Tabla de Contenidos: “…Conclusions -- Appendix 1. Cost Comparison -- Appendix 2. Summary of Key Outcomes -- Appendix 3. …”

“…Switch your business to Linux: proven techniques for working IT Professionals This is the complete technical resource for migrating your business desktops to Linux, administering them efficiently, and using them to drive cost savings throughout your organization. Respected Linux Journal columnist Marcel Gagné walks you step-by-step through planning and managing the transition, getting users up and running, and keeping them happy. …”

“…Harness what you have Find it, create it, or tweak what you have Underestimate your obstacles Stop wasting time thinking about what you can’t do Notice your network—and make the most of it Earning friendships, building alliances, finding mentors Take the first step, today You know what to do: learn how to get past whatever’s stopping you…”

“…Advanced graphics: Learn more about elements of Swing and Java 2D that are of particular benefit to Filthy Rich Clients. …”

“…The expert guide to building Ruby on Rails applications Ruby on Rails strips complexity from the development process, enabling professional developers to focus on what matters most: delivering business value. Now, for the first time, there’s a comprehensive, authoritative guide to building production-quality software with Rails. …”

“…Advanced .NET programmers, researchers, the academic community, and CLI implementers who have asked hard questions about the .NET Framework will find that this behind-the-scenes look at the .NET nucleus provides them with excellent resources from which they can extract answers…”

“…UNIX Shells by Example, Third Edition adds thorough coverage of the new bash and tcsh shells to the full explanations in Quigley's famous treatment of the C, Bourne, and Korn shells and the awk, sed, and grep utilities, making this the most complete UNIX shell programming book available anywhere. …”

“…You'll also learn everything about getting on the Internet and using email, including the greatest Web browser, Safari; the way-cool iChat AV, which adds audio and video to instant messaging; iTunes, which includes access to the revolutionary Apple iTunes Music Store; iCal, Apple's sleek and shareable calendar application; Dashboard, the handy strip of desktop "widget" applications (including stock tickers, RSS feeds, address book, and more ); iMovie, Apple's newly updated movie-making software with HD capabilities and advanced editing tools, and much more…”

“…Then, to demonstrate how TPM can solve many of today’s most challenging security problems, they present four start-to-finish case studies, each with extensive C-based code examples. …”

“…This is the definitive guide to troubleshooting the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database engine, direct from the people who know it most intimately: the people who wrote it, designed it, and support it. …”

“…The book is full of tips and techniques to help you: Partition a system into subject matters based on individual aspects Pick the right level for use case modeling to speed subject matter comprehension Model classes and focus on relationships to capture subject matter semantics precisely Express behavior using the newly adopted UML action semantics and action languages Specify constraints using tags specified in OCL (Object Constraint Language) In addition, this book tackles topics of particular importance in execution, such as how to: Synchronize objects by building lifecycles using statechart diagrams Model relationships and contention safely Distribute dynamics to avoid unmaintainable controller objects Verify the models by executing test cases against the statechart diagrams and constraints A large-scale, fully developed case study runs throughout the book to illustrate concepts and techniques. …”

“…In addition, Understanding Web Services summarizes the major architectural approaches to Web services, examines the role of Web services within the .NET and J2EE communities, and provides information about major product offerings from BEA, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, IONA, Microsoft, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and others. …”

“…It also covers the related disciplines of managing programs, risk, quality, projects, and human change, and how process management is the key to ensure a fit among all these areas. For those of you about to embark on a process journey, this book provides a compelling call to action, a guide for management, and an invaluable reference. …”

“…Charles has authored several books, including the first five editions of A+ Certification Training Guide, The Complete Introductory Computer Course, and IBM PC Peripheral Troubleshooting and Repair. He also writes about networking, residential technology integration, and convergence…”

“…The last chapter of the book provides several case studies for you to dissect and learn from, including all the most popular web site archetypes—a blog, a store front, a corporate home page, and an online gallery. …”

“…Nearly 50 pages of new material and hundreds of updates make this the most complete and up-to-date book on podcasting imaginable. …”

“…Hand-coding XAML is fine if you're an early adopter, but to put WPF into production, you need to master the tools and application styles you'll use in your day job. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…4.6.Suggestions on How to Conduct Research for Stronger Patents -- 5.Infringement and Freedom to Operate -- 5.1.Types of Infringement -- 5.2.Avoiding Patent Infringement -- 5.3.Dealing with Infringers -- 5.4.Research Disclosures and Journal Articles -- 5.5.Published Patent Applications and Provisional Patent Coverage -- 6.Working with Attorneys, Agents, and Patent Liaisons -- 6.1.Introduction -- 6.2.Preparing for the Legal World -- 6.3.Actions to Take before Meeting with the Agent -- 6.4.Typical Working Arrangements with Agents -- 6.5.The Researcher's Responsibility for Technical Details -- 6.6.Aloofness -- 6.7.Experimentation for the Patent Application -- 6.8.Patent Liaisons and Other Intellectual Property Professionals -- 7.Disclosure and Filing Decisions -- 7.1.Introduction -- 7.2.Controlling the Disclosure of Technology -- 7.3.The Filing Decision -- 7.4.Filing Globally -- 7.5.Compulsory Licensing -- 7.6.The Cost of Broadly Filed Patent Applications --…”

“…Mark Horsfield, Professional Development Manager, Microsoft ‘This is not just another book on management: it is an important book about YOU. …”

“…Written in the same engaging and witty style, making even the most complex information easy to digest, Designing with Web Standards remains your essential guide to creating sites that load faster, reach more users, and cost less to design and maintain. …”