Jakarta Struts Cookbook is an amazing collection of code solutions to common--and uncommon--problems encountered when building web applications with the Struts Framework. With solutions to real-world problems, this look-up reference is perfect for independent developers, large development teams, and everyone in between who wishes to use the Struts Framework to its fullest potential. Plus, it is completely up-to-date with the latest versions of Framework, so readers can be sure the information is viable. Sample Chapter 14, Tiles and Other Presentation Approaches (PDF) is available free online.

Programming Flash Communication Server not only explains how to use the pre-built FCS components to construct a simple application, it also explains the architecture so that developers can program custom components to make even more advanced applications. In addition, the book explains how to truly optimize performance and talks about considerations for networked applications as well as the media issues pertaining to FCS. Sample Chapter 1, Introducing the Flash Communication Server (PDF) is available free online.

Programming C#, 4th Edition -- Aimed at experienced programmers and web developers, this fourth edition of the top-selling C# book focuses on the features and programming patterns that are new to C# and fundamental to the programming of web services and applications on Microsoft's .NET platform. This edition has also been updated to reflect the C# ISO standard as well as changes in Microsoft's implementation of the language. Sample Chapter 12, Delegates and Events (PDF) is available free online.

Pragmatic Version Control Using Subversion (Pragmatic) -- Half of all project teams in the U.S. don't use any version control at all, and many others experience problems. Version control is the lifeblood of software projects, but it doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. This recipe-based book covers the theory behind version control and shows how it can help developers become more efficient, work better as a team, and keep on top of software complexity.

PC Hardware Buyer's Guide -- This handy guide is the ideal shopping companion for people who wish to build their own desktop computer. Loaded with valuable information, the PC Hardware Buyer's Guide helps you choose which parts are best for you by linking compatibility and performance with your own particular profile. This book features a component overview, valuable rules of thumb, and a quick-lookup reference chart with recommended brands and models.

Office 2004 for Macintosh: The Missing Manual -- Whether you're an Office beginner eager to understand the applications in the suite or a longtime Office user looking for power-user techniques and detailed coverage of what's new in Office 2004, this book delivers everything you need to master all four Office 2004 programs for Mac--Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Entourage. According to Microsoft, the average Office user taps into less than 15 percent of the suite's features. Get 100 percent out of Office 2004 by getting the Missing Manual.

Linux in a Windows World -- An invaluable companion for any system administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environment, this book takes an in-depth look at exactly how Linux can be brought into an organization that's currently based on Microsoft Windows systems. Featuring a litany of insider tips and techniques, Linux in a Windows World dispenses all the practical advice you need to migrate to this revolutionary open source software. Sample Chapter 7, Using NT Domains for Linux Authentication (PDF), is available free online.

Head First Java, 2nd Edition delivers a highly interactive, multi-sensory learning experience that lets new programmers pick up the fundamentals of the Java language quickly. Through mind-stretching exercises, memorable analogies, humorous pictures, and casual language, Head First Java encourages readers to think like Java programmers. This revised second edition focuses on Java 5.0, the latest version of the Java development platform. Sample Chapter 8, Serious Polymorphism (PDF) is available free online.

Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition -- Over the years, this best-selling guide has helped countless programmers learn how to support computer peripherals and how to develop new hardware under the Linux operating system. Now, with this third edition, it's even more helpful, covering all the significant changes to Version 2.6 of the Linux kernel. The guide even includes full-featured examples that programmers can compile and run without special hardware. Sample Chapter 13, USB Drivers (PDF), is available free online.

Linux Network Administrator's Guide, 3rd Edition -- This refreshed resource takes an in-depth look at everything you need to know to join a network. Topics covered include all of the essential networking software that comes with the Linux operating system, plus information on a host of cutting-edge services including wireless hubs, spam filtering, IPv6, OpenLDAP, and more. Sample Chapter 18, Wireless Networking (PDF), is available free online.

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SafariU Revolutionizes the Textbook -- With SafariU, you can you create and publish your own textbook, selecting exactly the book chapters, sections, or articles you need from the impressive Safari database. SafariU costs you nothing to use and offers your students more focused course content at less cost. Sign up now, get a jump on your summer and fall course prep, and your first custom textbook could be ready to print before spring break. Visit SafariU to view a video demo and sign up for access.

Display Your Favorite Album Artwork in iTunes -- Love your iPod but miss the album art? In iTunes 4, you can associate an album's artwork with a song so it can be displayed while you play the song. Wei-Meng Lee shows you how to use two free programs, Clutter and art4iTunes.com, to simplify the task. For more tricks and tips on using your iPod photo, check out Wei-Meng's latest eDoc, All About Your iPod Photo (PDF).

Remixing Culture: An Interview with Lawrence Lessig -- What do you get when you mix P2P, inexpensive digital input devices, open source software, easy editing tools, and reasonably affordable bandwidth? Potentially, you get what Lawrence Lessig calls remix culture, which he explains in this extensive interview. The concept of remixing culture is also the topic of his keynote at O'Reilly's upcoming Emerging Technology Conference, March 14-17 in San Diego.

Internationalization, Part 1 -- Writing software that is truly multilingual is not an easy task. In this excerpt, David Flanagan offers programming examples for the three steps to internationalization in Java: using Unicode character encoding, handling local customs, and localizing user-visible messages. David is the author of Java Examples in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition.

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Building the Perfect Budget PC, Part 1 -- The myth persists that you can't save money building your own PC, particularly a budget system. In fact, it's easy to match the price of a mass-market commercial system with a homebuilt system that uses higher-quality components. In this first part of a two-part article, Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson show you which components to buy. Robert and Barbara are the authors of Building the Perfect PC.

User Groups Benefit from Safari -- When O’Reilly developers needed someone to user-test the new Safari Affiliate Program, Stephen Henry from the North Coast Mac Users Group was the ideal choice. Read about Henry's excellent working example of how user groups can implement the Affiliate Program to benefit their members. To learn all the benefits that user groups can receive by registering with O'Reilly, visit the User Group Program homepage.

DHCP and DNS Security -- In this excerpt, Mike Danseglio explores the core network services of DHCP and DNS. These services are essential to most IP networks today in that they respectively provide automatic addressing and name resolution. However, their security considerations and safe operations are often neglected. Mike shows you how these services work, how they're vulnerable to attack, and how to protect them against attacks when possible. Mike is the author of Securing Windows Server 2003.

Getting Real-Time Data from the Web in Excel -- Did you know that you can use Excel for more than just storing and organizing static data? In this article, Matthew MacDonald shows you how to use Excel as a tool to handle up-to-the-minute information like sales figures, stock prices, and currency exchange rates. Take Excel to the next level from static to dynamic. Matthew is the author of Excel: The Missing Manual.

New ETech Featured Speakers--Two amazing featured speakers you can't afford to miss have just been announced. James Surowiecki, a staff writer at The New Yorker, and Danny Hillis, Co-Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Applied Minds, Inc., will both be sharing their insights at ETech. With this kind of lineup of speakers and sessions, O'Reilly sets the stage for emerging technology expertise. For complete information on speakers and sessions, check out the program overview.

Fear and Loathing in Information Security -- "Society has always treated innovators and whistle blowers with ambivalence," writes author Michael D. Bauer in reference to hackers. In this article, Michael defines and analyzes hacking. He then discusses why information security professionals demonize hackers and why that tendency is both irrational and counterproductive. Michael is the author of Linux Server Security, 2nd Edition.