No Starch Press

As the technology leader at a small software company, you need to focus on people, products, processes, and technology as you bring your software to market, while doing your best to put out fires and minimize headaches. "Growing Software" is your guide to juggling the day-to-day challenges of running a software company while managing those long-term problems and making sure that your business continues to grow. With practical, hands-on advice, "Growing Software" will teach you how to build and lead an effective team, define and sell your products, work with everyone from customers to CEOs, and ensure high-quality results. Instead of learning by trial and error, you\'ll benefit from author Louis Testa\'s 20+ years of management...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: июль 2009

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks have freed users from the tyranny of big telecom, allowing people to make phone calls over the Internet at very low or no cost. But while VoIP is easy and cheap, it\'s notoriously lacking in security. With minimal effort, hackers can eavesdrop on conversations, disrupt phone calls, change caller IDs, insert unwanted audio into existing phone calls, and access sensitive information. "Hacking VoIP" takes a dual approach to VoIP security, explaining its many security holes to hackers and administrators. If you\'re serious about security, and you either use or administer VoIP, you should know where VoIP\'s biggest weaknesses lie and how to shore up your security. And if your intellectual...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: июль 2009

When Windows works properly, it`s relatively easy to ignore; you can concentrate on the work you`re trying to do and forget about the plumbing inside your computer. But when something goes wrong, it often requires an experienced guide to solve the problem and restore the computer to working condition. Everybody who uses Microsoft Windows eventually has to deal with cryptic error messages, frozen screens, and other more or less dramatic problems. Windows troubleshooting is the set of tools and techniques that can identify the source of a problem and find a solution. It`s Never Done That Before is a guide to Windows XP troubleshooting for people who don`t spend their lives fixing computer problems. It includes basic troubleshooting...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: май 2007

You finally did it-you bought the gizmo that everyones talking about. Maybe youve already figured out how to play music or make phone calls, but then what? How does the voicemail work? And that keyboard? What about all of those cool apps-which ones do you need, and how do you get them? You need a book like My New iPhone to make everything easy. This simple, project-oriented book will have you using the best features of your iPhone or iPod Touch in no time. Rather than drag you through some boring manual, My New iPhone focuses on individual, fun projects, like configuring multiple email accounts, transferring your music, and syncing your computer with your iPhone. Wallace Wang, author of the best-selling My New Mac, will show...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

Absolute BSD focuses on FreeBSDs features, benefits, and strengths - specifically on using BSD systems as high-performance Internet servers. Designed for new system administrators with basic UNIX knowledge who want to accomplish essential tasks with the FreeBSD operating system, the books main focus is on FreeBSD, but much of its information is also applicable to OpenBSD and NetBSD. BSD-specific features are covered, such as how to build a high-performance server, secure it, prepare crash dumps, and interoperate with other network servers. A troubleshooting section that addresses problems that a new FreeBSD administrator might encounter is also included.

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

FreeBSD--the powerful, flexible, and free Unix-like operating system--is the preferred server for many enterprises. But it can be even trickier to use than either Unix or Linux, and harder still to master. Absolute FreeBSD, 2nd Edition is your complete guide to FreeBSD, written by FreeBSD committer Michael W. Lucas. Lucas considers this completely revised and rewritten second edition of his landmark work to be his best work ever; a true product of his love for FreeBSD and the support of the FreeBSD community. Absolute FreeBSD, 2nd Edition covers installation, networking, security, network services, system performance, kernel tweaking, filesystems, SMP, upgrading, crash debugging, and much more, including coverage of how to: Use...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2010

Cisco routers and switches are the cornerstones of many networks. But when things break, repairs can intimidate even the most competent administrator. Luckily, just knowing the "in case of emergency" basics will take you far. Just like the original, this second edition of the highly acclaimed "Cisco Routers for the Desperate" is written for the administrator in crisis mode. Updated to cover switches and the latest Cisco terminology, with a tighter focus on the needs of the small network administrator, this second edition gives you what you need to know to provide reliable network services and fix problems fast. You\'ll find coverage of: Installation--how to get your router and network connections up and running right the first time...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: август 2005

Many programmers know how to write correct code - code that works. But not all know how to craft great code - code that is well written and easy to understand. "Code Craft" teaches programmers how to move beyond writing correct code to writing great code. The book covers code writing concerns, including code presentation style, variable naming, error handling, and security; and the wider issues of programming in the real world, such as good teamwork, development processes, and documentation. "Code Craft" presents language-agnostic advice that is relevant to all developers, from an author with loads of practical experience. A Q&A section at the end of each chapter helps readers to review the material and makes the book suited for academic...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: май 2006

Hacking is the art of creative problem solving, whether that means finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem or exploiting holes in sloppy programming. Many people call themselves hackers, but few have the strong technical foundation needed to really push the envelope. Rather than merely showing how to run existing exploits, author Jon Erickson explains how arcane hacking techniques actually work. To share the art and science of hacking in a way that is accessible to everyone, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition introduces the fundamentals of C programming from a hackers perspective. The included LiveCD provides a complete Linux programming and debugging environment--all without modifying your current...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

Emphasizing a true understanding of the techniques as opposed to just breaking the rules, the author helps readers determine which areas are prone to attack and why. Unlike other so-called hacking guides, this book does not gloss over technical details, and includes detailed sections on stack-based overflows, heap based overflows, format string exploits, return-into-libc, shellcode, and cryptographic attacks on 802.11b.

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: январь 2006

You finally took the plunge and bought a Mac. Whether yours is a MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac mini, or iMac — it\'s still a Mac, and it runs the Macintosh operating system, Mac OS X. But what do you do with your Mac after you turn it on? Do you even know how to turn it on and off properly or put it to sleep? You need a book like My New Mac to make everything easy. Wallace Wang, author of the best-selling Steal This Computer Book, will show you, step-by-step, how to use tools like iPhoto to organize your photos, track birthdays with iCal, and clip and save information from the Internet so you can find it again. You\'ll find simple projects that will show you how to: Organize your files and folders by color and keyword View stocks,...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

A handbook of security preparedness for those who want to protect themselves from Internet fraud, viruses, and other computer attackers. The CD-ROM contains nearly 300 programs, software, shareware, and trialware, including encryption tools, scanners, and other protective devices. DLC: Computer hackers--Handbooks, manuals, etc. STEAL THIS COMPUTER BOOK will open your eyes to the hacker undergound. That\'s why it\'s a bestseller around the world, in multiple languages. The CD-ROM in this book alone is worth the cover price, with about 250 software packages, including freeware, shareware, and demos. You\'ll hit the ground running with the software you need to protect yourself--or to delve further into hackerdom. Don\'t go online without it.

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: май 2000

A non-technical book on the theory of interactive design, with clear examples and concrete applications. Crawford demonstrates what interactivity is, why it\'s important, and how to design interactive software, games, and websites that work. Softcover

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: октябрь 2002

Assembly language is easier than ever, thanks to modern development tools and The Art of Assembly Language. After a decade of rigorous end-user testing of the online version, The Art of Assembly Language is an indispensable reference for using assembly to write powerful programs and solve real-world problems. Hyde has updated his book to include the latest in 32-bit x86 architecture, as well as the High Level Assembler (HLA), a revolutionary tool that leverages your knowledge of high level programming languages like C/C++ and Pascal/Delphi to streamline your learning process. Learn how to: o Edit, compile, and run a High Level Assembler (HLA) program o Declare and use constants, scalar variables, integers, reals, data types,...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2003

The Art of Assembly Language is one of those classic texts that comes around only every once in a while. Widely respected by hackers of all kinds, it teaches programmers how to understand assembly language and how to use it to write powerful, efficient code. Using the proven High Level Assembler (HLA) as its primary teaching tool, The Art of Assembly Language leverages readers knowledge of high level programming languages to make it easier for readers to quickly grasp basic concepts. Among the most comprehensive references to assembly language every published, The Art of Assembly Language, 2nd Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent changes to the HLA language. All code from the book is portable to the Windows, Linux, Mac...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: март 2010

The Book of Visual Studio .NET is a comprehensive and straightforward guide to mastering the assortment of tools and technologies that are Visual Studio .NET, from ASP.NET to VB .NET to XML Web Services. Numerous hands-on, real world examples (based on the released version of Visual Studio .NET) show you how things work and how to leverage the many tools available to you. You\'ll be creating powerful applications to solve today\'s business problems in no time. You\'ll learn how to: - Integrate multiple .NET technologies including ASP.NET, ADO.NET, VB .NET, and XML Web Services - Solve common developmental issues concerning cross-language integration, cross-platform communication, installation, and versioning - Use designers, database,...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2002

Best practices for Postfix--the popular alternative to Sendmail. Developed with security and speed in mind, Postfix has become a popular alternative to Sendmail and comes preinstalled in many Linux distributions as the default mailer. The Book of Postfix is a complete guide to Postfix whether used at home, as a mailrelay or virus-scanning gateway, or as a company mailserver. Practical examples show how to deal with daily challenges like protecting mail users from spam and viruses, managing multiple domains, and offering roaming access.

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

Built on the Microsoft .NET framework, Visual Basic .NET allows programmers to create everything from Internet applications to sophisticated Windows programs with the latest eye-catching interfaces. The Book of VB .NET is a comprehensive guide to .NET development. Organized into a series of lightning tours and real-world examples, you\'ll learn how to: - Create full-featured Web Services, Web applications, Windows programs, and setup utilities - Master object-oriented programming with classes, interfaces, and inheritance - Design well-behaved multithreaded applications that run error-free - Work with XML, file streams, and relational databases - Create attractive interfaces with split windows, print previews, and Windows XP styles - then...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: февраль 2002

Xen, the open source virtualization tool, is a system administrators dream. Xen is a free, high-performance virtual machine monitor that lets you consolidate your hardware and finally put those unused cycles to use—without sacrificing reliability, performance, or scalability. The Book of Xen explains everything you need to know in order to use Xen effectively, including installation, networking, memory management, and virtualized storage. Youll also learn how to use Xen and standard Linux tools to take snapshot backups, perform QoS operations on network traffic, and limit over-aggressive disk users. Authors Chris Takemura and Luke S. Crawford show you how to: - Provide virtual hosting for dozens of users, each with their own...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009

"Webbots, Spiders, and Screen Scrapers" is for programmers and businesspeople who want to take full advantage of the vast resources available on the Web. The book first outlines the deficiencies of browsers and then explains how these deficiencies can be exploited in the design and deployment of task-specific webbots.

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: март 2012

В книге шаг за шагом описан процесс построения беспроводной локальной сети: от выбора необходимого оборудования до подключения компьютеров к сети. Доступным и простым языком изложены технические нюансы, касающиеся всех аспектов функционирования беспроводной сети, рассмотрены случаи повышенной сложности: дальняя связь и сети с несколькими точками доступа. Уделено достаточное внимание работе в...

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: февраль 2009

Издательство: No Starch Press
Дата выхода: май 2006