Now installed on more than 20 million Internet domains around the world, Php is an undisputed leader in web programming languages. Database connectivity, powerful extensions, and rich object-orientation are all reasons for its popularity, but nearly everyone would agree that, above all, Php is one of the easiest languages to learn and use for developing dynamic web applications. The ease of development and simplicity of Php, combined with a large community and expansive repository of open source Php libraries, make it a favorite of web designers and developers worldwide. Php in a Nutshell is a complete reference to the core of the language as well as the most popular Php extensions. This book doesn't try to compete with or replace the widely available online documentation. Instead, it is designed to provide depth and breadth that can't be found elsewhere. Php in a Nutshell provides the maximum information density on Php, without all the fluff and extras that get in the way. The topic grouping, tips, and examples in this book complement the online guide and make this an essential reference for every Php programmer. This book focuses on the functions commonly used by a majority of developers, so you can look up the information you need quickly. Topics include: Object-oriented Php Networking String manipulation Working with files Database interaction Xml Multimedia creation Mathematics Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience in Php development, Php in a Nutshell is a valuable addition to your desk library.

PHP in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference

Computers & Technology

Hudson, Paul

Web Development & Design

O'Reilly Media

Master Red Hat Fedora 4 with the most comprehensive guide to the latest version of Red Hat's open-community Fedora Linux Distribution available. Red Hat Fedora 4 Unleashed will help you gain a greater understanding of intermediate-level Linux networking and system administration issues. Also included is coverage on the new applications, web development, peripherals and programming languages involved with this latest Red Hat Linux distribution. In keeping with the tradition of offering the best and most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market of the previous editions, Red Hat Fedora 4 Unleashed will provide you with everything you need to know about the installation, configuration, system administration, server operations and security of Red Hat Fedora 4.

Red Hat Fedora 4: Unleashed

Ball, Bill

Duff, Hoyt

Sams.

Continuing with the tradition of offering the best and most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market, Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed includes new and additional material based on the latest release of Red Hat's Fedora Core Linux distribution. Incorporating an advanced approach to presenting information about Fedora, the book aims to provide the best and latest information that intermediate to advanced Linux users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and security. Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed thoroughly covers all of Fedora's software packages, including up-to-date material on new applications, Web development, peripherals, and programming languages. It also includes updated discussion of the architecture of the Linux kernel 2.6, USB, KDE, GNOME, Broadband access issues, routing, gateways, firewalls, disk tuning, GCC, Perl, Python, printing services (CUPS), and security. Red Hat Linux Fedora 5 Unleashed is the most trusted and comprehensive guide to the latest version of Fedora Linux.

Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed

Hudson, Andrew

Operating Systems

Incorporating an advanced approach to presenting information about Ubuntu, Ubuntu Unleashed aims to provide the best and latest information that intermediate to advanced Linux users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and security. Written by renowned open source authors, Paul and Andrew Hudson, it includes detailed information on hot topics in Ubuntu Linux, such as wireless networks, and programming in PHP, Perl and others. It thoroughly covers all of Ubuntu's software packages, including up-to-date material on new applications, Web development, peripherals, and programming languages. It also includes updated discussion of the architecture of the Linux kernel 2.6, USB, KDE, GNOME, Broadband access issues, routing, gateways, firewalls, disk tuning, GCC, Perl, Python, printing services (CUPS), and security. The included DVD comes with a complete Ubuntu Linux distribution.

Ubuntu Unleashed

Red Hat® Fedora™ Core 6 Unleashed presents comprehensive coverage of Fedora Core 6, the popular Linux distribution developed by the Red Hat-sponsored Fedora Project. This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Fedora. You’ll learn how to set up a desktop workstation or a high-powered server, and you’ll find complete details on Yum, Fedora’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software. Red Hat® Fedora™ Core 6 Unleashed covers a wide range of topics from using the software you need every day for work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and the Firefox web browser, to configuring your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more. For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window system, Linux programming (including Mono), web server administration, and network administration. <ul>
<li>Install and configure Red Hat’s Fedora Core 6 Linux distribution </li>
<li>Manage Linux services and users </li>
<li>Run a printer server with CUPS </li>
<li>Connect to a local network and the Internet </li>
<li>Set up and administer a web server with Apache </li>
<li>Secure your machine and your network from intruders </li>
<li>Rebuild and install a new Linux kernel </li>
<li>Learn shell scripting </li>
<li>Run other operating systems on Fedora with Xen </li>
<li>Share files with Windows users using Samba </li>
<li>Get productive with OpenOffice.org </li>
<li>Play games on Linux </li>
<li>Use Linux multimedia programs </li>
<li>Use a database with Fedora </li>
<li>Set up a firewall </li>
<li>Watch television on your computer </li>
<li>Set up a DNS server</li> </ul> Andrew Hudson is a regular freelance contributor to Linux Format magazine, the UK’s largest Linux magazine. His particular area of expertise is Fedora Core and the Red Hat Enterprise platform. Paul Hudson is a professional developer and full-time journalist for Future Publishing. His articles have appeared in Mac Format, PC Answers, PC Format, PC Plus, and Linux Format. DVD includes <ul>
<li>The full Fedora Core 6 binary distribution, packed with the </li>
<li>complete Fedora Core packages </li>
<li>The complete OpenOffice.org office suite </li>
<li>Hundreds of additional programs and utilities</li> </ul> Register your book at www.samspublishing.com/register for access to exclusive bonus content and other resources. Category: Operating Systems/Linux Covers: Fedora Core 6 Linux Distribution User Level: Intermediate–Advanced www.samspublishing.com

Red Hat Fedora Core 6: Unleashed

Continuing with the tradition of offering the most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market, Fedora 7 Unleashed includes new and additional material based on the latest release of Red Hat's Fedora Core Linux distribution. Fedora 7 Unleashed thoroughly covers all of Fedora's software packages, including up-to-date material on new applications, Web development, peripherals, and programming languages. It also includes updated discussion of the architecture of the Linux kernel, USB, KDE, GNOME, broadband access issues, routing, gateways, firewalls, disk tuning, GCC, Perl, Python, printing services (CUPS), wireless support, international support, Java programs support (Eclipse), and security. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Part I Installation and Configuration 1 Installing Fedora. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 Fedora Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 3 Working with GNOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4 Command Line Quickstart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Part II Desktop Fedora 5 On the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 6 Productivity Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 7 Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 8 Printing with Fedora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 9 Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Part III System Administration 10 Managing Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 11 Automating Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 12 System-Monitoring Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 13 Backing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 14 Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 15 Remote Access with SSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 16 Xen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345 Part IV Fedora As a Server 17 Apache Web Server Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 18 Administering Database Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 19 File and Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415 20 Remote File Serving with FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 21 Handling Electronic Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479 22 Setting Up a Proxy Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 23 Managing DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 24 LDAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551 00_0672329425_FM.qxd 7/24/07 9:32 AM Page iii Part V Programming Linux 25 Using Perl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 26 Working with Python . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579 27 Writing PHP Scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599 28 C/C++ Programming Tools for Fedora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 629 29 Mono. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 641 Part VI Fedora Housekeeping 30 Securing Your Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 31 Performance Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 669 32 Command Line Masterclass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 683 33 Writing and Executing a Shell Script. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 711 34 Advanced Software Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 737 35 Managing the File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757 36 Kernel and Module Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 787 Part VII Appendices A The History of Red Hat and Fedora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813 B Installation Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821 C Fedora and Linux Internet Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847

Fedora 7 Unleashed

Ubuntu Unleashed presents comprehensive coverage of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been turning in droves to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution. This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You’ll learn how to set up a workstation or a server, and you’ll find complete details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software. Ubuntu Unleashed includes a range of coverage: From the software you need in your everyday work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more. For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window system, Linux programming, web server administration, and network administration. <ul>
<li>Install and configure Ubuntu </li>
<li>Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running </li>
<li>Configure and use the X Window System </li>
<li>Manage Linux services and users </li>
<li>Run a printer server </li>
<li>Connect to a local network and the Internet </li>
<li>Set up and administer a web server with Apache </li>
<li>Secure your machine and your network from intruders </li>
<li>Learn shell scripting </li>
<li>Share files with Windows users using Samba </li>
<li>Get productive with OpenOffice.org </li>
<li>Play games on Linux </li>
<li>Use Linux multimedia programs </li>
<li>Create and maintain a MySQL database </li>
<li>Configure a firewall </li>
<li>Set up an FTP server </li>
<li>Use Ubuntu’s development and programming tools </li>
<li>Tune your Ubuntu system for maximum performance </li>
<li>Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules</li> </ul> Andrew Hudson is a regular freelance contributor to Linux Format magazine, the UK’s largest Linux magazine. He is the co-author of Fedora Unleashed. Paul Hudson is a professional developer and full-time journalist for Future Publishing. His articles have appeared in Mac Format, PC Answers, PC Format, PC Plus, and Linux Format. He is the co-author of Fedora Unleashed. DVD includes <ul>
<li>The full Ubuntu 7.04 distribution for Intel x86 computers </li>
<li>The complete OpenOffice.org office suite </li>
<li>Hundreds of additional programs and utilities</li> </ul> Category: Operating Systems/Linux Covers: Ubuntu 7.04 “Feisty Fawn” User Level: Intermediate—Advanced

A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 067232993X ISBN-13: 9780672329937 Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed Andrew Hudson Paul Hudson DVD Includes Ubuntu 7.10 “Gutsy Gibbon” Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed presents comprehensive coverage of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution. This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You’ll learn how to set up a workstation or a server, and you’ll find complete details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software. Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed includes a range of coverage: From the software you need in your everyday work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more. For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window system, Linux programming, web server administration, and network administration. <ul>
<li>Install and configure Ubuntu </li>
<li>Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running </li>
<li>Configure and use the X Window System </li>
<li>Manage Linux services and users </li>
<li>Run a printer server </li>
<li>Connect to a local network and the Internet </li>
<li>Set up and administer a web server with Apache </li>
<li>Secure your machine and your network from intruders </li>
<li>Learn shell scripting </li>
<li>Share files with Windows users using Samba </li>
<li>Get productive with OpenOffice.org </li>
<li>Play games on Linux </li>
<li>Use Linux multimedia programs </li>
<li>Create and maintain a MySQL database </li>
<li>Configure a firewall </li>
<li>Set up an FTP server </li>
<li>Use Ubuntu’s development and programming tools </li>
<li>Tune your Ubuntu system for maximum performance </li>
<li>Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules</li> </ul> Andrew Hudson is a regular freelance contributor to Linux Format magazine, the UK’s largest Linux magazine. He is the co-author of Fedora Unleashed. Paul Hudson is a professional developer and full-time journalist for Future Publishing. His articles have appeared in Mac Format, PC Answers, PC Format, PC Plus, and Linux Format. He is the co-author of Fedora Unleashed. DVD includes <ul>
<li>The full Ubuntu 7.10 distribution for Intel x86 computers </li>
<li>The complete OpenOffice.org office suite </li>
<li>Hundreds of additional programs and utilities</li> </ul> Category: Operating Systems/Linux Covers: Ubuntu 7.10 “Gutsy Gibbon” User Level: Intermediate—Advanced

Ubuntu 7.10 Linux Unleashed, 3rd Edition

Fedora Unleashed, 2008 Edition presents comprehensive coverage of Fedora 8, the popular Linux distribution developed by the Red Hat-sponsored Fedora Project. This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Fedora. You’ll learn how to set up a desktop workstation or a high-powered server, and you’ll find complete details on Yum, Fedora’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software. Fedora Unleashed, 2008 Edition covers a wide range of topics, from using the software you need every day for work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and the Firefox web browser, to configuring your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more. <ul>
<li>Install and configure the Fedora 8 Linux distribution</li> <li>Manage Linux services and users</li> <li>Run a printer server with CUPS</li> <li>Connect to a local network and the Internet</li> <li>Set up and administer a web server with Apache</li> <li>Secure your machine and your network from intruders</li> <li>Rebuild and install a new Linux kernel</li> <li>Learn shell scripting</li> <li>Run other operating systems on Fedora with Xen</li> <li>Share files with Windows users using Samba</li> <li>Get productive with OpenOffice.org</li> <li>Play games on Linux</li> <li>Use Linux multimedia programs</li> <li>Use a database with Fedora</li> <li>Set up a firewall</li> <li>Set up a DNS server</li> <li>Work with the X Window system</li> <li>Learn Linux programming (including Mono)</li> </ul>
 Fedora 8 on DVD: DVD includes the Fedora 8 binary distribution with all the base Fedora packages plus hundreds of additional programs and utilities. Free Upgrade! Purchase this book anytime in 2008 and receive a free Fedora 9 Upgrade Kit by mail (U.S. or Canada only) after Fedora 9 is released. See inside back cover for details.

Fedora Unleashed 2008

Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition presents comprehensive coverage of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution. 
 This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You will learn how to set up a workstation or a server, and you will find complete details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software. 
Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition includes a range of coverage: From the software you need in your everyday work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more. 
For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window system, Linux programming, web server administration, and network administration. Includes a DVD with a full Ubuntu Linux distribution, plus a free upgrade to Ubuntu Linux 8.10 once it is released

Ubuntu Unleashed, 2008

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