Ubuntu Linux--the most popular Linux distribution on the planet--preserves the spirit embodied in the ancient African word ubuntu, which means both "humanity to others" and "I am what I am because of who we all are." Ubuntu won the Linux Journal Reader's Choice Award for best Linux distribution and is consistently the top-ranked Linux variant on DistroWatch.com. The reason this distribution is so widely popular is that Ubuntu is designed to be useful, usable, customizable, and always available for free worldwide. Ubuntu Hacks is your one-stop source for all of the community knowledge you need to get the most out of Ubuntu: a collection of 100 tips and tools to help new and experienced Linux users install, configure, and customize Ubuntu. With this set of hacks, you can get Ubuntu Linux working exactly the way you need it to. Learn how to: * Install and test-drive Ubuntu Linux. * Keep your system running smoothly * Turn Ubuntu into a multimedia powerhouse: rip and burn discs, watch videos, listen to music, and more * Take Ubuntu on the road with Wi-Fi wireless networking, Bluetooth, etc. * Hook up multiple displays and enable your video card's 3-D acceleration * Run Ubuntu with virtualization technology such as Xen and VMware * Tighten your system's security * Set up an Ubuntu-powered server Ubuntu Hacks will not only show you how to get everything working just right, you will also have a great time doing it as you explore the powerful features lurking within Ubuntu. "Put in a nutshell, this book is a collection of around 100 tips and tricks which the authors choose to call hacks, which explain how to accomplish various tasks in Ubuntu Linux. The so called hacks range from down right ordinary to the other end of the spectrum of doing specialised things...More over, each and every tip in this book has been tested by the authors on the latest version of Ubuntu (Dapper Drake) and is guaranteed to work. In writing this book, it is clear that the authors have put in a lot of hard work in covering all facets of configuring this popular Linux distribution which makes this book a worth while buy." -- Ravi Kumar, Slashdot.org

Create your own Arduino-based designs, gain in-depth knowledge of the architecture of Arduino, and learn the user-friendly Arduino language all in the context of practical projects that you can build yourself at home. Get hands-on experience using a variety of projects and recipes for everything from home automation to test equipment.

Arduino has taken off as an incredibly popular building block among ubicomp (ubiquitous computing) enthusiasts, robotics hobbyists, and DIY home automation developers. Authors Jonathan Oxer and Hugh Blemings provide detailed instructions for building a wide range of both practical and fun Arduino-related projects, covering areas such as hobbies, automotive, communications, home automation, and instrumentation.Take Arduino beyond "blink" to a wide variety of projects from simple to challenging Hands-on recipes for everything from home automation to interfacing with your car engine management system Explanations of techniques and references to handy resources for ubiquitous computing projects

Supplementary material includes a circuit schematic reference, introductions to a range of electronic engineering principles and general hints & tips. These combine with the projects themselves to make Practical Arduino: Cool Projects for Open Source Hardware an invaluable reference for Arduino users of all levels. You'll learn a wide variety of techniques that can be applied to your own projects. What you'll learn Communication with serial devices including RFID readers, temperature sensors, and GPS modules Connecting Arduino to Ethernet and WiFi networks Adding synthesized speech to Arduino Linking Arduino to web services Decoding data streams from commercial wireless devices How to make DIY prototyping shields for only a couple of dollars Who this book is for

This book is for hobbyists and developers interested in physical computing using a low-cost, easy-to-learn platform.

Table of Contents Introduction Appliance Remote Control Time-Lapse Camera Controller Virtual USB Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard or Mouse Input Security/Automation Sensors Online Thermometer Touch Control Panel Speech Synthesizer Water Flow Gauge Oscilloscope/Logic Analyzer Water Tank Depth Sensor Weather Station Receiver RFID Access Control System Vehicle Telemetry Platform Resources

Google AdWords is instant gratification for marketing junkies, but this plain-language guide shows that it's not just for gurus: even raw beginners can get started with AdWords and have their first campaign up and running in well under an hour for only a few dollars a day. This guide will walk you through the steps of getting started with AdWords and show you how to segment your ad campaigns, track results, and maximise the results of your marketing investment. Go from marketing-zero to AdWords Hero in under 60 minutes!

There are thousands of books which try to turn you into a web developer. This is not one of them Most business operators couldn't care less about browser compliance, XHTML, and cascading stylesheets. They don't want to become web developers: they're too busy getting on with business. How To Build A Website And Stay Sane is a plain-talking survival guide for business operators who want to find a good developer and not get ripped off. It explains the strategies behind many highly successful websites. It shows you how to find a good developer; balance short versus long term costs; streamline site maintenance; and make informed decisions when creating or redesigning your site. Jonathan Oxer has been instrumental in the development of hundreds of websites and in this book he speaks from over a decade of experience, guiding you through the process used to develop some of the most successful sites on the Internet. This book will save you time and money - and help make your online venture a success.