MySQL in a Nutshell -- This book clearly documents every detail you need to master MySQL. In addition to providing a thorough reference to MySQL statements and functions, the administrative utilities, and the most popular APIs, this book even includes several tutorial chapters to help newcomers get started. This wealth of information is conveniently packed into a concise, comprehensive, and easy-to-use format. Sample Chapter 6, Date and Time Functions (PDF) is available free online.

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EuroOSCON CFP Now Open -- The O'Reilly European Open Source Convention 2005, to be held on October 17-20 in scenic Amsterdam, will explore the best and newest open source technologies. We're interested in all aspects of building applications, services, and systems that utilize the capabilities of the open source platform. Session and tutorial proposals are due by midnight, May 23rd. Submit your proposal today.

Early Registration Open for OSCON 2005 -- OSCON 2005, to be held in Portland on August 1-5, explores three deep trends affecting open source: the commoditization of software, network-enabled collaboration, and software customizability. Join us at this essential gathering of open source leaders and practitioners to exchange ideas and push the boundaries of vital open source technologies. This year, we introduce the Open Source Business Review, along with a host of other exciting presentations and events. Register by June 13 and save $400.

How to Build a Nonprofit for Your Community -- Many open source projects have already created nonprofit organizations that support their communities, while other projects are considering ways to establish nonprofits. David Boswell details how mozdev.org built a nonprofit organization and shows you how to do the same for your community. He covers fundraising, obtaining legal advice, staffing, and more. David is the coauthor of Creating Applications with Mozilla.

Trust and Zeal in Open Source Advocacy -- Advocacy is critical to the spread of open source and free software. Good advocates build trust in their audiences, explaining how, and if, F/OSS can help them solve their problems. Jono Bacon explains how to build trust and avoid overzealous advocacy. Jono is the author of Linux Desktop Hacks.

O'Reilly Launches CodeZoo Site -- CodeZoo exists to help you find high-quality, freely available, reusable components, getting you past the repetitive parts of coding, and onto the rest of your projects. The CodeZoo community, through component ratings, tips, download tracking, and more, makes it easy to sort out the good code from the rest. Check out the site and then read Marc Hedlund's blog for the inside scoop.