Sun 30 Jul 2006
This book is a record of the writer’s in-depth exploration of several pre-release versions of Windows Vista, Microsoft’s next major operating system and the successor to Windows XP. This “what-is” book, Windows Vista Unveiled, will take you on a detailed tour of all the new and improved technologies, features, tools, and programs that the Microsoft programmers have stitched into the Vista fabric. (more…)
Sun 30 Jul 2006
Mac OS X was released in March 2001, but many components, such as Mach and BSD, are considerably older. Understanding the design, implementation, and workings of Mac OS X requires examination of several technologies that differ in their age, origins, philosophies, and roles. (more…)
Sun 30 Jul 2006
The practical, start-to-finish guide to planning and leading iterative software projects iterative processes have gained widespread acceptance because they help software developers reduce risk and cost, manage change, improve productivity, and deliver more effective, timely solutions. But conventional project management techniques don’t work well in iterative projects, and newer iterative management techniques have been poorly documented. “Managing Iterative Software Development Projects” is the solution: a relentlessly practical guide (more…)
Sun 30 Jul 2006
Looking to break into C# programming? Sams Teach Yourself Visual C# 2005 in 24 Hours, Complete Starter Kit is a valuable resource. You will start by learning the basics of the Visual C# environment and begin to build working programs very quickly. As the programs become more complex, you will discover more of the advanced features of the C# programming language and the Visual C# tool. (more…)