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Bill the Lizard: Books Programmers Don't Really Read
Mark Twain once said that a classic novel is one that many people want to have read, but few want to take the time to actually read. The same could be said of "classic" programming books.70 Things Every Computer Geek Should Know. | Arrow Webzine
The term ‘geek’, once used to label a circus freak, has morphed in meaning over the years. What was once an unusual profession transferred into a word indicating social awkwardness.
Here are the 16 chapters and 91 essays that make up the book. Introduction chapter 1 What is Getting Real?
Getting Real
Make Linux faster and lighter
With just a few tweaks, your Linux box can be lighter, sprightlier and quicker than ever before. Read on for the best ways to speed up your boot sequence, optimise KDE and Gnome, and get better performance from your favourite apps. We've also got some top tips from our favourite free software gurus...
As part of its Information Assurance mission, the National Security Agency has long been involved with the computer security research community in investigating a wide range of computer security topics including operating system security.
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