Since 1994, No Starch Press has published unique books on computing, including such bestsellers as the Steal This Computer Book series, Hacking the Xbox, and Absolute OpenBSD. We focus on open source, security, hacking, web development, programming, gaming, and alternative operating systems. Our titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our goal is to make computing accessible to everyone.
Cisco Routers for the Desperate Cisco Routers for the Desperate is a brief, meaty introduction to Cisco routers that will make a competent systems administrator comfortable with the Cisco environment, teach them how to troubleshoot problems, and take them through the basic tasks of router maintenance and integration into an existing network. This compact book is designed to be read once, and then left on top of the router until something breaks.
The Cult of Mac
Written by Wired News journalist Leander Kahney, The Cult of Mac is an in-depth look at Mac users and their unique, creative, and often very funny culture. Like fans of a football team or a rock group, Macintosh fans have their own customs, with clearly defined obsessions, rites and passages. From people who get Mac tattoos and haircuts, to those who furnish their apartments out of empty Mac boxes, this book details Mac fandom in all of its forms.
Write Great Code Vol I
The first in a series from assembly language expert Randall Hyde, Write Great Code Vol I teaches the important concepts of machine organization in a language-independent fashion, and without the extra overhead of having to learn assembly language. The principles in this book with help you make wise choices with respect to programming statements and data types when writing software, no matter which language you use.
Steal This File Sharing Book Steal This File Sharing Book peels back the mystery surrounding file sharing networks such as Kazaa, Morpheus, and Usenet, showing you how they work and how to use them wisely. It reveals the dangers of using file sharing networks--including viruses, spyware, and lawsuits--and tells you how to avoid them. Includes coverage of the ongoing battle between the software, video, and music pirates and the industries that are trying to stop them.
Upcoming Titles
Computer Security for Non-Geeks (June) Computer Security for Non-Geeks describes the risks of computing on the Internet and gives home and small office computer users the information they need to protect themselves. Case studies help illustrate the risks, and checklists walk readers through the essential steps necessary to secure their computer or network. A CD-ROM includes numerous tools that readers can use right away, without having to dig for them.
The eBay Price Guide (June)
A one-stop shop for pricing information and tips for successful buying and selling on eBay. Sellers learn how to price their items competitively to attract more customers, while buyers learn which categories tend to be overpriced and where they can find the best bargains. Fun stories, statistics, lists and eBay trivia round out the book. Covers every eBay category. A must-have for the serious eBayer.
The LEGO® Builder's Guide (May)
In The LEGO® Builder's Guide, readers will discover everything from how to craft sturdy walls and a basic sphere to more advanced concepts such as scale and design. Illustrations demonstrate construction tips that can be applied to a wide variety of original creations made from real bricks. Includes essential terminology and an overview of different types of LEGO pieces.
Write Portable Code (May) Write Portable Code contains the lessons, patterns, and knowledge for developing cross-platform software that programmers usually must acquire through sheer trial and error. This book is targeted at intermediate-to advanced-level programmers and will be a valuable resource for designers of cross-platform software, programmers looking to extend their skills to additional platforms, and programmers faced with the tricky task of moving code from one platform to another.
The Linux Enterprise Cluster (April) The Linux Enterprise Cluster is a practical guide for building and installing an enterprise-class cluster for mission critical applications using commodity hardware and open source software. Includes information on how to build a high-availability server pair using the Heartbeat package, how to use the Linux Virtual Server load balancing software, how to configure a reliable printing system, and how to build a job scheduling system with no single point of failure.
Ending Spam (April)
This landmark title describes, in-depth, how statistical filtering is being used by next generation spam filters to identify and filter spam. Readers gain a complete understanding of the mathematical approaches used in today's spam filters, decoding, tokenization, the use of various algorithms (including Bayesian analysis and Markovian discrimination), and the benefits of using open-source solutions to end spam.
The Book of Postfix (March)
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.
Silence on the Wire (March)
Author Michal Zalewski has long been known and respected in the hacking and security communities for his intelligence, curiosity and creativity, and this book is truly unlike anything else out there. In Silence on the Wire: A Field Guide to Passive Reconnaissance and Indirect Attacks, Zalewski shares his expertise and experience to explain how computers and networks work, how information is processed and delivered, and what security threats lurk in the shadows. No humdrum technical white paper or how-to manual for protecting one's network, this book is a fascinating narrative that explores a variety of unique, uncommon and often quite elegant security challenges that defy classification and eschew the traditional attacker-victim model.
The TCP/IP Guide (March) The TCP/IP Guide is both an encyclopedic and comprehensible guide to the TCP/IP protocol suite. Its personal, easy-going writing style lets anyone understand the dozens of protocols and technologies that run the Internet, with full coverage of PPP, ARP, IP, IPv6, IP NAT, IPSec, Mobile IP, ICMP, RIP, BGP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, NNTP, HTTP, Telnet and much more.
