Understanding Linux Network Internals

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 08-10-2011-05-2008

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Understanding Linux Network Internals

If you’ve ever wondered how Linux carries out the complicated tasks assigned to it by the IP protocols — or if you just want to learn about modern networking through real-life examples — Understanding Linux Network Internals is for you.

Like the popular O’Reilly book, Understanding the Linux Kernel, this book clearly explains the underlying concepts and teaches you how to follow the actual C code that implements it. Although some background in the TCP/IP protocols is helpful, you can learn a great deal from this text about the protocols themselves and their uses. And if you already have a base knowledge of C, you can use the book’s code walkthroughs to figure out exactly what this sophisticated part of the Linux kernel is doing.

Part of the difficulty in understanding networks — and implementing them — is that the tasks are broken up and performed at many different times by different pieces of code. One of the strengths of this book is to integrate the pieces and reveal the relationships between far-flung functions and data structures. Understanding Linux Network Internals is both a big-picture discussion and a no-nonsense guide to the details of Linux networking. Topics include:

  • Key problems with networking
  • Network interface card (NIC) device drivers
  • System initialization
  • Layer 2 (link-layer) tasks and implementation
  • Layer 3 (IPv4) tasks and implementation
  • Neighbor infrastructure and protocols (ARP)
  • Bridging
  • Routing
  • ICMP

Author Christian Benvenuti, an operating system designer specializing in networking, explains much more than how Linux code works. He shows the purposes of major networking features and the trade-offs involved in choosing one solution over another. A large number of flowcharts and other diagrams enhance the book’s understandability.

Price: $29.75

Pro Linux System Administration (Expert’s Voice in Open Source)

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 07-10-2011-05-2008

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Pro Linux System Administration (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

This book aims to ease the entry of small to medium businesses to the world of zero-cost software running on Linux. The authors take a layered, component-based approach to open source business systems, while training system administrators as the builders of business infrastructure.

This book is a must-have for all administrators who wish to add Linux to their skill set. The layered approach is unique, and distinguishes it from the usual Linux administration fare.

Price: $19.95

Linux (Hacking Exposed)

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 05-10-2011-05-2008

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Linux (Hacking Exposed)

Tighten holes and maintain security on your Linux system! From one of the authors of the international best-seller, Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions, comes a must-have security handbook for anyone running Linux. This cutting-edge volu

Price: $20.00

Linux Essentials

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 04-10-2011-05-2008

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Linux Essentials

A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals

Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner’s guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure your understanding.

  • Offers a hands-on approach to acquiring a foundation of Linux skills, aiming to ensure Linux beginners gain a solid understanding
  • Uses the leading Linux distribution Fedora to demonstrate tutorials and examples
  • Addresses Linux installation, desktop configuration, management of files and filesystems, remote administration, security, and more

This book is essential reading for anyone entering the world of Linux!

Price: $24.80

Cubeternet USB to Serial DB9/DB25 Adapter Cable (4 Ft) for PC,

Posted by reco | Posted in Open Source Devices | Posted on 03-10-2011-05-2008

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Cubeternet USB to Serial DB9/DB25 Adapter Cable (4 Ft) for PC,

This adapter cable can be used to link devices using traditional RS-232 serial port to USB ports on your computer. Forget the hassles of IRQ

sharing, this adapter installs in seconds and is perfect for use with modern USB only laptops and desktops. The item is widely used for

connecting with devices such as digital camera, modem, ISDN-TA modem, barcode reader, Palm III and V, tablet, label writer, fingerprint

verification, security system, POS equipment or any of other serial devices.

Chipset: Prolific PL2303
Cable Type: Serial RS-232 Cable
Cable Length: 4 ft
Cable Connector A: USB Type A Male
Cable Connector B: DB9 Male
Cable Color: Silver
Adapter: DB9 Female/DB25 Male Serial Adapter

USB 2.0 / 1.1 compliant
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux

Package Includes
USB to Serial DB9 (Male) Adapter Cable x1
DB9 Female/DB25 Male Serial Adapter x1
Driver CD

Cubeternet USB to Serial DB9/DB25 Adapter Cable (4 Ft) for PC, Mac and Linux

Price: $4.62

Linux Cookbook

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 02-10-2011-05-2008

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Linux Cookbook

This unique and valuable collection of tips, tools, and scripts provides clear, concise, hands-on solutions that can be applied to the challenges facing anyone running a network of Linux servers from small networks to large data centers in the practical and popular problem-solution-discussion O’Reilly cookbook format.

The Linux Cookbook covers everything you’d expect: backups, new users, and the like. But it also covers the non-obvious information that is often ignored in other books the time-sinks and headaches that are a real part of an administrator’s job, such as: dealing with odd kinds of devices that Linux historically hasn’t supported well, building multi-boot systems, and handling things like video and audio.

The knowledge needed to install, deploy, and maintain Linux is not easily found, and no Linux distribution gets it just right. Scattered information can be found in a pile of man pages, texinfo files, and source code comments, but the best source of information is the experts themselves who built up a working knowledge of managing Linux systems. This cookbook’s proven techniques distill years of hard-won experience into practical cut-and-paste solutions to everyday Linux dilemmas.

Use just one recipe from this varied collection of real-world solutions, and the hours of tedious trial-and-error saved will more than pay for the cost of the book. But those who prefer to learn hands-on will find that this cookbook not only solves immediate problems quickly, it also cuts right to the chase pointing out potential pitfalls and illustrating tested practices that can be applied to a myriad of other situations.

Whether you’re responsible for a small Linux system, a huge corporate system, or a mixed Linux/Windows/MacOS network, you’ll find valuable, to-the-point, practical recipes for dealing with Linux systems everyday. The Linux Cookbook is more than a time-saver; it’s a sanity saver.

Price: $13.99

Shell Scripting: Expert Recipes for Linux, Bash and more

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 01-10-2011-05-2008

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Shell Scripting: Expert Recipes for Linux, Bash and more

A compendium of shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used, adjusted, and applied

The shell is the primary way of communicating with the Unix and Linux systems, providing a direct way to program by automating simple-to-intermediate tasks. With this book, Linux expert Steve Parker shares a collection of shell scripting recipes that can be used as is or easily modified for a variety of environments or situations. The book covers shell programming, with a focus on Linux and the Bash shell; it provides credible, real-world relevance, as well as providing the flexible tools to get started immediately.

  • Shares a collection of helpful shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used for various of real-world challenges
  • Features recipes for system tools, shell features, and systems administration
  • Provides a host of plug and play recipes for to immediately apply and easily modify so the wheel doesn’t have to be reinvented with each challenge faced

Come out of your shell and dive into this collection of tried and tested shell scripting recipes that you can start using right away!

Price: $25.28

LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide:

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 30-09-2011-05-2008

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LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide:

Offering you thorough coverage of the new version of the leading Linux certification from Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this book covers both objectives and materials tested in the two required LPIC-1 exams: LPI 101 and LPI 102. You’ll certainly appreciate the clear, concise information on key exam topics, including using Linux command line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, managing files and filesystems, working with the X Window system, administering the system, basic networking, and more.

LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide: (Exams 101 and 102)

Price: $27.94

Medialink – Wireless N USB Adapter – 802.11n – 150Mbps – 2.4ghz

Posted by reco | Posted in Open Source Devices | Posted on 28-09-2011-05-2008

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Medialink - Wireless N USB Adapter - 802.11n - 150Mbps - 2.4ghz

Medialink – Wireless N USB Adapter – 802.11n 150Mbps

* Compatible with any Brand 802.11g or 802.11n Router Using 2.4ghz Wavelength
* Microsoft WHQL Certified
* Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 Security
* Live US Based Customer Service

Offering the ultimate in simplified Wi-Fi installation, Medialink’s 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter offers a simplified one click installation. Insert the CD, click “install software” and the utility will auto-detect your operating system and install the appropriate drivers. (Windows 7 Users, just plug and play! No CD required.)

Compatibility
- Any PC or Laptop with a USB port, 733MHz CPU, and 64MB Memory
- Any brand 802.11g or 802.11n router using 2.4ghz wavelength
- Windows 2000, 2003, XP Home/Pro/64-Bit, Vista 32-Bit/64-Bit, Windows 7
- NOT COMPATIBLE with Xbox 360, PS3, Blu-Ray Players, Roku Boxes, or any device that does not run an Operating System. Also will not work with Dual Band Routers that only broadcast N speeds on 5ghz wavelength.

Microsoft WHQL Certified
Unlike many Wi-Fi adapters, Medialink adapters are Microsoft WHQL certified to ensure compatibility with the major operating systems listed above.

Security
This adapter provides state of the art standards-based security features: WPA/WPA2, IEEE802.1X, 64/128-bit WEP. With these enhanced security features, you can encrypt your data and only allow authorized users to access your wireless network.

Customer Service
Medialink products are backed by superior customer support. If you need assistance you can call us Tuesday – Saturday 9am to 6pm Eastern or email us after hours. Please have the security type and password ready if you need help troubleshooting your connection.

Medialink – Wireless N USB Adapter – 802.11n – 150Mbps – 2.4ghz – Windows 2000 / XP / Vista 64-Bit /128-Bit Windows 7 Compatible

Price: $19.80

Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Computer Based Training

Posted by reco | Posted in Open Source Devices | Posted on 27-09-2011-05-2008

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Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Computer Based Training

This CBT includes instruction on the following topics, as well as many others:

Desktop for Beginners,
Introduction to Applications,
Introduction to Desktop Components,
Using Nautilus,
Exploring Firefox,
Creating a Text Document,

Advanced Desktop Features,
Using the Control Center,
Logging in as Root,
Using the Command Line,
Configuring Network Printers,
Viewing System Resources,

Using Tomboy Notes,
Accessing and Playing an MP3,
Saving a file to Microsoft Office format,
Changing the Display.

The single-user license allows one user to use the CD-ROM.

Easy to Use – BrainStorm’s CBTs are on a Web and Flash-based learning system that can be used on any browser or platform, does not require any extra software, and can be used on a single workstation or installed on your network.

Instructor Guided – Each video-illustrated topic in each CBT is taught step-by-step by an expert instructor as if he were teaching in a real classroom environment.

Personalized – The extensive CBT video knowledge bases can be viewed categorically like a traditional CBT, or users may choose a pre-defined course designed specifically to fit their needs. CBTs are also completely customizable. You can create your own organization-specific courses, add your own videos, and choose what your users will see when they need more help.

Questions Answered – If the content of the CBT does not answer a particular question, users can click the Need More Help button to link to specific software help resources or your organization’s help desk.

Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Computer Based Training CD- Learn Linux with Over 8 Hours of Lessons on CD. Covers Over 200 Suse Linux Desktop Software Operating System Features From Basic to Advanced Including; Firefox Use, Configuring Printers, Playing an MP3, Saving to Microsoft Office Format, Etc. CBT Training By Experienced Linux Instructor. For Windows, Mac, Linux, All Platforms.

Price: $39.95

Beginning Ubuntu Linux

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 26-09-2011-05-2008

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Beginning Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu Linux is the fastest growing Linux-based operating system, and Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition teaches all of us—including those who have never used Linux—how to use it productively, whether you come from Windows or the Mac or the world of open source.

Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition shows you how to take advantage of Lucid Lynx. Based on the best-selling previous edition, Emilio Raggi maintains a fine balance between teaching Ubuntu and introducing new features. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you’ll be introduced to the world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services. You’ll learn how to control the Ubuntu system, which you just installed from the book’s DVD, as you are guided through common tasks such as configuring the system’s graphical user interface (GUI), listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance.

This book also supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration and security—essential for any Ubuntu user—while not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the cloud.

What you’ll learn

  • Use Ubuntu as a daily desktop on your laptop or PC
  • Complete office tasks, such as creating Microsoft Office–compatible documents and spreadsheets, using e–mail, and managing contacts
  • Listen to MP3s, manage pictures and CDs, and watch movies using a user–friendly Linux desktop
  • Configure Ubuntu’s printer– and file–sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your network
  • Administer and secure your Ubuntu machine

Who this book is for

Everyone who uses Ubuntu daily, whether in the office or in the home.

Table of Contents

  1. Meet Ubuntu Linux
  2. GNU “slash” Linux
  3. Pre-installation Steps
  4. Installing Ubuntu
  5. Solving Installation Problems
  6. Booting Ubuntu for the First Time
  7. Getting Everything Up and Running
  8. How to Secure Your Computer
  9. Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right
  10. Managing Your Data
  11. A World of Applications
  12. Working with Text Files
  13. Making the Move to OpenOffice.org
  14. Communicating with Others
  15. Social Networks and Cloud Computing
  16. Digital Audio
  17. Movies and Multimedia
  18. Digital Photos
  19. Playing Games
  20. Installing and Removing Software
  21. Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions
  22. Optimizing Your System
  23. Backing Up Data
  24. Scheduling Tasks
  25. Accessing Computers Remotely
  26. Taking Control of the System
  27. Introducing the BASH Shell
  28. Glossary of Linux Terms
  29. Getting Further Help
  30. Exploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions

Price: $51.57

Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 25-09-2011-05-2008

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Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition

Device drivers literally drive everything you’re interested in–disks, monitors, keyboards, modems–everything outside the computer chip and memory. And writing device drivers is one of the few areas of programming for the Linux operating system that calls for unique, Linux-specific knowledge. For years now, programmers have relied on the classic Linux Device Drivers from O’Reilly to master this critical subject. Now in its third edition, this bestselling guide provides all the information you’ll need to write drivers for a wide range of devices.

Over the years the book has helped countless programmers learn:

  • how to support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system
  • how to develop and write software for new hardware under Linux
  • the basics of Linux operation even if they are not expecting to write a driver

The new edition of Linux Device Drivers is better than ever. The book covers all the significant changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel, which simplifies many activities, and contains subtle new features that can make a driver both more efficient and more flexible. Readers will find new chapters on important types of drivers not covered previously, such as consoles, USB drivers, and more.

Best of all, you don’t have to be a kernel hacker to understand and enjoy this book. All you need is an understanding of the C programming language and some background in Unix system calls. And for maximum ease-of-use, the book uses full-featured examples that you can compile and run without special hardware.

Today Linux holds fast as the most rapidly growing segment of the computer market and continues to win over enthusiastic adherents in many application areas. With this increasing support, Linux is now absolutely mainstream, and viewed as a solid platform for embedded systems. If you’re writing device drivers, you’ll want this book. In fact, you’ll wonder how drivers are ever written without it.

Price: $19.99

Globalscale DreamPlug 036000291452 GHz Class Linux Server

Posted by reco | Posted in Open Source Devices | Posted on 23-09-2011-05-2008

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Globalscale DreamPlug 036000291452 GHz Class Linux Server

CPU:Marvell Sheeva core @1.2GHz speed. Kernel: Linux 2.6.3X.2GB Flash memory, 2XUSB 2.0, 1XeSATA 2.0 port-3Gbps SATAII,1XSD socket for user expansion/application.16-bit ADC/DAC,Digital out:S/PDIF with fiber optics interface. Analog out:Stero headphone out. Mic in.WiFi: 802.22b/g. Bluetooth:BT2.1+EDR. Low profile design, High efficiency detachable AC-DA PSU gives max flexibility. 5V3A DC power supply supports most demanding applications.

Price: $179.99

Linux Bible 2011 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX,

Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 22-09-2011-05-2008

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Linux Bible 2011 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX,

The most up-to-date guide on the latest version of Linux

Linux is an excellent, low-cost alternative to more expensive operating systems and its popularity continues to remain on the rise. This comprehensive resource offers more than 100 pages of the most sought-after Linux commands, provides new tutorial chapters aimed specifically at Windows desktop users and Windows administrators, and includes a new chapter on using Linux on gadgets. You’ll get up to speed with Linux so that you can install secure, fully functioning Linux server systems.

  • Shows you what Linux is capable of, how to install it, how to make the most of its features, and ways to make use of its commands
  • Provides step-by-step instructions for transitioning to Linux and explains how to choose which distribution is right for you, find and use the applications you need, set up the desktop to be the way you like it, and more
  • Walks you through transferring your stuff (music, documents, and images) from Windows to Linux

Whether you’re making the transition from Windows or Macintosh and need to choose which distribution is right for you or you are already savvy with Linux and need a thoroughly up-to-date guide on its newest features, Linux Bible 2011 Edition is a must have!

Linux Bible 2011 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 Other Distributions

Price: $28.76

Veriton 2GB 320HD Linux

Posted by reco | Posted in Open Source Devices | Posted on 21-09-2011-05-2008

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Veriton 2GB 320HD Linux

Acer Veriton VN281G-UA425L Nettop Computer – Atom D425 1.80 GHz – Mini PC – Gray, Black PS.VBG0C.001 Desktop Computers

Price: $189.99