Confidence Game is a tale about the dangerous delusions that humbled the largest financial institutions and plunged countries into recession. Its heart is the story of how hedge fund manager Bill Ackman warned that MBIA Inc. , a little-known insurance company, had guaranteed nearly a trillion dollars of debt.
Selecting an operating system -- Understanding software licensing -- Investigating Linux's principles and philosophy -- Using common Linux programs -- Getting to know the command line -- Managing hardware -- Managing files -- Searching, extracting, and archiving data -- Exploring processes and process data -- Editing files -- Creating scripts -- Understanding basic security -- Creating users and groups -- Setting ownership and permissions -- Managing network connections
Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible is your essential Linux guide. With detailed instruction and abundant examples, this book teaches you how to bypass the graphical interface and communicate directly with your computer, saving time and expanding capability. This third edition incorporates thirty pages of new functional examples that are fully updated to align with the latest Linux features. Beginning with command line fundamentals, the book moves into shell scripting and shows you the practical application of commands in automating frequently performed functions. This guide includes useful tutorials, and a desk reference value of numerous examples. The Linux command line allows you to type specific shell commands directly into the system to manipulate files and query system resources. Command line statements can be combined into short programs called shell scripts, a practice increasing in popularity due to its usefulness in automation. This book is a complete guide providing detailed instruction and expert advice working within this aspect of Linux. Write simple script utilities to automate tasks. Understand the shell, and create shell scripts. Produce database, e-mail, and web scripts. Study scripting examples ranging from basic to advanced
Wine connoisseur Annie "Halsey" Hall must turn up the heat on a felonious firebug . . . Halsey and the ladies of the Rose Avenue Wine Club are celebrating with newlyweds Penelope and Malcolm, who are thrilled to be opening their new winery. They're also partnering with a cherished neighborhood eatery, Rico's Pizza, which will be serving young clarets from their fall harvest. But as Halsey attempts to savor the bouquet of her Tooth & Nail Cab, a different scent intrudes--smoke. The nearby pizza parlor is going up in flames. As they rush to the scene, Halsey's rescue dog Bardot pulls a body from the burning building--the pizza delivery driver--but it's too late.When investigators determine a rag soaked with gasoline in a bottle from the winery started the blaze, police suspect both the pizza parlor owners and Penelope and Malcolm of arson and murder. With her friends' business and freedom at stake, it's up to Halsey to smoke out the real arsonist--before somebody else gets scorched . . .
Learn Linux, and take your career to the next level! Linux Essentials, 2nd Edition provides a solid foundation of knowledge for anyone considering a career in information technology, for anyone new to the Linux operating system, and for anyone who is preparing to sit for the Linux Essentials Exam.
Thorough LPIC-1 exam prep, with complete coverage and bonus study tools LPIC-1Study Guide is your comprehensive source for the popular Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 1 exam, fully updated to reflect the changes to the latest version of the exam.
A comprehensive guide designed for those preparing for the Linux+ exam, this book offers practical strategies and insights to master the material effectively. It features hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and expert tips to enhance understanding and retention. The structured approach ensures that readers can build their skills progressively, making it an ideal resource for both novice and experienced users looking to succeed in the certification process.
Following the successful Mastering series approach, Mastering Linux System Administration demonstrates practical applications of the Linux operating system, helping entry-level and experienced system admins to manage and secure Linux servers. This practical book provides a learning-by-doing approach, taking you from a core understanding of Linux to mastery. Organized by tasks, this book includes coverage of: Components of Linux desktop and server Storage of information on a Linux system Adding a computer in a Linux system Navigating the command line and using the command line to create, move, delete, and archiving files and searching and extracting data from files Turning commands into scripts Command line editor and text files Identifying user types Creating users and groups Setting permission and ownership Special directories and files Mastering Linux System Administration provides instructor materials, including a sample syllabus, addional review questions, and PowerPoint slides.