“…In addition to these powerful chapter learning, review, and practice features, this book also contains several other features that make it a truly effective and comprehensive study package, including: • A Getting Started chapter at the beginning of the book offer terrific advice for how to use the book features and build an effective study plan. • The DVD contains over 90 minutes of video mentoring from the author on challenging topi..…”

“…In addition, you'll Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions and new applications Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation Learn about Edubuntu—Ubuntu optimized specifically for classroom The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms, preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment fo..…”

“…His articles have appeared in Mac Format, PC Answers, PC Format, PC Plus, and Linux Format. DVD includes The full Fedora Core 6 binary distribution, packed with the complete Fedora Core packages The complete OpenOffice.org office suite Hundreds of additional programs and utilities Register your book at www.samspublishing.com/register for access to exclusive bonus content and other resources. …”

“…A free copy of the CompTIA Network+ Simulator Lite software, complete with meaningful lab exercises that help you hone your hands-on skills More than 60 minutes of video mentoring from the author A final preparation chapter that guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies An Exam Essentials appendix that quickly recaps all major chapter topics for easy reference, both in print and interactive digital format A key terms Glossary in both print and on the DVD, which acts as an interactive flash-card application Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time A 10% exam discount voucher (a $27 value!) …”

“…. • Explore some of the great applications included with Mac OS X, such as iTunes, QuickTime, DVD Player, iCal, Address Book, iChat, and on it goes. • Expand your system with input devices (such as keyboards and trackballs), output devices (printers, displays, and such), hard drives, and hubs (Ethernet, USB, and FireWire). • Connect to other computers and devices safely and easily using Mac OS X’s advanced networking tools. …”

“…Discover how to motivate your audience by: Getting beyond bullet points to tell a story that touches your audience at the deepest levels Mastering proven principles of effective communication Planning, organizing, and designing every presentation for maximum impact Making sure every word, image, effect, and slide exists for a good reason Creating charts and diagrams that instantly make your point Using animation, navigation, video, and audio to drive home your message, not distract from it Avoiding mistakes that lead to boring presentations: no more “death by PowerPoint” Building Web and self-running kiosk presentations that really work Leveraging the rest of Microsoft Office to create even better presentations Using third-party add-ons to communicate with PowerPoint even more effectively: video capture, flowcharting, DVD authoring, rehearsal, and more When you present, you’re on the line: your credibility, your career, your future as a leader. …”

“…The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text. The bonus DVD contains more than 60 minutes of personal video mentoring from the author focused mainly on bringing difficult subnetting concepts to life. …”

“…He hosted the internationally syndicated TV show Call for Help with Leo Laporte and now he is the star of his own DVD series at GettingStartedVideo.com. He also co-hosts Lab Rats (labrats.tv), a massively popular video podcast. …”

“…quizzes help you gauge your knowledge, focus your study, and review the material DVD Features 2 COMPLETE SAMPLE EXAMS Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers Multiple test modes Random questions and order of answers Sample videos from CompTIA A+ Cert Kit Mark Edward Soper has taught computer troubleshooting and other technical subjects since 1992. …”