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Get started developing iPhone apps

January 8, 2010 12:00am PST

This chapter from iPhone for Programmers: An App-Driven Approach looks at iPhone functionality, the updated features of the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3x operating system, the Cocoa frameworks,...

Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR

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Design useful, professional-looking custom Vista gadgets

June 12, 2008 12:00am PDT

Sidebar gadgets can bring useful and convenient functionality to the Vista desktop -- especially when you create a custom gadget to meet your own (or your users') specific needs. This chapter from...

Provided by: Sams Publishing

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Leverage the power of Control Panel and group policies in Vista

May 28, 2008 12:00am PDT

Control Panel and group policies in Windows Vista are powerful, flexible tools if you wield them correctly -- but a lot of people don't fully understand their capabilities or they create problems...

Provided by: Sams Publishing

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Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Vista problems

May 9, 2008 12:00am PDT

Tracking down the cause of problems with Windows Vista requires systematic troubleshooting, but at least you can take advantage of some new diagnostic tools. This sample chapter from Microsoft...

Provided by: Sams Publishing

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Explore the Ubuntu Linux desktop

October 19, 2007 12:00am PDT

GNOME, Ubuntu Linux's default desktop environment, takes its inspiration from both Windows and Mac OS X, prioritizing simplicity and ease of use. But unlike other operating systems, Ubuntu...

Provided by: Prentice Hall PTR

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Demystify the boot and shutdown processes in SUSE Linux

August 23, 2007 12:00am PDT

Deconstruct the boot process employed by SUSE Linux in this chapter download from Linux Starter Kit, Second Edition. Study the steps involved when a user logs onto the system, as well as the full...

Provided by: Sams Publishing

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Write automated tests in xUnit using Test Double patterns

August 8, 2007 12:00am PDT

Automated testing is a cornerstone of agile software development: an effective testing strategy delivers new functionality more aggressively, accelerates user feedback, and improves quality. In...

Provided by: Addison Wesley Professional

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Investigate server chipsets

June 15, 2007 12:00am PDT

As the price of servers comes down to the level of desktop PCs, many small- and medium-sized businesses are forced to provide their own server setup, maintenance and support, without the...

Provided by: Que Publishing

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Audit your code for security problems

June 8, 2007 12:00am PDT

If you're a developer who has joined a development project already in progress or have decided to use third-party code, or if you're an administrator who is worried about the quality of code...

Provided by: Syngress

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Defend your Windows system against these lesser-known security attacks

May 31, 2007 12:00am PDT

To date, the computer industry has seen many attacks specifically directed at Windows-based platforms. Due to the overwhelming market share commanded by Microsoft, these attacks receive massive...

Provided by: Syngress

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Successfully deploy Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in the enterprise

May 17, 2007 12:00am PDT

Deploying Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on anything but a one-server network introduces a layer of complexity that requires further research and reading. In this chapter from How to Cheat...

Provided by: Syngress

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Build a sound physical network based on a logical network design

May 11, 2007 12:00am PDT

Before you can even begin to design a physical network, you must first determine your needs: the services you must provide your users and the resources you will require, all the while considering...

Provided by: Que Publishing

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Investigate Mac OS X as a platform for penetration testing

April 26, 2007 12:00am PDT

With its BSD roots, super-slick graphical interface, and near-bulletproof reliability, Apple's Mac OS X operating system provides a great platform for penetration testing. In this sample chapter...

Provided by: Syngress

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Apply object-oriented analysis and design to the problem of software complexity

April 26, 2007 12:00am PDT

Failure to master the complexity of software often results in projects that are late, over budget, and deficient in their stated requirements. In this sample chapter from Object-Oriented Analysis...

Provided by: Addison Wesley Professional

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Master the basics of interdomain routing

April 19, 2007 12:00am PDT

In this sample chapter from Internet Routing Architectures, explore the basics of interdomain routing. Chapter coverage includes: Overview of routers and routing - learn basic routing and...

Provided by: Cisco Press

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Build an enclosure and antenna mast for your outdoor wireless network

March 21, 2007 12:00am PDT

The design and implementation of outdoor wireless networks is a challenge that spans many disciplines, from programming, to radio frequency engineering, to carpentry and metal work. As with any...

Provided by: Syngress

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Investigate WarDriving and wireless penetration testing with OS X

March 13, 2007 12:00am PDT

When people think of WarDriving and attacking wireless networks, Linux is usually the first OS that comes to mind. While there are excellent tools available for Linux, there are also several...

Provided by: Syngress

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Work with formulas and functions in Microsoft Office Excel 2007

February 27, 2007 12:00am PST

In this sample chapter from Microsoft Office Excel 2007 on Demand, learn how to work with formulas and functions in Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Concise, step-by-step instructions show even...

Provided by: Que Publishing

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Investigate computer forensics: Concepts, needs, and solutions

January 17, 2007 12:00am PST

As enterprises become more complex and exchange more information online, high-tech crimes are increasing at a rapid rate. It follows that the field of computer forensics, once regarded as a vague...

Provided by: Sybex

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Investigate network hacking from the inside out

November 29, 2006 12:00am PST

Network hacks follow the same principle as programming hacks: first understand the rules of the system, then figure out how to exploit those rules to achieve a desired result. In this sample...

Provided by: No Starch Press