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s1axter writes “Embedded system development is crucial in this day of high tech specialized appliances and devices. However much of the knowledge of embedded development resides in the heads of engineers who have been doing it for years. The hardware aspect of embedded systems is now available to the smaller startup companies, however many specialized, proprietary operating systems are not. This is where Linux and the book Embedded Linux Primer: A Practical Real-World Approach enters. Embedded Linux Primer is written to introduce engineers and designers to using the Linux operating systems for embedded applications.” Read on for s1axter’s review.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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TimHunter writes “I was skeptical when I first saw the title of David Berube’s new book, Practical Ruby Gems, from Apress. Do Ruby programmers really need a book devoted entirely to add-on libraries? Most Ruby programmers already know about the RubyGems package management system, and most already have their set of favorite gems. About a third of the way through the book I grudgingly admitted that Rubyists might be able to use this book. After all, even long-time Ruby programmers are unlikely to know about all the gems covered in this book. So then I had a new question. Would I find something in this book that made me say ‘I didn’t know you can do that with Ruby!’” Read on for the rest of Tim’s review.
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Bob Uhl writes “I’ve just finished reading a review copy of O’Reilly’s latest GNU/Linux title, Linux System Administration. It’s a handy introduction for the beginner GNU/Linux sysadmin, and a useful addition to an experienced sysadmin’s bookshelf. The book is essentially a survey of various Linux system-administration tasks: installing Debian; setting up LAMP; configuring a load-balancing, high-availability environment; working with virtualization. None of the chapters are in-depth examinations of their subjects; rather, they’re enough to get you started and familiar with the concepts involved, and headed in the right direction.” Read below for the rest of Bob’s review.
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Michael J. Ross writes “If a Web site needs to be developed as quickly as possible, or it needs to support collaborative content, then usually the best approach is to use a content management system (CMS). There are many CMSs from which a Web developer could choose, including Drupal, which is considered by many to be the most powerful, extensible, and logically organized of them all. Installing Drupal and using it to create a simple site, is fairly straightforward, in part due to its relatively excellent documentation. For much of its existence, there has been far less information available on how to extend a Drupal site with one’s own modules, themes, blocks, etc. That need is now met by a new book, Pro Drupal Development.” Read on for the rest of Michael’s review.
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“In It’s Not News, It’s Fark, Drew Curtis takes a critical look at the mass media. He promises to examine why the news is often not news at all, to look at the fear mongering, the cyclical nature of the news and the fluff that is passed off as important. Drew breaks down these not-news stories into 8 separate categories and gives examples, along with user comments from Fark. Unfortunately 230 of the books 278 pages (including the index) are used for these examples. What time is spent talking about the media and the advertisement model it is built on, is insightful a bit cynical and very brief.” Read below for the rest of the review.
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cgjherr writes “Ah, the technology history book, normally I’m not a fan. The writing is aloof and dry. The topics are vague, the history misinterpreted, and the lessons presented to vague to be applicable. And don’t get me started on the illustrations, which are all too often pyramids with the authors perched at the top looking down on the lowly reader at the base. Thankfully, this book, “the myths of innovation” breaks all of these rules. It’s an engaging, fun and quick read. The history is interesting, and the lessons presented are practical. I particularly like the author’s tone. It’s witty and light. Which makes this a very fast read, one that leaves you wanting even more by the end.” Read below for the rest of Jack’s review.
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