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Reference books about computer related subjects (system administration, programming).

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For the uninitiated, deciding whether to upgrade your existing computer or buy a new one can be excruciatingly difficult. There are a number of things to consider: the advantages of memory upgrades, of adding more hard disk space, or of a new monitor (and probably a new video card). And, of course, cost figures into the equation. In Peter Norton's Complete Guide to PC Upgrades, Second Edition, Peter Norton and Michael Desmond assess the value of hardware upgrades in depth. They also provide good general directions on how to physically add memory, add or replace a hard disk, and install almost any other type of hardware ... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Lots of newcomers to Linux, having heard from friends and publications how great the operating system is, enthusiastically set out to install and use it. They then become frustrated by the unfamiliar conventions Linux employs--"How in the world do I dial up to my Internet provider?!"--and give up because of the learning curve. The Linux Cookbook aims to provide new Linux users with enough instructions to get them familiar with the Linux conventions that surround everyday procedures. Using the Debian GNU/Linux distribution for his examples, author Michael Stutz combines "type this, get that" listings with text. Debian isn't... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Until now, there have been very few introductory books available that cover Web multimedia, and I've seen none as good as "e-Video." "e-Video" is divided into four major sections: Opportunity, Production, Compression, and Delivery. Although these can (and must) get a bit technical to be useful, I found Alesso's style understandable. Video Opportunity explains the impact and opportunities for video on distance learning and ecommerce. The author discusses the nuts and bolts of file sizes, Internet transmissions, and the differences between dial-up and broadband connections. Video Production explains techniques for producing, capturing,and editing video. Video Compression covers the three major Web streaming formats from Microsoft, RealNetw... Rest of this review on the detail page
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