Manage files, set up networks, and go online with UNIX! UNIX For Dummies has been the standard for beginning UNIX references for nearly ten years, and this latest edition continues that tradition of success. This unparalled resource is updated to cover the latest applications of UNIX technology, including Linux and Mac desktops as well as how UNIX works with Microsoft server software Thorough coverage of how to handle: UNIX installation file management software utilities networks Internet access ther basic tasks A great guide for the first-time UNIX desktop user growing accustomed to the ins and outs of the OS, as well as the beginning administrators who needs to get a handle on UNIX networking basics. Written by John Levine and Margaret Levine Young, longtime UNIX experts and highly experienced For Dummies authors.
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MORE UNIX for Dummies follows the . . . For Dummies tradition and takes readers on an informative tour of the powerful world of UNIX. Expert author John Levine builds on the success of the first book by expanding the scope of his discussion in a humorous fashion. This style helps to overcome the technical barrier presented by UNIX and increases the reader's understanding.
The bestselling, most informative Unix reference book ever written is now more complete and up-to-date. You may have seen Unix quick-reference guides, but you've never seen anything like Unix in a Nutshell. Unix in a Nutshell is a complete reference containing all commands and options, along with generous descriptions and examples that put the commands in context. The third edition of Unix in a Nutshell includes thorough coverage of Unix System V Release 4 and Solaris 7. Author Arnold Robbins has added the latest information about: • Sixty new Unix commands • Shell syntax (sh, csh, and the 1988 and 1993 versions of ksh) • Regular expressions • vi and ex commands, as well as newly updated Emacs information • sed and awk commands • troff and related commands and macros, with a new section on refer • make, RCS (Version 5.7), and SCCS commands • Obsolete commands In addition, there is a new Unix bibliography to guide the reader to further reading about the Unix environment. If you currently use Unix SVR4, or if you're a Solaris user, you'll want this book. Unix in a Nutshell is the most comprehensive quick reference on the market, a must for any Unix user.
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Networking For Dummies has long been the leading networking beginner book. The 7th Edition provides valuable updates on the latest tools and trends in networking, including updates to Windows XP (through Service Pack 2), Windows Server 2003, Linux, Mac OS X, and Novell Netware Server 6.5 plus the latest information on broadband technologies. A must-have reference for network administrators and novices who want to set up a network in their home or office, this covers all the bases and basics, including: Using a network printer and sharing files and printers Using Microsoft Office on a network Network operating systems Setting up a wireless network Configuring client computers Written by Doug Lowe, a seasoned For Dummies author who has demystified everything from Microsoft Office to networking to creating Web pages and written more than 50 computer books, including Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, this guide includes whole new chapters on: Wireless networking IP addressing Common security problems Troubleshooting Indexed to help you find answers fast and written in plain English instead of technotalk, this keeps you from getting all shook up while you?re getting all hooked up!
Forget the technical details of the Internet. With this book, users searching for shortcuts to Internet options can become full-fledged connoisseurs in no time. Covering e-mail, chat rooms, Web browsing, newsgroups, and more, the book also provides up-to-date information on the impact of connecting to the Internet with the latest Web browsers and the latest operating systems upgrades. 75 illustrations.
Whether you’re a veteran cruiser or have never set foot on an ocean-going vessel, this is the book for you. Up-to-date and comprehensive, it will guide you through everything from choosing a cruise to clearing Customs on your return. Cruise Vacations For Dummies 2005 includes information on: Getting the best deal (few people pay full boat; consider the brochure price like a “sticker” price) Choosing the best cruise for your interests, schedule, and budget Ways to make your cruise more romantic Planning a family-friendly cruise What to expect onboard—from cabin size to spas, sports, entertainment, and gambling Popular cruise destinations, including the Carribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, and more The major cruise lines and their vessels Mainstream ships, luxury ships, and alternative and sailing ships Cruise Vacations for Dummies 2005 was written by Jerry Brown and Fran Wenograd Golden; cumulatively, they’ve been on more than 100 cruises. Fran is a columnist for concierge.com and the Boston Herald travel section, and co-author of Frommer’s European Cruises and Ports of Call and Frommer’s Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call. With their vast cruise experience, the authors give you tips and tidbits on: Travel insurance, packing tips, passport requirements, tipping, and more Top attractions and best shore excursions at major ports of call Wining and dining (a main attraction in itself) Activities onboard The “Quick Concierge” appendix and comprehensive index help you find what you want to know fast.
Many database management system (DBMS) tools run on a variety of hardware platforms. The differences among the tools can be many, but all serious products have one thing in common: They support data access and manipulation in SQL, the industry-standard language specifically designed to enable people to create and manage databases. If you know SQL, you can build relational databases and get useful information out of them. Relational database management systems are vital to many organizations. People often think that creating and maintaining these systems are extremely complex activities – the domain of database gurus who possess enlightenment beyond that of ordinary mortals. Well, SQL For Dummies, 5th Edition, sweeps away the database mystique. Written in easy-to-understand terms and updated with the latest information on SQL, this handy reference shows you step-by-step how to make your database designs a reality using SQL:2003. But you don't have to be a database newbie to find value in SQL For Dummies, 5th Edition; even if you have some experience designing and creating databases, you may discover a few things you didn't know about. Here's just a sampling of some of the things you'll find covered in SQL For Dummies, 5th Edition: Exploring relational database and SQL fundamentals Building and maintaining a simple database structure Building a multiple relational database Manipulating database data Examining SQL nuts and bolts: values, expressions, operators, and queries Providing database security and protecting your data Exploring ODBC and JDBC, and using SQL with XML Moving beyond the basics: cursors, persistent stored modules, and error-handling Top Ten lists on common SQL mistakes and retrieval tips Plain and simply, databases are the best tools ever invented for keeping track of the things you care about. After you understand databases and can use SQL to make them do your bidding, you wield tremendous power. SQL For Dummies, 5th Edition, can get you well on your way to harnessing the power of databases.