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Subject: Newsletter from O'Reilly UG Program, October 21
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O'Reilly News for User Group Members
October 21, 2004
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Book News
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-iPod and iTunes Hacks
-JUnit Pocket Guide
-SELinux
-SWT: A Developer's Notebook
-Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using
PHP and MySQL, 3rd Edition
-Real World Web Services
-iPod Fan Book
-Modding Mac OS X
-SQL in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition
-Mac OS X Power Hound, Panther Edition
-Windows XP Power Hound
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Upcoming Events
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-Dan Gillmor ("We The Media"), Barnes & Noble,
San Jose--November 4
-MySQL ComCon Europe, Germany Frankfurt--
November 9-10
-Niel M. Bornstein (".NET and XML"), XML 2004 Conference
and Exposition, Washington, DC--November 15-19
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Conference News
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-Attending the O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference? Come Join Us!
-Last Chance to Register for O'Reilly's Mac OS X Conference
-Call for Participation: The MySQL Users Conference--
Proposals are due by November 1
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News
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-Enter for a Chance to Win Top-of-the-Line Components
So You Can Build Your Own Perfect PC
-Point-and-Click Phishing
-Google Your Desktop
-Turning the Tables Using CSS
-Displaying Pocket PC and Smartphone Screens on Your PC
-Storming the Microsoft Edifice
-Seven Cool Mono Apps
-Save 50% on Linux/Unix System Administration Online Courses
-Mac OS X Power Hound Helpful Hints, Part 1
-TenCon Fly-by
-Extend your AirPort Network with AirPort Express
-Power Hound Tips for Online Protection
-Building the Perfect Bleeding-Edge PC, Part 1
-Building the Perfect Bleeding-Edge PC, Part 2
-An Introduction to Aspect-Oriented Programming with the
Spring Framework, Part 2
-Create and Read J2SE 5.0 Annotations with the ASM
Bytecode Toolkit
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Book News
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***iPod and iTunes Hacks
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596007787
Some people are content to use their iPods simply to play music. Some of
the curious and clever among us want to do much more. If you want to get
under the hood and tap every iPod trick available, this book will take
you beyond the obvious with 100 undocumented tips, tricks, and trade
secrets that will delight, entertain, and add astonishing power to your
iPod and iTunes experience. Explore, experiment, create shortcuts, and
unearth cool and unexpected things.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ipodtuneshks
10 sample hacks are available online:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ipodtuneshks/chapter/index.html
***JUnit Pocket Guide
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596007434
While there are bits of documentation all over the place, there is no
go-to manual that serves as a quick reference for JUnit. Until now. This
Pocket Guide meets that need, bringing together all the hard-to-remember
information, syntax, and rules for working with JUnit, as well as
delivering the insight and sage advice that can only come from a
technology's creator. Programmers and developers of any level who write
Java Code and use JUnit to do their unit testing will find this an
indispensable reference.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/junitpg/
***SELinux
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596007167
SELinux covers the wide range of knowledge you need to secure your
system with SELinux (Security Enhanced Linux), the security-related
extension to Linux that embodies the key advances of the security field.
This book covers SELinux concepts and its security model; installation
instructions; system and user administration; and understanding,
implementing, and developing your own SELinux security policies. With
SELinux, a high-security computer is within reach of any system
administrator, and this book provides the means.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/selinux/
Chapter 4, "Using and Administering SELinux," is available online:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/selinux/chapter/index.html
***SWT: A Developer's Notebook
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596008384
Learn how to take SWT out for a spin, make it work for you, and turn it
upside down--without tripping over wasted words and space. Each lab in
this notebook details a specific task; you can read from the first page
to the last, or look up just what you need to know. And then you can
stick this book in your laptop bag so you have a quick reference when
you forget how to create a multi-tabbed view.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/swtadn/
Chapter 15, "SWT CoolBars," is available online:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/swtadn/chapter/index.html
***Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP and MySQL, 3rd
Edition Publisher: SitePoint
ISBN: 0975240218
"Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP and MySQL, 3rd
Edition" is a practical guide for first-time users of PHP and MySQL.
This bestseller has been updated to reflect best practice web
development using PHP 5 and MySQL 4, and it teaches readers by guiding
them through the creation of a fully working content management system,
shopping cart, and other real-world applications. This new edition also
includes more code examples and a bonus chapter on structured PHP
programming that introduces techniques for organizing real-world PHP
applications.
***Real World Web Services
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 059600642X
The core idea behind this book is simple: after years of hype, what are
the major players really doing with web services? Standards bodies may
wrangle and platform vendors may preach, but at the end of the day, what
are the technologies that are actually in use and how can developers
incorporate them into their own applications? The answers are here in
this field guide to the wild and wooly world of non-trivial, deployed
web services.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/realwws/
Chapter 6, "Project 3: Billing and Faxing," is available online:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/realwws/chapter/index.html
***iPod Fan Book
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596007760
This compact and beautifully packaged guide is for iPod users who want a
quick, fun way to learn all the features and capabilities of the device.
It takes readers through the process of loading the iPod with music and
then organizing, playing, and even burning those tunes onto CDs and
DVDs. The book also discusses ways to use the iPod on the go, such as
playing it through a car stereo, and shows how to use the iPod as a PDA
for storing things like addresses and personal calendars. The iPod is
more than a digital music device; it has become a cultural phenomenon
and a fashion statement, and this book is the perfect gift for people
living the iPod lifestyle.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/ipodfb/
***Modding Mac OS X
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596007094
This book uncovers dozens of ways to customize the user interface for
both Mac OS X and its applications, using the newest tools. You'll learn
everything from hacking the preferences and enabling and disabling
plugins to using the Terminal and applications like the Property List
Editor to modify files and edit resources. If you're ready to tweak and
experiment, create and refine, customize and control OS X and your
applications--and have some fun doing it--this is an indispensable
guide. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/modmacosx/
Chapter 3, "Application Dumpster Diving," is available online:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/modmacosx/chapter/index.html
***SQL in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596004818
Written for SQL programmers, analysts, and database administrators, this
essential desktop reference documents every SQL command and how to use
it in both commercial and open source implementations. It includes the
command syntax (by vendor, if the syntax differs across
implementations), a clear description, and practical examples that
illustrate important concepts and uses. It also explains how the leading
commercial and open source database products implement SQL. Get the
essential data language reference for the world's top SQL database
products. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/sqlnut2/
Chapter 4, "SQL Functions," is available online:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/sqlnut2/chapter/index.html
***Mac OS X Power Hound, Panther Edition
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 059600818X
"Mac OS X Power Hound, Panther Edition" lifts the hood on the Formula
One-powered operating system and delivers over 500 high-octane secrets
in every conceivable category, including the Desktop and Finder, iApps,
Mac OS X programs, Mastering the system and Terminal, and much more.
Consider this book your pit crew, helping you find easier, faster, and
better ways of using Panther and the programs that come with it--and
even a bunch that don't. And if you want to become your own master
mechanic, the book also includes two rich chapters on Unix, the engine
under Mac OS X's hood. http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/macxpu/
***Windows XP Power Hound
Publisher: O'Reilly
ISBN: 0596006195
Windows XP power-users troll the web, documentation, and friends for
useful tips and tricks--a keyboard shortcut here, an undocumented
double-click there to eliminate annoyances, save time, and take control
of their Windows XP. There's an easier way. This insightful and amusing
book is packed with hundreds of power tips, cool tricks, and workarounds
in one organized, easy-to-use resource--for everything from the desktop
to Office programs to the registry.
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/winxppu/
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Upcoming Events
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***For more events, please see:
http://events.oreilly.com/
***User Group leaders and members attending the O'Reilly
Mac OS X Conference
Come meet up with Marsee Henon (O'Reilly User Group Coordinator) and
Lorene Romero (Apple User Group Advisory Board Vendor Relation
Coordinator and North Coast Mac Users Group President) on Wednesday,
October 27 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the bar in the lobby of the Westin
Santa Clara. We can swap stories, ideas, or just hang out. And
afterwards, we can attend the "Real-Time Filmmaking on Mac OS X" talk.
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/macosx2004/view/e_sess/5705
O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference
October 25-28, 2004
Westin Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
http://conferences.oreilly.com/macosxcon/
***Dan Gillmor ('We The Media"), Barnes & Noble, San Jose--November 4
Don't miss Dan at the Stevens Creek Barnes & Noble starting at 7pm.
3600 Stevens Creek Blvd
San Jose, CA 95117
408-984-3495
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/frames/storeLocator/storeLocator_zip.asp?ZIP=95117&userid=5T4fPFGArd&linkto=shop
***MySQL ComCon Europe, Germany Frankfurt--November 9-10
The MySQL ComCon Europe 2004 brings together the vigor and excitement of
a community event (like LinuxTag) with the structure of MySQL
mission-critical business event. The conference will take place in
Frankfurt from November 9th to 10th and will have a day of
pre-conference power workshops on the 8th. Sessions on diverse topics
such as"Performance Tuning J2EE Applications deployed on MySQL,"
"Lowering TCOs for SAP Environments with MaxDB," and a two-part
introduction to MySQL Cluster will be presented by MySQL core
developers, expert trainers and MySQL community leaders.
http://mysqlcomconeurope.com/
***Niel M. Bornstein (".NET and XML"), XML 2004 Conference and
Exposition, Washington, DC--November 15-19
Niel presents a tutorial based on his book at this annual event.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC.
http://www.xmlconference.org/xmlusa/
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Conference News
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***Last Chance to Register for O'Reilly's Mac OS X Conference
Join us for the third annual Mac OS X Conference, October 25-28, 2004,
in Santa Clara, California. You'll hear from Stewart Copeland, the
former drummer for The Police who now creates award-winning film and
television scores using Mac OS X technology; "New York Times" columnist
David Pogue; Andy Ihnatko of the "Chicago Sun-Times"; Karelia Sofware's
Dan Wood; Brent Simmons of Ranchero Software; Michael Bartosh of 4AM
Media; Mac authors Dori Smith, Gordon Meyer, and Ted Landau; and many
more.
User Group members who use code DSUG when you register receive 20% off
conference pricing.
To register, go to:
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/macosx2004/create/ord_mac04
O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference
October 25-28, 2004
Westin Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
http://conferences.oreilly.com/macosxcon/
***Call for Participation: The MySQL Users Conference--
Proposals are due by November 1
>From embedded solutions to web-commerce and critical business
applications, MySQL is everywhere--with more than five million active
installations worldwide. To introduce new users to MySQL and help
developers and IT professionals keep pace with the latest advancements,
MySQL AB has teamed up with O'Reilly Media, Inc. to co-present the third
annual MySQL Users Conference, scheduled for April 18-21, 2005, in Santa
Clara, CA.
For complete conference details visit:
http://www.mysqluc.com
Visit the submissions page for all the details on tracks and proposal
guidelines--this year's theme is "MySQL Everywhere." Proposals are due
no later than November 1, 2004.
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/mysqluc2005/create/e_sess
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News From O'Reilly & Beyond
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General News
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***Enter for a Chance to Win Top-of-the-Line Components So You Can Build
Your Own Perfect PC
If you've ever dreamed about having a high-end PC that truly meets your
needs, enter for a chance to win some topnotch components and build your
own!
http://www.oreilly.com/promos/perfectpc/
***Point-and-Click Phishing
Brian McWilliams examines a recent phishing attack and talks to the
hacker, an eighteen-year-old software whiz, who wrote the powerful
spamware program that made it possible. Brian is the author of
O'Reilly's new "Spam Kings."
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2004/10/13/phishing.html
***Google Your Desktop
...And the rest of your file system, mailbox, and instant messenger
conversations--even your browser cache. The Google Desktop is your own
private little Google server.
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2004/10/14/google_desktop.html
***Turning the Tables Using CSS
Have you noticed web pages loading a bit faster than usual? You might
thank Eric Meyer, an expert and author on the subject of cascading style
sheets (CSS), a standards-based method of coding web sites. apple.com's
Nancy Eaton talks to Eric about the distinct advantages of CSS and the
dark days of the browser wars. Eric wrote "Cascading Style Sheets: The
Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition."
http://www.apple.com/pro/words/meyer/
Cascading Style Sheets: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 0596005253
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/css2/
***Displaying Pocket PC and Smartphone Screens on Your PC
Stuck for how to project your Pocket PC in a presentation? Remote
Display Control comes to the rescue.
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/2004/10/15/remote_display.html
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Open Source
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***Storming the Microsoft Edifice
In the battle for open source and open standards on user desktops,
applications such as OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox are stealthily
winning small skirmishes. In this article, Sam Hiser describes the
situation in terms of Monty Python's "Trojan rabbit." Sam is a coauthor
of"Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop."
http://www.linuxdevcenter.com/pub/a/linux/2004/10/14/storming_microsoft_edifice.html
***Seven Cool Mono Apps
Edd Dumbill takes a look at seven of the cool open source programs being
built on Mono.
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/network/2004/10/18/mono.html
***Save 50% on Linux/Unix System Administration Online Courses
O'Reilly is offering a 50% discount on the Linux/Unix Certification
Series from their O'Reilly Learning Lab. Save nearly $1000 on these
online courses--and earn a University of Illinois System Administration
Certificate. Every class includes compelling, hands-on content, root
access to a Linux server, an online coach, and a free O'Reilly book. Use
the code ORALL1 to get your 50% discount.
To enroll for the Learning Lab Linux/Unix Certification Series go to:
http://oreilly.useractive.com/linuxa/
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Mac
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***Mac OS X Power Hound Helpful Hints, Part 1
Author Rob Griffiths has hand-picked 16 of his favorite hints and
organized them into this two-part series. This week, in part one, you'll
discover eight tricks to help your Mac OS X system run smoother, and see
new ways to personalize your working environment. Examples include
activating Expose with a multi-button mouse, saving iTunes Music Store
videos and trailers, and customizing the Dock "poof."
http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/excerpt/osxph_1004/index.html
***TenCon Fly-by
Over the past weeks Derrick Story has been pointing out some of the new
content we've added to the O'Reilly Mac OS X Conference. Here's his
collection of What's New blurbs and weblogs to create a convenient
fly-by of event highlights.
http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/10/19/tencon_flyby.html
***Extend your AirPort Network with AirPort Express
Sometimes one access point just isn't enough for our wireless networks,
even at home. Wei Meng Lee shows you how to extend your network with
AirPort Express, and explains what's going on under the hood.
http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2004/10/12/airport_express.html
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Windows/.NET
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***Power Hound Tips for Online Protection
The Internet is a dangerous place, and sometimes the dangers come from
unexpected quarters. So in addition to taking the usual online
precautions, the Power Hound offers some tips about how to protect
yourself against dangers you may have never even thought of, excerpted
from O'Reilly's newly released Windows XP Power Hound.
http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/excerpt/winxppu_ch6/index.html
***Building the Perfect Bleeding-Edge PC, Part 1
What does it take to build the perfect bleeding-edge PC? First you need
to pick the perfect components. From processor to power supply, Bob and
Barbara Thompson have assembled their ideal mix of high-performance
components that will run on both Linux and Windows.
Building the Perfect Bleeding-Edge PC, Part 1
http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/10/05/PerfectPC.html
***Building the Perfect Bleeding-Edge PC, Part 2
You've gotten all the parts--now it's time for the nitty-gritty of
putting it all together. Here are step-by-step instructions for building
the PC of your dreams, from Bob and Barbara Thompson, authors of
"Building the Perfect PC."
http://www.windowsdevcenter.com/pub/a/windows/2004/10/12/PerfectPC.html
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Java
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***An Introduction to Aspect-Oriented Programming with the Spring
Framework, Part 2
Russ Miles continues his introduction to Aspect-Oriented Programming
(AOP) in Spring by delving into the around advice, which allows you to
not just add to an existing method implementation, but to completely
replace it.
http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/10/20/springaop2.html
***Create and Read J2SE 5.0 Annotations with the ASM Bytecode Toolkit
Continuing his examination of the ASM bytecode-manipulation toolkit,
Eugene Kuleshov shows how ASM can be used to access J2SE 5.0 attributes,
even from earlier JVM versions that don't support attributes.
http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/10/20/asm.html
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