks have regarding their use.

The next several chapters (6 - 12) provide numerous ideas and examples of making and using your own bots. IRC bots can perform many functions, some of which can be very useful, and others that have primarily an entertainment value. Much of the content of these chapters is actual code examples for many different types of bots, including Logging, Social, Search & Query, Announcement, Network and Channel Management, and Fun bots.

Chapters 13 - 15 go a little further into the technical side of how the IRC protocol works, encryption, web access to IRC, and even how to run your own IRC server. Many readers will find these subjects more complex than they care to get involved in.

Overall, I think this book is best suited to IRC users who are somewhat more than beginners, and are fairly technically oriented. I was surprised by the large amount of bot programming examples, which actually make up the majority of the book. I am not sure there will be that many users who really want to code their own bot. The first few chapters are helpful for IRC beginners, although there are probably better books for that purpose. I did get some ideas for modifying an existing bot, which I presently use occasionally in our LUG's IRC channel for entertainment (trivia contests). All in all, this title is best suited for more experienced users who may enjoy programming and "hacking" around with IRC bots.

A useful collection of tips, tricks, and bots for IRC.4
I was first introduced to IRC back in 1997, with a co-worker who spent a lot of his time typing away at a text-based IRC client. He told me later he had some very good friends on IRC, one of which my co-worker never met in person until this friend came to my co-worker's wedding. I ventured into some IRC channels myself, but always felt a little "behind the curve" in terms of understanding what was going on beyond the basics of just participating in a discussion.

Many who are new to IRC may feel the same way, and often those accustomed to the medium are less than accomodating of newbies. Fortunately O'Reilly's IRC Hacks comes to the rescue. O'Reilly uses the term "hacks" here in the positive sense of a clever way to use a particular technology, or an elegant way to solve a certain problem.

The first couple of chapters constitute an introduction to IRC. Various IRC clients for Windows, Linux, and Max OS X are covered, along with ways to enhance these clients. That might be enough for many users of IRC, but to be true to its title, the book proceeds to describe several frameworks you can use to write your own IRC bots in Java, Perl, and Python. No less than 7 chapters follow outlining a wide variety of different bots that can be used to enhance your IRC experience.

The remaining chapters give an in-depth look at the IRC protocol, describe ways in which you can connect to IRC via "other" means (such as from a mobile phone), and also provide coverage on setting up your own IRC server.

Overall IRC Hacks is very informational, and a good introduction to IRC. Perhaps one of its greatest strengths is the large number of "starting points" it provides to allow you to do just about anything with IRC. One complaint I have about the book is that in the chapters offering samples of bots you can write, the vast majority of them are written in Java. I would like to have seen more Perl in the mix. It's there to some extent in the beginning chapters, but Java examples dominate the latter part of the book.

Online Investing Hacks

Product Description

For the geek who's an investor, and the investor who's a geek, we present Online Investing Hacks, 100 industrial-strength, bleeding edge tips, tools and techniques for analyzing and managing online portfolios.

Individual investors have become more computer-literate and technology-dependent than ever before. Whether you're looking for suitable investments, studying alternatives, or managing your portfolios, you need data. The Internet can be a goldmine of financial data and research, but today's online investors also use spreadsheets, databases, and financial applications to select, study and manage investments. If your proficiency has grown to the point where you crave industrial-strength tips and tools to turbo-charge your efforts, this is the book for you.

Online Investing Hacks covers:
Screening Investments
Collecting Data
Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
Executing Trades
Investing in Mutual Funds
Portfolio Management
Updating Stock Data
Financial Planning

Other books for managing online investing are either out of date, are for beginners and don't go beyond the most basic advice, or are so dull and boring they squeeze that last bit of fun out of the topic. Online Investing Hacks is for the customer who wants to know the latest techniques, to go beyond the basics, who gets jazzed by cool online tools and services, and who actually wants to have a bit of fun while trying to strike it rich (or at least not lose their shirt).
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #316420 in Books
* Published on: 2004-06-17
* Format: Illustrated
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 504 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Bonnie Biafore is an award-winning author of several books on investing, finance, project management, and software. She s a columnist for Better Investing magazine and the author of the NAIC Stock Selection Handbook. A PMI-certified project management professional with more than 20 years experience, she also manages information technology and software development projects in a variety of industries.
Customer Reviews

good information sources4
This book is clearly written and user friendly. Biafore gives links to information sources, making it easy for the reader to get more information on each of the hacks. These links alone are worth the price of the book.

Good book, useful tools, beginner thru expert5
I've been trading for over twenty years, including a period as a floor trader on the Chicago Board of Trade. Even with that experience there are tips and tricks in this book I found useful to the point where I employ them daily. To be complete as a reviewer I will say there is a lot of pretty basic stuff from my point of view, but still well worth reviewing since some of it I had forgotten.

Well written, easy reading, well organized

This book can pay for itself very quickly...5
Online Investing Hacks by Bonnie Biafore (O'Reilly) is one of those books that can pay for itself in short order, as well as over and over.

Chapter list: Screening Investments; Hacking Excel for Financial Analysis; Collecting Financial Data; Analyzing Company Fundamentals; Technical Analysis; Executing Trades; Investing in Mutual Funds; Managing Your Portfolio; Financial Planning; Index

I worked at Enron from 1998 through 2001, and spent plenty of time during that dot.com era following my stock portfolio. I watched my Enron stock value go from incredible value to a point where it cost more to sell the stock than it was worth. I won a few bets (face it, that's what they were) on a few dot.coms and lost many more. What could have been an incredible nest egg, isn't. This book would have been a lifesaver if I had read and paid attention to it a few years ago. Biafore shows you how you can analyze and invest wisely using a variety of tools available to everyone.

If you're an Excel user, you'll find it an invaluable tool for analysis. She'll show you how you can use it to create financial charts (#13), calculate compound annual rates of growth (#26), and use rational values to buy and sell wisely (#36). #39 - Spot Hanky Panky with Cash Flow Analysis (using Enron as an example) would have literally saved me hundreds of thousands of dollars had I known about it. Even if you don't care about the investing tips, the hack on downloading data via Excel web queries (#7) was something I didn't know how to do (or that you could even do it!). The book has a little something for everyone.

As with all Hacks titles, you probably won't be interested in every single item. Some may not be applicable to your situation or may be too complex for what you care to handle. But all it would take is one hack to work out and change your investing for this book to pay huge dividends. If you do your own investing, you owe it to yourself to get this book.

Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows

Product Description

Fans of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, your call has been answered. Scott Mueller, author of the best-selling Upgrading and Repairing PCs, is now bringing you an equally in-depth guide to Windows troubleshooting. Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows explains how Windows works and how to fix it when things go wrong. This comprehensive resource includes information on:

* Installation
* Managing security
* Optimizing performance
* Recovering data
* Configuring settings and the registry
* Protecting Windows from viruses and spyware

Scott also includes references to helpful tools and scripting commands for maximum system controls. A DVD is included that provides you with additional resources and unique how-to video that brings Scott right to you. Find out how to make Windows work with you and not against you with Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #238234 in Books
* Published on: 2005-12-10
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 720 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Scott Mueller is the most authoritative hardware voice in the industry. In addition to teaching hardware repair to more than 10,000 computer professionals and enthusiasts, he has sold 2 million + copies of Upgrading and Repairing PCs, making him a world-renowned hardware author and his book a classic. Scott has taught hardware repair to a host of agencies in the U.S. and foreign governments and corporations in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. The most recent edition of Upgrading and Repairing PCs (16th) published in September 2004, and Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, 2nd Edition publishes in October 2005.

Brian Knittel has been a software developer for nearly 30 years, with over 15 years of real-world experience with MS-DOS, Windows, and computer networking in the business world. Previously, he wrote Windows XP Under the Hood: Hardcore Scripting and Command Line Power, and is co-author of several other Que books including Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows editions covering XP Home, XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Introduction

Welcome to Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows. This is the book for people who want to know more about how to use and support Microsoft Windows than most other books dare to detail. Whether you want to install, manage, or troubleshoot the Windows operating system this book goes far deeper than just the basics. Whether you support a large network of Windows machines, a few Windows PCs in a small office/home office environment, or just a single at-home system, this book can quickly turn you into an advanced Windows power user.
Is This Book for You?

Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows is designed for people who want a thorough understanding of Windows and how it works without wasting time and pages on endless handholding through basic, everyday tasks. Each section fully explains management and troubleshooting issues related to Windows, including user management, networking, and security issues. Over the course of this book you'll develop a feel for what goes on behind the stylish graphical user interface so you can rely on your own judgment and observations and not some table of canned troubleshooting steps.

Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows is written for people who will install, configure, maintain, and repair systems they use personally or in a corporate environment. To accomplish these tasks, you need a level of knowledge much higher than that of an average system user. You must know exactly which tool to use for a task and how to use the tool correctly. This book can help you achieve this level of knowledge.
Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown

Chapter 1, "Windows Version History," examines the very beginnings of PC operating systems from DOS all the way through Windows XP Service Pack 2. Microsoft operating systems have had quite a wild ride over the years and it's amazing to see how the operating system most of us use every day has become what it is.

Chapter 2, "Installing Windows," explains procedures and issues regarding the preparation and installation of Windows XP. It includes detailed steps for baseline installations for single desktops as well as in a more complex networked environment.

Chapter 3, "Upgrading Windows," discusses how to perform an upgrade Windows XP installation from an older version of Windows. You look at paths for upgrading Windows 98 and Windows NT/2000 to Windows XP as well as upgrading Windows XP Home to Windows XP Pro, including two methods for migrating user settings and documents to new Windows XP computers.

Chapter 4, "Windows Startup," details the Windows startup process, including what takes place between power-up and the appearance of the Welcome screen. In addition, it includes detailed information about Windows Services, which are processes that run in the "background" to provide support for Windows networking, searching, authentication, and management.

In Chapter 5, "Managing Windows," we cover the most important Windows management functions: adding and managing user accounts, hardware, device drivers, and hard disks. In addition, Chapter 5 gets down and dirty with Windows Backup, showing you how make essential backups of your precious data and how to restore those backups should the data on your hard drive be lost or corrupted.

Chapter 6, "Tweaking and Tuning Windows," shows you how to configure Windows for peak performance and usability, using the Windows configuration dialogs and special-purpose tools like TweakUI and the Registry Editor. In addition, we'll give you a checklist you can use to identify and fix the most common Windows performance bottlenecks.

Chapter 7, "Networking Windows," tells you how to configure Windows XP to run a reliable and secure network at home or at the office. Whether you have two computers or two hundred, a network can immediately pay for itself—many times over—by letting you share printers, giving you access to files from any computer, and letting you share a single Internet connection among several computers. This chapter also shows you how to set up Windows XP Professional's Remote Desktop feature so that you can access your computer from anywhere in the world.

Chapter 8, "Protecting and Securing Windows," covers the steps you can take to ensure your Windows XP PC is well protected from outside intrusion. Have you lost your administrator account password? Would you like some help protecting your computer from spyware and viruses? We'll help you learn how to recover lost passwords, use firewalls to block intruders, and protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and trojans. Learn how to take an active approach to security and harden your existing security to stop attacks before they start.

In Chapter 9, "Windows Commands and Scripting," we cover Windows scripting essentials and the oft-forgotten-but-highly-useful world of the command prompt. The command prompt environment not only runs old MS-DOS programs, but also gives you access to a large number of efficient, concise, and powerful Windows management and operating tools. The chapter covers the general principles of command-line programs, configuration settings, and several important commands, as well as scripting and batch file procedures that you can use to automate complex jobs.

Chapter 10, "Windows File Systems," covers file systems. If you're a Windows XP user deciding whether to switch to NTFS, or if you just want to know everything there is to know about the FAT file system, this is the place to look.

Chapter 11, "Windows Data Recovery," covers data recovery procedures. If you can't access your drive because of a corrupted master boot record (MBR) or volume boot record (VBR), you'll find information you can use to recover these sectors and regain access to your valuable data.

Chapter 12, "Windows Troubleshooting," looks at some of the more common problems encountered with Windows. Troubleshooting software is one part skill, one part craft, and one part knowing where to look for information. In this chapter, you'll look at how to identify Windows problems, and what tools and methods you should use to solve them. This chapter includes an extensive look at how to deal with a system that cannot stably boot, and how to use both the System Restore feature and the arcane but powerful Recovery Console when you can't even log into your user account.

Appendix A, "Windows Tool Reference," describes several useful categories of Windows management, maintenance, configuration, monitoring, and data processing tools that you may not be familiar with. Many of them are not installed by Windows Setup but instead are hidden away in obscure folders on your Windows Setup CD-ROM. Several more are available from Microsoft via free download over the Internet, and some others must be purchased. In any case, we think you should know about them.

Appendix B, "Windows Command Reference," lists all the executable programs provided with Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, and the various versions of XP, including application programs, services, system components, built-in commands, control panel applets, MMC Management snap-ins, and screen savers. You can browse this listing to find useful programs you might not be familiar with, or to help identify the many obscure programs that are run automatically by Windows.
Getting the Most From This Book

Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows is not a book that you read through once and never touch again. In fact, this is not a book that needs to be read straight through at all, although any Windows user will learn a great deal from doing just that.

This book is, in fact, a detailed and valuable reference that should be kept next to your PC (and your copy of the latest edition of Upgrading and Repairing PCs) at all times. The information shoehorned into every line of every page of this tome will help you put Windows to work the way it was meant to and keep it running for the long term.
Scott's Website— http://www.upgrading...

Customer Reviews

Great Book5
This has got to be one of the best books I have read on Windows. If you really want to get into the nitty gritty of your operating system then this is the one for you. Scott Mueller writes in clear and precise language that you can understand, and gives steps on how to not only repair but to upgrade Windows. It also comes with a DVD that covers Vista's SP 1, can't ask for anymore than that. It is truly an awesome read.

Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows (2nd Edition) (Upgrading and Repairing)1
Customers BEWARE!!! If you intend on purchasing this Book from Amazon and intend on ordering the HARDBACK Edition, then I suggest that you go to your local Book Store instead of purchasing it from Amazon! I had to order this Book TWICE through Amazon and in EACH instance I informed Amazon that I wanted the HARDBACK Edition! What I ended up receiving however was the PAPERBACK Edition, BOTH TIMES! Even the receipt that I received from Amazon with my Order indicated that it was supposed to be a HARDBACK Edition! Apparently Amazon is either hiring High-School Drop-Outs who CANNOT READ or they are like most large companies and they are hiring immigrants who have just arrived into the United States and do not understand the English Language very well! This is NOT the first time that I have run into problems with ordering from Amazon but I can assure you that it will be my LAST!

Upgrading and Repairing Microsoft Windows (Upgrading and Repairing5
It is Very good book with alot of stuff.So much useful information,configuring windows and so on.A book for anybody that works on and builds computers.A must have.James

Internet Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things about Going Online

Product Description

What began as an intrepid U.S. Government initiative in the early 1970's has turned into a global way of life. Indeed, with more than 500 million current users (and counting), the Internet has revolutionized the way societies function the world over. From dating and shopping online, to conducting informational research, to communicating via email, today seemingly everyone uses the Internet for one purpose or another. How, then, can something so vast and powerful be defiled by something as trivial as spam? It's true. The fact remains that despite the leading-edge technological sophistication fueling the Net, there are still many related annoyances that complicate and tarnish the Internet experience. And it doesn't matter if you're a homemaker in search of a fresh chicken recipe, or a civil engineer researching plans for a new skyscraper, the problems are the same. Internet Annoyances understands the universal nature of the Internet and strives to make its use as stress-free as possible. This insightful guide shows you how to overcome the most annoying Internet-related quirks, bugs, and hassles. You'll learn how to make a seamless connection, thwart would-be hackers, ensure greater security while surfing, eliminate pop-up ads, maximize online services, conduct more effective Google searches, better utilize digital media (music and video), and much more. In addition, Internet Annoyances discusses how to design and host a personal web site something once thought of as only possible for the technically gifted. Topics like blogs, domain names, setup, HTML, fonts, and graphics and are all dissected and analyzed for easy consumption. Unlike other books on the subject, Internet Annoyances assumes readers already possess a working knowledge of the Internet. By fully recognizing the experience level of today's Internet culture, author Preston Galla is able to cut immediately to the chase and not waste time on the more obvious points. Internet Annoyances, therefore, is a quick read that presents succinct solutions for the many glitches that still populate the Internet experience.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #850677 in Books
* Published on: 2005-01-20
* Format: Illustrated
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 256 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Preston Gralla is the author of more than 20 books about computers and the Internet, including Windows XP Hacks and Windows XP Power Hound (both from O'Reilly). He's been writing about technology since the dawn of the PC, was a founding editor of both PC Week and PC/Computing, an executive editor at CNET/ZDNet, and contributor to dozens of publications, including PC Magazine, Computerworld, and the Los Angeles Times.
Customer Reviews

still informative even after two years4

I read this book two years after it came out. Surprisingly, there are only a few out-of-date items (dead urls, new Google features, Internet Explorer 7 now has tabs..). There's still quite a lot of useful, relevant information in it. It's worth at least a loan from the library.

The sections I personally learned something new from were the fixes to Privacy Annoyances and the Shopping Annoyances (warning about restocking fees at online electronics stores).

Althought it's true you can google for solutions to a problem, this is worth having as a handy reference because it's a big help if, say, you're having issues getting connected to the Internet in the first place. And all the solutions are categorized already, so all you have to do is flip to the relevant chapter instead of wading through search-engine results.




Sometimes the Internet Makes Me Go &*%^*&*&&^%!4
How many times have you gone online to only get frustrated? Web sites do not work the way you think they should. How many times have you had problems with your computer or wireless connection, and have no idea why? Do you have a website and often wonder who is linking to you? Does your email client drive you batty? It is these things and more that drive Internet Annoyances (256 Pages, O'Reilly, 2005, ISBN 0596007353) by Preston Gralla.

Laid out like a text book, Gralla attempts to cover a wide range of topics in a condensed space. For the most part, he succeeds. Where I get lost is that it is such a whirlwind that jumps from one topic to another, which can be disconcerting. But you know what? That's OK, because there is a lot to be aware of, especially as technology matures. The book satisfied my need to learn at least one new think from a book, and I learned a few. What did I learn? Extra ways to protect a wireless router that I was not aware of. I learned how to find hidden products on E-Bay (the book does not mention that sellers are also now taking advantage of this human error trick. Gralla also does a good job, at a high level, of covering pop-ups, spam, instant messaging and more.

While this book is not on my "must read" recommendation list, you will not be disappointed if you buy it. And it is also a good book to pass along to people looking for quick guidance. This means it will not make you an expert, but will open you to new knowledge and experiences.

The Scorecard

Par on an Average Par 4

Internet Annoyances4
SCUG Book Review: Internet Annoyances
By Gregory West
Editor, SCUG Report
Sarnia Computer User's Group - www.scug.ca

By Preston Gralla.
Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Category: Internet.
ISBN: 0-596-00735-3
Format: Paperback, 239pp
U.S. $24.95 / CAN. $36.95

Anyone who has been surfing the Internet knows that around every corner there is always something new and exciting. "Internet Annoyances" is one of those things, a cyberspace goldmine book that is loaded with far too many tips and tricks for Internet travelers to mention here. Preston Gralla is an author of more than 30 books about the Internet and computing, as well he was the founding editor of PC/Computing. He helped establish ZDNet online service and now he shares these experiences in this fascinating book.

Preston Gralla spent years collecting emails about annoying issues that Internet users have complained about and turned these problems into solutions. This book is organized into 10 chapters covering various aspects of computering problems and their solutions: Email and Spam, Making the Connection, Wireless, Web Hosting / Design and Blogs, Browsers, AOL, Instant Messaging, Searching Annoyances, Security, and Shopping / Auction annoyances. This book is deigned for you to flip about looking for those computer annoyances that irritate you the most. Of course, if you have a specific problem you can easily find a solution in the well-organized Index at the back of the book.

The pages are loaded with tons of screen shots identifying the specific topics, along with the problem stated and "The Fix" where you will be led systematic in a correction process that is easy to follow. Along with the screenshots, there are many highlighted features of both manufacturers programs and links to many free programs. A lot of the time these work just as well, if not better than those you have to pay for do. To take you a bit farther there are periodic "tip" boxes that help explain why you need to do this certain action, thus helping you learn more about the Internet and its various aspects of use. For instance, in the Security chapter you are given warnings and solutions about how to "Block Snooping Neighbours", "Spoofed Emails", "Phishing Expeditions", and of course a great section on Adware and Spyware, Trojans / Worms and Viruses. In the Shopping and Auction chapter you will learn about the various frauds such as identity theft and how to prevent it, faster form filling, and many Ebay tips.

Anyone who has a wireless setup at home, or for those who travel and use public WIFI access, Chapter 3: Wireless Annoyances is a must read. This section leads you into safe surfing and gives you step-by-step tips on how to secure your system from hackers and how to stop "BANDWIDTH VAMPIRES". You will also learn how to boost your signals, extend your wireless range, and find those hotspots while on the road.

This book is great for those who are just heading out on their first adventure into the World Wide Web, and for those who want to take their adventures to the next level. As the author points out, "Don't expect to read this book straight through from cover-to-cover. It's best to jump around, first solving those annoyances that annoy you the most, then discovering other annoyances you can head off at the pass." It pays to be aware out there on the World Wide Web, and this book does just that for you.

Google Search & Rescue For Dummies

Product Description

Be amazed at all the ways Google's at your service!

Here's how to find your way through all the information Google offers

More than a search engine, Google has become a lifestyle. This book introduces you to the rest of the Google family - valuable tools such as Google Maps, Google Video, Google Earth, Google Scholar, and Gmail. Play Google games, shop with Froogle, or find stuff on your own computer with Google Desktop. The possibilities will make you Google-eyed!

Discover how to
* Refine your results with search operators
* Use Google as an answer engine
* Enjoy one-click searching with Google Toolbar
* Get specific information with Google Labs services
* Simplify e-mail with Gmail
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #155042 in Books
* Published on: 2005-08-19
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 390 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover
Be amazed at all the ways Google's at your service!

Here's how to find your way through all the information Google offers

More than a search engine, Google has become a lifestyle. This book introduces you to the rest of the Google family — valuable tools such as Google Maps, Google Video, Google Earth, Google Scholar, and Gmail. Play Google games, shop with Froogle, or find stuff on your own computer with Google Desktop. The possibilities will make you Google-eyed!

Discover how to

* Refine your results with search operators
* Use Google as an answer engine
* Enjoy one-click searching with Google Toolbar
* Get specific information with Google Labs services
* Simplify e-mail with Gmail

About the Author
Brad Hill has worked in the online field since 1992 and is regarded as a preeminent advocate of the online experience. As a best-selling author of books and in his columns, Hill reaches a global audience of consumers who rely on his writings to help determine their online service choices.
Brad’s books include a Publishers Weekly bestseller and a Book-of-the-Month catalog selection. Brad’s titles in the For Dummies series include Internet Searching For Dummies, Building Your Business with Google For Dummies, and Yahoo! For Dummies. He operates the Search Report Web site (www.TheSearchReport.com) and is a staff blogger at WeblogsInc (www.weblogsinc.com).
Brad is often consulted in the media’s coverage of the Internet. He appears on television and radio Webcasts and is quoted in publications such as Business Week, the New York Times, and PC World.
Brad doesn’t get outdoors much. Sunshine baffles him. As compensation, he is listed in Who’s Who and is a member of The Author’s Guild.
Customer Reviews

king cheapskate4
needed an instruction book for Google
Bookstore was too expensive
Found a used copy for $1.00
Just my price range.
Just because u have money, doesn't mean u need to spend it, if u don't need too!!! -mkiller Damn, I'm cheap.lol

Google Maps may be the most popular 4
Hill gives an upbeat walkthrough of Google's various offerings, that are separate from its search engine. So you might apply to open a Gmail account, for instance. Though, unlike hotmail or Yahoo, there is no automatic approval, so you'll have to wait to see if Google, for reasons of its own, "likes" you. Fundamentally, there seems little advantage of a gmail account over those of other vendors. It certainly isn't the large amount of space you get. For most users, hotmail and yahoo now have perfectly adequate space.

Google Maps is probably the most entrancing offering. It can be mildly addictive to some users, by introducing an easy way to incorporate geographic visualisation into your data. This merging, done with fairly simple coding, is where Google seems to have won a lot of popularity.

BitTorrent for Dummies

Product Description

Share your home movies or download new software

Find safe files to download, create your own, and use BitTorrent for business

There's certainly a torrent of interest in BitTorrent! But while it enables you to download all kinds of cool files and to distribute your own creative efforts, it also carries some risks. This book not only shows you how to acquire BitTorrent, but also how to use it without picking up worms, viruses, and lawsuits.

Discover how to
* Select, download, and install a BitTorrent client
* Manage and store files you download
* Choose software for making movies and audio files
* Understand the legal risks of file sharing
* Trim business costs with BitTorrent
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #359714 in Books
* Published on: 2005-10-14
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 336 pages


Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover
Share your home movies or download new software

Find safe files to download, create your own, and use BitTorrent for business

There's certainly a torrent of interest in BitTorrent! But while it enables you to download all kinds of cool files and to distribute your own creative efforts, it also carries some risks. This book not only shows you how to acquire BitTorrent, but also how to use it without picking up worms, viruses, and lawsuits.

Discover how to

* Select, download, and install a BitTorrent client
* Manage and store files you download
* Choose software for making movies and audio files
* Understand the legal risks of file sharing
* Trim business costs with BitTorrent

About the Author
Susannah Gardner is the creative director of Hop Studios, a Web design company specializing in custom publishing solutions, and the author of Buzz Marketing with Blogs For Dummies. She has also worked for The Los Angeles Times Web site and taught online journalism for the University of Southern California.

Kris Krug is a writer, designer, photographer, and Web aficionado based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Customer Reviews

Fantastic to get you started with BitTorrent5
I've always been a fan of "For Dummies" books. I can't get enough of them, and learning there was one of these titles about BitTorrent made my day, since I had been very much in the dark about this technology... in general in the dark about anything remotely related to Peer-to-Peer for more than three years. So I gave the book by Susannah Gardner and Kris Krug a shot, and it was all that I expected.

After a primer on the technology, the purpose of BitTorrent in the spectrum of peer-to-peer protocols out there and tools to find, download and manage torrents, the book deals head on with the copyright implications of downloading illegal torrents, offering resources to help find legal (and fun) torrent material.

While a few of the chapters were about topics that were slightly peripheral to the main subject (production and promotion of torrents, for instance), the bulk of the book was fantastic for the newbie (a.k.a. ME!) to get on the know about BitTorrent and start getting my first streams of torrent juice flowing into my machine's hard drive. [...]

easy to use client4
Gardner describes the basic idea behind BitTorrent. How someone downloading runs a BitTorrent client that can in turn upload portions of a file to another client. This is the distinguishing characteristic of the network, as realised by Bram Cohen.

You can see from the book that the client is easy to obtain from various websites, and easy to set up and run. The etiquette is that if you download a file, that you should keep your client connected to the net. So that it can answer quests from others. Which is probably how you were able to quickly get the file in the first place.

While the book advises that you should not download copyrighted material like movies, one has to wonder how many readers will actually desist.

Complete Users Manual With Additional Information5
Napster was a program/company/concept that excited millions of people before it blew up because of violating copyright laws. Other organizations such as KaZaA came in to do the same thing but were careful to not violate the copyright laws that got Napster. The critical thing was that Napster facilitated illegal copying by providing users with technical support. Huh? you might well be saying, but this comes from Chapter 6 on Understanding BitTorrent and the Law.

BitTorrent is a freeware package (but the developer will accept donations) that facilitates peer to peer file sharing. It is perfectly legal to use for the copying of non-copyrighted material. This book, like most of the 'For Dummies' books is a complete introduction to using the software and includes a lot of extra comments on sites that have BitTorrent materials for downloading, on searching for additional content, on using BitTorrent for distribution of materials inside large organizations.

Like with most of their books, it is well written, covers the material well, and is quite complete.

How to Cheat at Managing Windows Small Business Server 2003

Product Description

This is the only book that covers all the topics that any budding security manager needs to know! This book is written for managers responsible for IT/Security departments from mall office environments up to enterprise networks. These individuals do not need to know about every last bit and byte, but they need to have a solid understanding of all major, IT security issues to effectively manage their departments. This book is designed to cover both the basic concepts of security, non-technical principle and practices of security and provides basic information about the technical details of many of the products - real products, not just theory. Written by a well known Chief Information Security Officer, this book gives the information security manager all the working knowledge needed to:

# Design the organization chart of his new security organization
# Design and implement policies and strategies
# Navigate his way through jargon filled meetings
# Understand the design flaws of his E-commerce and DMZ infrastructure

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #623639 in Books
* Published on: 2006-07-17
* Format: Illustrated
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 400 pages

Customer Reviews

The adventures of an information security professional and his efforts to secure corporate networks4
Mark Osborne doesn't like auditors. In fact, after reading this book, one gets the feeling he despises them. Perhaps he should have titled this book 'How I learned to stop worrying and hate auditors'. Of course, that is not the main theme of How to Cheat at Managing Information Security, but Osborne never hides his feeling about auditors, which is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, the auditor jokes start in the preface, and continue throughout the book.

The subtitle of the book is 'Straight talk from the loud-fat-bloke who protected Buckingham Palace and ran KPMG's security practice'. Essentially, the book is Osborne's reminiscence of his years in information security; including the good, the bad, and more often then not, the ugly.

The book is written for someone looking to develop an information security program, or strengthen an existing program, to ensure that all of the critical technology areas are covered.

The thirteen chapters of the book cover the main topics that an information security manager needs to know to do their job. The author candidly notes that this book is not the most comprehensive security book ever written, but contains most of the things a security manager needs to get their job done. The author also observes that information security is different from other disciplines in that there are many good books about disconnected subjects. The challenge is getting the breadth of knowledge across these many areas, which is quite difficult. The challenge of information security is to effectively operate across these many areas.

Chapters 1 and 2 deal with the information security organization as a whole, and the need for information security policy. Chapter 1 details the various areas where a security group should be placed, and describes the pros and cons of each scenario. As one of the scenarios which place information security below the head of audit, Osborne notes that 'if you have any sort of life, you don't want to spend it with the auditors, I promise you'.

Wherever the security group is placed in an organization, its ultimate success or failure is likely to be determined by its level of autonomy and independence. Unfortunately, in far too many organizations, information security is not given that liberty. It is often placed in a subservient role to groups with opposing interests. Any security group or security manager placed in such a situation should likely start working on their resume.

The scenario is described in 'Practical Unix and Internet Security' where author Professor Gene Spafford spells out Spaf's first principle of security administration. This principle states that 'if you have responsibility for security but have no authority to set rules or punish violators, your own role in the organization is to take the blame when something big goes wrong'. Spaf's principle is a cruel reality faced by many of those responsible for information security.

Between those chapters and a few more auditor jokes, Osborne makes the blatently obvious observation that wherever possible, one should eradicate single points of failure. As a corollary to this, Osborne notes that while trying to eliminate these failure points, companies will often build redundant systems. Part of their admiration for these redundant systems is the hope that this will simultaneously reduce performance bottlenecks. But these companies do not realize that the routers, firewalls and switches are not the bottleneck, rather it is the software application which is the bottleneck.

Osborne plays the role of contrarian in chapter 8 when he asks why we need firewalls. He notes that if every database maker, operating system programmer and CRM/ERM vendor put as much effort into security as the firewall vendors do, then there would be no need for firewalls. Furthermore, if each system administrator worked as hard on security as the typical firewall administrator did, and devoted as much time to hardening their servers and laptops as they did; then centralized firewalls would likely not be needed. Given that the firewall-free reality is not happening any time soon, chapter 8 provides a lot of good information on everything you need to know about firewalls.

Chapter 9 is about one of the most maligned security tools, the IDS. After providing an anecdote about a network manager who did not understand the fundamentals of how DHCP operates, and how he used Snort to debug the problem; Osborne provides a meaningful piece of security wisdom when he notes that IDS can help any network or security person understand network traffic. These devices can even give you information on new attacks and how they can be mitigated. But for an IDS (or any security hardware or software device for that matter) to be truly useful, a security professional needs to understand their IT infrastructure, the mechanics of networks and applications and the risks involved. Those who don't understand those three things will only be able to use these security technologies with minimal benefit.

Overall, How to Cheat at Managing Information Security, is an informative and often entertaining introduction to information security. For those that want to get a good overview of the core elements of information security, or strengthen their existing knowledge base, they will find this book to be an informative and valuable read."

Security is a lifestyle5
Security isn't just something you "turn on". Security is a mindset, a set of systems and practices that affect all aspects of your work environment. And implementing security practices--especially in an organization devoid of such--is a daunting task. I found this to be an excellent book in that the author obviously understands security. He's dedicated his life keeping privileged information safe. More importantly, this book is laid out in such a way that it will lead the uninitiated, newly appointed security expert at any organization through the process of implementing a security framework.

Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, and the like are only as good as the policies that govern them. The first step in implementing security is to define an information security policy. The author leads the reader through identifying business risks and creating an action plan to mitigate those risks.

In addition to the expected "what does a firewall do, and how should you use it" type of information, the author does an excellent job cutting to the chase on a wide variety of security issues. He provides examples of how find the right people to implement your security framework, what types of systems might be required in your environment, and how to perform periodic penetration testing, to see if your security framework keeps the bad guys out.

I really see this book being of great benefit to the newly appointed security expert, who is perhaps a bit overwhelmed with his/her new responsibilities. This book is an easy read, very interesting, and very useful for the individual responsible for all aspects of a company's security infrastructure.

Works For Me!5
This book fits the bill for me!!. And it is enjoyable



I have a number of other handbook style books - one that cost nearly six times more but was really a collection of articles written by a dozen different people (some with obviously conflicting views) bound under the same cover.



What I liked:

This book simply sets out the things I need to know about Organisations, Strategies and Audits then progresses into firewall design and security testing. And it is so funny - the cover is right this man does make security light going.



What could be better:

The guy is obviously technical so at the end some of it is a bit hard going - just I had to skip bits. But each chapter is laid out so that the chapter gets more complex at the end so this wasn't a problem.



I would have liked more on Virus technology and Wireless security - especially as after work on Google, I understand that the fat-bloke was a leading researcher in wireless security



Overall conclusion: Great.

Internet Yellow Pages, 2007 Edition Author: Mikal E. Belicove, Joe Kraynak

Product Description




Plug Yourself In with

the Ultimate Guide to

the Internet!


EXHAUSTIVE INDEX:

An exhaustive index with thorough

cross-references helps you find exactly what you want, quickly and easily.

INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE:

International coverage makes your

discoveries on the Web virtually limitless.

SEARCH SECRETS:

Michael Miller, along with Mikal Belicove and Joe Kraynak, have written the foreward that gets you up to speed on searching the Internet, blocking pop-up ads, protecting children online, accessing the wireless Web, plugging in to podcasts and webcasts, and reading fascinating weblogs (blogs).


Use This Complete Guide to Web Surfing at Its Best:

• Find new job opportunities

• Find information and resources on

all aspects of adoption

• Download music from your favorite artists

• Get tips, strategies, and information

on improving your poker game

• Get free technical support for your

PC or Mac

• Learn the ancient Chinese art of

Feng Shui

• Find sites devoted to men’s and

women’s health and related issues


Category Internet–Directories

Covers The Internet and the World Wide Web

User Level All


In this Edition

Icons identify unique information about

each listed website


BEST OF THE BEST

This icon identifies THE best website in any given category. If you have time to visit only one site in a category, look for the Best of the Best!


KID ICON

The child-rating icon is designed to help you weed out sites that are inappropriate for children.


BLOG ICON

The blog icon identifies those sites that allow

visitors to post comments and are interactive.


PODCAST

The Podcast icon identifies sites that provide

audio-on-the-go content.


WEBCAST

The webcast icon identifies those sites that feature dynamic audio-visual content


RSS FEED ICON

The RSS Feed icon indicates, quickly and easily, those sites that offer live feeds in any given category.


DIRECTORY ICON

The Directory icon indicates websites that may not provide a lot of quality information on their own but instead point you to the best sites that deal with a particular topic.


QUALITY INDICATOR

The quality indicator icon rates sites on a scale of

1 to 5 based on content, appearance, and ease of

use. Look for a ranking of 5 and you’ve found the most user-friendly sites.


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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #204923 in Books
Published on: 2006-10-30
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
1136 pages
Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mikal Belicove is a seasoned blogger and informationage

visionary who’s hotwired to the Internet and the

Internet community.Mikal maintains his own blog at

Belicove.com, where he encourages the exploration and

exchange of ideas in the online community. His enthusiasm

over electronic publishing and information sharing

and his drive to steer others to the highest-quality

web resources boost this version of Que’s Internet

Yellow Pages to the next level.Mikal currently freelances

as a business blogging strategist, brand positioning and

marketing consultant, and publicist. His work involves

consulting with his clients on the most effective ways

to establish authentic “thought-leader” status through

their blogs and websites.


Joe Kraynak has taught hundreds of thousands of

novice computer users how to master their computers

and their software. His long list of computer books

includes Easy Internet, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to

Computer Basics, Using and Upgrading PCs, and

Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Excel. Joe’s wide range of

computer and training experience has helped him

develop a strong commitment to making computers,

software, and the Internet more easily accessible to

users of all levels of experience.
Customer Reviews

Acceptable Resource!
The Internet Yellow Pages, 2007 Edition is an acceptable resource. It promotes inquiry of several websites I would have never (probably) find on my own. Some are very good and worth investigating. I am sure that the ideal Internet Publication would be the A - Z of all that is out there but I realize it is an almost impossible task. I would have prefered a more vast resource but I am sure the authors limited their input to what they considered appropriate? As a general resource is an acceptable product. I do not know how many times will I use more than 10 - 15% percent of what it offers but it is nice to have the book laying around, if only to prove to myself that the Internet is as viable as the phone and the phone book in our house. I would like more and more websites even those considered a little "racy" just as long as they are safe to venture in. Overall the price and the information meets my idea of a justified buy.

Guide to Internet Job Searching 2006-2007 (Guide to Internet Job Searching) by Margaret Riley Dikel

Product Description


“Simply the best thing in print on the subject of using the Internet in your job search.”-Richard N. Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?

Co-published in association with the world-renowned Public Library Association, the Guide to Internet Job Searching explores the Web's most comprehensive and informative resources, taking you beyond Monster.com and online newspaper ads-while showing you how to best use all the best resources available.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #220943 in Books
Published on: 2006-03-23
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
288 pages
Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Simply the best thing in print on the subject of using the Internet in your job search . . . amazing and breathtakingly thorough . . . covers all resources available today."
--Richard N. Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?

Point and click your way to a profitable, satisfying job future

While the Web is loaded with priceless information and resources for job hunters, finding exactly what you need for an efficient job search can be tough. The bestselling Guide to Internet Job Searching arms you with the tools and knowledge to find the job of your dreams and avoid surfing the Internet aimlessly.

Whether you're a Web newbie or a veteran cyber-jockey, this completely updated edition goes beyond Monster.com and online newspaper ads to help you:
Find dream jobs in every industry, at every level, locally and around the world
Research potential employers
Identify the biggest employment growth areas and regions
Avoid time-consuming false starts and dead ends
Get to know the best job-listing and recruiting websites
Compose sure-fire online resumes and cover letters

About the Author

Margaret Riley Dikel is the author of The Riley Guide (rileyguide.com) and an internationally recognized consultant-expert on using the Internet for employment and career development.

Frances E. Roehm is the webmaster of ChicagoJobs.org, a regional resource for job hunters and career changers. She chairs the PLA Job and Career Information Services committee.
Customer Reviews

Excellent book - great advice and extensive resources
I think this is the 4th or 5th version of this book which is updated every 2 years (or so). They are always excellent!

The Guide to Internet Job Searching is focused on helping people to leverage the Internet and the Web for job search. You'll find very thorough and thoughtful explanations of how to use different technologies, including warnings - with advice - about dangers you may be facing. Then, you'll find an extensive and detailed directory of job search resources, organized into logical and useful categories.

Practical, "actionable" advice, and up-to-date resources. Great combination!

A very useful book
I thought this book was very helpful. Of course, it is always easier to find jobs through your own personal and professional networks, but if you don't have that, internet searching is a good way to go. This book has many links available for jobs, internships and coops, and .... It also has job sites categorized by state and that was particularly helpful to me.
Overall, I recommend this book to anybody who's looking to find a job by using the internet.

The Extreme Searcher's Guide to Web Search Engines: A Handbook for the Serious Searcher by Randolph Hock

Product Description

Finding the best engine for a specific Web search used to be hit or miss. Now the major search engines' special features and strengths and weaknesses are outlined in this comprehensive volume. In addition to information on how search engines work, what to realistically expect from a search engine, and search engine add-ons that are available, there are tips and techniques for efficient and effective searching on every page. The author's Web site includes a regularly updated, hyperlinked directory to the most important search engines and resources.
Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #1322806 in Books
Published on: 1999-06
Number of items: 1
Binding: Paperback
212 pages
Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Everyone knows how to call up a search site, tap in some keywords, and hope for something relevant. But to get valuable and speedy results from Web search engines, you need some advanced knowledge. The Extreme Searcher's Guide to Web Search Engines tells you what you need to know.

This book shows you how to assemble high-quality queries on major search sites. In addition to providing a general tutorial on composing Boolean searches--that's all the AND, OR, and NOT stuff--Randolph Hock shows you how to use each site's special search terms and characters. He explains how to do proximity searches on Lycos, for example, and how to limit a HotBot search to information no more than a week old.

If you're publishing information on a Web site and want to increase its chances of coming up in search results, be sure to check out Hock's information on how documents get pulled into the engines' databases and how they're indexed. Documented sites include AltaVista, Excite, InfoSeek, Lycos, Yahoo, and others. Hock doesn't pay enough attention to searches for nontext media--a search for MP3 files and clip art would have been helpful. Coverage of non-U.S. search tools is lacking as well. But what's here satisfies most needs. --David Wall

From Library Journal
With nary a hint of condescension, this solid video overview of the Internet discusses a fairly broad range of issues, making two important points: 1) the net is comparable to the biggest library ever owing to the linking of millions of servers full of information, and 2) no one actually designed the Internet, it just kind of happened an idea that might not come across clearly in a book. Other topics include standard terms, domain names, online auctions, and e-mail. Teachers could use this as a lead-in to a discussion or as a basic introduction for young or new users; recommended.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

HR Today
A very useful and illuminating guide to searching the Web...
Customer Reviews

Makes Finding Information Online a Much Easier Task!
The availability of a lot of information on the Internet has made finding specific information a more difficult task to accomplish. Unless someone knows were to find something online they must make use of existing tools to find it. A number of elaborate search engine tools were created with this one goal in mind.

Randolph Hock has written The Extreme Searcher's Guide to Web Search Engines to provide us with helpful insight into how existing search engines can be put to use to help researchers find specific information online. A number of these search engines have been around for a while and have seen much use, but time, effort, and money can be saved by becoming more familiar with the major ones and using those that will get the job done!

This book covers the operation and use of major search engines such as Alta Vista, Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, Internet Sleuth, Lycos, Northern Light, WebCrawler, Yahoo, and others. Readers will find out that there are not only search engines that search the 'Net, but search engines that search multiple search engines themselves! Some of these are covered in the book as well!

Readers are introduced to each search engine covered in the book. Screen shots, entry fields, and information about special functions and use are provided. They will learn how each search engine operates and how they should be put to the best possible use. They are compared with one another and the author offers his own opinion of the strengths and weaknesses of each one. Readers are left to determine which search engines are best suited for their own particular needs. An accompanying Website provides updated information at their fingertips!

The book is ideally suited for professional researchers, students, businesses, and libraries. It can be read from cover-to-cover or opened up at any particular place as special needs arise. It is thoughtfully written and very readable. It will make finding information online a much easier and more enjoyable task!

If you search the Net, you need this book
It's always hard to figure out which search engine to use when you're trying to find information on the Web. Hock's book does a great job at sorting out the strengths and weaknesses of each of the major search engines, as well as providing easy-to-read documentation of features such as phrase searching and searching for personal names. I especially liked the sections on "What Happens Behind the Scenes" and "Special Options," which show where each search engine excels. Any serious Net.searcher should have this book within arm's reach.