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Ben Karlin is a man who holds a virtual PhD in Modern American Comedy. Karlin's career kicked off as the editor of The Onion and he is the former executive producer of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and co-creator and former executive producer of The Colbert Report. He was also a co-author and co-editor of the bestselling America (The Book) and his latest project takes him back to the book world as the editor of the anthology Things I've Learned From Women Who've Dumped Me, 212 pages of semi-insightful and mostly hilarious life lessons from a lineup of writers and comedians. Amazon.com senior editor Brad Thomas Parsons caught up with Karlin to talk about his new book, the writers' strike, the serious job of writing comedy, and what makes him laugh (hint: it isn't America's Funniest Home Videos). You can read the complete interview or listen to the podcast on Amazon Wire. <HR class=bucketDivider noShade SIZE=1>]]>
By and large, this is an introductory Linux book, with sections on installing the operating system, getting around at the command line, manipulating files, and doing essential administration of users, devices, and network connections. As such, you'll find this book rewarding even if you're not particularly interested in earning your LPIC 1 certificate. The authors present lists of options and details, and include listings of command-line input and output, to illustrate what you should see as you work with Linux (Red Hat is the demo distribution). Questions and answers appear at chapter ends and on the companion CD-ROM. --David Wall
Topics covered: The subjects you're expected to know to pass the LPIC 1 exam, including Linux installation, configuration, and administration. Basic networking matters are discussed, but advanced network topics are reserved for books about the LPIC 2 exam.
]]>The Networking Essentials MCSE Study Guide also has a comprehensive Resources section with supplemental information such as exam preparation tips, a guide to building your own network, and a Mini-Lab Manual.
Plus, the exclusive CD-ROM features the Microsoft Professionals Key Tools for Success such as 30 sample exam questions handpicked by author and MCSE/MCT certified professional Jason Nash Microsoft Training and Certification Offline A complete, searchable, electronic version of the book Excerpts from MCSE Career Microsoft®! and Windows NT® 4.0 MCSE Study Guide An evaluation copy of Micro House Technical Library
]]>MCSE TCP/IP Ace It! features chapter-ending skill labs and a complete Practice Exam at the end of the book with explanations to each answer and complete exam analysis. Certification has never been easier, thanks to MCSE TCP/IP Ace It! -- your all-in-one exam prep companion!
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]]>MCSE Networking Essentials Ace It! is filled with helpful Test Tips, Test Traps, Pop Quizzes, and Practice Exams. With the MCSE Ace It! advantage, you can add points to your score by focusing on the core objectives instead of extraneous jargon.
]]>Plus, these Microsoft Certified Professional Approved study guides come with two CD-ROMs featuring essential "tools for success" including dozens of sample exam questions, electronic versions of both books, Microsoft Offline, Diskeeper Lite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and much more. With the MCSE Core Requirements Study Kit, you wont get sidetracked with extraneous, irrelevant information and youll benefit from the real-world experience of authors Alan R. Carter and Jason, Nash - both of whom are MCSE, MCT, CNE, and CNP certified.
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