Provides readers with an in-depth understanding of Curl technologies and how to apply them to real world situations. Coverage includes: * Curl language syntax * Text formatting, scripting, OO programming and rich 3D graphics. * Support for emerging technologies, like SOAP, Web Services and Peer to Peer * Incorporating Curl technologies into existing Web infrastructure * Embedding Curl content within an HTML page * Accessing Databases on the server * Creating and packaging Curl applets for Web delivery ABOUT THE WEB SITE * Source code and examples * Links to Curl developer resources such as white papers and developer forums * Links to download the Surge Development Lab and Surge Plug-in

It's almost as common these days for programmers to access information on the Internet as it is to open a file. To meet this goal when programming C, the libcurl library is used, and this is the book that shows you how it all works.As with his other titles, tech wizard and author Dan Gookin offers a thorough and entertaining exploration into writing C code to access the Internet. Programming the libcurl library is covered in-depth. Various forms of file transfer are presented. Sample code is plentiful and well-documented. Humor is peppered throughout.Expand what your C code can do by reading this book. Grasp the subtleties and details of the libcurl library and the harness the power it can give your programs.

There's a lot to be said for going back to basics. Not only does this Bible give you a quick refresher on the structure of open-source Linux software, it also shows you how to bypass the hefty graphical user interface on Linux systems and start interacting the fast and efficient way?with command lines and automated scripts. You'll learn how to manage files on the filesystem, start and stop programs, use databases, even do Web programming?without a GUI?with this one-stop resource.

This completely revamped edition covers the familiar Linux flavors as well as some exciting new distributions-Ubuntu, Mepis, Arch Linux, and four others Ideal for users planning the transition to Linux who want to sample different distributions to see which one best meets their needs Includes new sections on practical uses for Linux, cool multimedia apps, instant messaging, BitTorrent, and improved security techniques Valuable information for system administrators who need to set up secure, fully functioning Linux servers Bonus DVD is the only one on the market to include ten Linux distributions readers can try

Jeffrey Kent and David Jung demonstrate how to customize, extend, and integrate Outlook with Exchange Server and other Office 2000 applications. While focusing on Visual Basic and VBA, the book also discusses WSH, Visual C++, Java/Visual J++, and Windows CE development, as well as ADSI, CDO, and COM add-ins. All code is included on the CD-ROM.

Whether your incentive to learn about computer programming stems from interest, or it's because you want a better paying job, starting with the basics and working your way up is the most promising approach to take.