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In the News: 2005 December 2005
The Debian System: "If you're going to be running Debian, here's your Bible."
The TCP/IP Guide "is the kind of reference book that might be worth reading cover to cover in spite of its bulk."
"Although I initially intended to skim through the book, I ended up reading The Cult of iPod cover to cover in a single sitting as it was so interesting, informative and entertaining."
The TCP/IP Guide "is the Real Deal... If you've read as many bad IT books as I have, you will appreciate the mastery of Kozierok's achievement. His warmth and style don't smack you in the face at first, but keep reading, and you'll discover an IT brother."
The Debian System: "Charles Darwin would 'get' the beauty Debian if he were alive today. Martin Krafft certainly 'gets' the beauty of Debian, and he wants you to get it too, so he has written a very detailed exposition of the Debian code and community."
Recommends The eBay Survival Guide in piece on eBay selling tips; "Provides more insider tips than the Missing Manual."
The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide is "sweet and extremely practical guide will delight any person of any age who, upon spying a few errant Lego pieces, finds themselves clicking them together almost without thinking."
Leander Kahney, author of The Cult of iPod interviewed, and book excerpt posted.
"Even having used Linux for as long as I have, I did learn a fair bit about some of the applications. For a beginner, particularly if you are using Xandros, Linux Made Easy is definitely a 'must have.'"
November 2005 Article on Windows users switching to Mac in The Seattle Times mentions Just Say No to Microsoft and quotes author Tony Bove. (Read more) The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide reviewed on site for Bionicles fans: "A great gift item for anybody interested in learning how to design and put together solid and interesting LEGO models."
Just Say No to Microsoft: "It's not often you find a book that makes you laugh, cry and rethink your life all at the same time."
The Cult of iPod is "a superb celebration of Apple's iPod and its impact on our listening habits, on the music industry, and on our culture."
Podcast includes review of The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide: "I can't talk highly enough about this book... An awesome reference."
Q&A with Linux Made Easy author Rickford Grant published in LinuxWorld. (Read more) Write Portable Code: "A very well written and very readable book."
Silence on the Wire receives a thumbs-up recommendation: "Thought-provoking... paints a sobering picture of just how hard it is to ensure any kind of privacy in the electronic age."
October 2005 "No matter how skilled you are in administrating a Debian box... you are bound to learn something new. There is so much amazing information packed in [The Debian System]."
Read an interview with Tony Bove, author of Just Say No to Microsoft, in XYZ Computing. Tips from The eBay Survival Guide posted in blog article, "eBay Hacks: Choose a Good Listing Time"
"AFOLs will want to add The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide to their collections, and non-AFOLs and families will benefit greatly from the book, as it will allow them to move to the next level."
Write Portable Code selected as one of Jerry Pournelle's "computer books of the month": "Experienced C users advise me that I will not go wrong by recommending this book."
September 2005 The Debian System "has the potential to become the future Debian Bible."
"In this interesting article, Rickford Grant, author of Linux Made Easy,
introduces his book and explains the rationale behind it."
In Linux Made Easy, author "Rickford Grant captures an energy and enthusiasm
for Xandros Linux (and Linux in general) that is clearly instructive, enlightening and enthusiastically energetic
introduces his book and explains the rationale behind it.... Highly recommended."
Jonathan Zdziarski, author of Ending Spam heavily quoted in article about open source anti-spam solutions.
Silence on the Wire "should be read by anyone interested in computer security... presents a unique view of how a hacker's mind works."
Image of The Book of Postfix on the cover of LinuxJournal. Written review not yet posted online. August 2005 Podcast interview with The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide author Allan Bedford posted on Network World. Read an interview with Silence on the Wire author Michal Zalewski on ONLamp.com. Interview on Slashdot with Ending Spam author Jonathan Zdziarski from reader-submitted questions.
The Linux Enterprise Cluster “is one of the best computer books I have ever read. The writing is excellent, the subject matter wonderful, the level of detail just right for most people. If I had a rating system it would get all five stars.”
Ending Spam "is down, and dirty, loaded with information, and will make your head-hurt (in a good way).”
“If you're serious about designing and implementing a low-cost production cluster using free software, [The Linux Enterprise Cluster] is for you.”
The Linux Enterprise Cluster: “A seriously practical work which should readily prove its worth within enterprise scenarios.”
Ending Spam:"The first book explaining the fine details of the theoretical models and machine-learning algorithms implemented in these filters... Zdziarski has made another significant contribution (after DSPAM) to the anti-spam community." Ending Spam author Jonathan Zdziarski interviewed on Computer Outlook Radio.
“The amount of detail is stunning for such a small volume and the examples are amazing… You will definitely think different after reading [Silence on the Wire].”
“A spectacular resource for all manner of Postfix administrators. Whether it's for your job, your business, or your hobby, managing Postfix-based email server is best done with the aid of [The Book of Postfix].”
July 2005
"There is some awesome photography and layout. The aesthetic of the book actually reminds me of Mac—sleek and refined. It doesn't clutter the pages with unnecessary garble; instead, [The Cult of Mac] reaches a lovely balance of beauty and function."
"I can see a battered copy of [The Linux Enterprise Cluster] always in the server room
because it will be so frequently referenced by the sysadmins."
"[Ending Spam] is the clearest and most erudite treatise on spam
filtering to date." "Summer Reading List for the Geek Crowd” in InfoWorld column includes both The Book of Postfix and Ending Spam (Full article)
"[Silence on the Wire] is a whirlwind of deep technical information that gets to the
very underpinning of computer security… Read it and get ready to be humbled."
"[The Book of Postfix] provided just the right amount of introductory material... loaded with information and examples."
Silence on the Wire: "Zalewski's explanations make it clear that he's tops in the industry."
"There's no cruft in The Book of Postfix: it's a fairly chunky book, but
none of it is padding."
The Linux Enterprise Cluster is "a fantastic new book... explains the topics clearly enough for those not quite so familiar with Linux to develop an understanding of what a cluster is."
Silence on the Wire is "an out-of-the-box, thought-provoking book that
escapes the everyday standard security practice discussions of firewalls
and social engineering... This is the stuff of spy novels and CIA and
NSA legend." Interview with Ending Spam author about anti-spam techniques in Network World (Full interview)
Silence on the Wire: "Zalewski's explanations make it clear that he's tops in the industry."
"For the pure information security specialist [Silence on the Wire] is pure gold."
"[The Book of Postfix] provided just the right amount of introductory material... loaded with information and examples."
Article entitled, "Linux for Non-Geeks Author Releases First-Ever Guide to Xandros" covers Linux Made Easy.
Linux Made Easy is "incredibly easy to read while containing a lot of information. Even for a long-time Linux user there’s a lot that can be learned... The choice and range of topics is also a massive bonus.”
Ending Spam: “IT managers who want a better understanding of how anti-spam products work should shell out the $39.95 price of this 312-page book at once.”
—Kickstart News
Silence on the Wire is a "whirlwind of deep technical information that gets to the very underpinning of computer security... makes you think about serious security problems that you never thought of before, or were even aware existed. Read it and get ready to be humbled.”
"Excellent! Silence on the Wire is one that I would dub a "must read" for anyone working directly with network security.”
“One of the best aspects of Steal This File Sharing Book is that Wang does a good job describing a wide variety of topics.”
Silence on the Wire “totally rises head and shoulders above other such security-related title... It’s hard to find a work to compare in any field of computational study, let alone security.” June 2005
"There's no cruft in The Book of Postfix: it's a fairly chunky book, but
none of it is padding."
Silence on the Wire: "Analyzing esoteric attacks highlights where
security can succeed and how secure devices can fail in unforeseen ways."
The Book of Postfix: "A wonderful introduction... on the
beginner/intermediate level that doesn't assume you're a dummy. It's
readable but isn't cutesy." May 2005
The Linux Enterprise Cluster is "a fantastic new book... explains the topics clearly enough for those not quite so familiar with Linux to develop an understanding of what a cluster is." The Cult of Mac among 10 Outstanding Books of the Year, wins "Most Unique Design" in 2005 Independent Publisher Awards
"The discovery of a technical book in this style is cool... [Silence on the Wire] is one of the rare opportunities to peek inside the head of someone who knows how to do passive reconnaissance."
Contributed article by Write Great Code author Randall Hyde, "Embedded-system programmers must learn the fundamentals,"
The Book of Postfix is "an incredible reference... no excessive or superfluous material." March 2005 Hacking: The Art of Exploitation and Hacking the Xbox highlighted in March issue of the MIT Technology Review February 2005
The Cult of Mac: "Openly celebrates the lives of Apple's evangelistic, obsessive, demanding, and, most of all, loyal fans."
The Linux Cookbook, 2nd Edition "is a great book you'll dip into often... should inspire those wondering what to do with their first Linux system." Visit No Starch Press at USENIX '05 in Anaheim, CA on April 10-15, 2005 No Starch Press and Xandros announce joint venture to publish official guides to Xandros products (Full press release) January 2005
Wicked Cool Shell Scripts "is so far above anything else available in this area... a must for any new- or intermediate-level Linux adminstrator... This is the book that every other publisher tries to imitate." Q&A session with Michael Stutz, author of The Linux Cookbook, 2nd Edition, in LinuxWorld (Read more) Steal This File Sharing Book: Wallace Wang is interviewed in The Industry Standard's first podcast |
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