Authors:Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson,
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Keywords: night, sky, observing, tools, hacks, tips, astronomy
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 2005-06-24
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 0596100604
ISBN-13: 9780596100605

Why use the traditional approach to study the stars when you can turn computers, handheld devices, and telescopes into out-of-this-world stargazing tools? Whether you’re a first timer or an advanced hobbyist, you’ll find Astronomy Hacks both useful and fun. From upgrading your optical finder to photographing stars, this book is the perfect cosmic companion.This handy field guide covers the basics of observing, and what you need to know about tweaking, tuning, adjusting, and tricking out a ’scope. Expect priceless tips and tools for using a Dobsonian Telescope, the large-apert

Authors:Robert Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson,
Publisher: O’Reilly Media, Inc.
Keywords: upgrading, repairing
Number of Pages: 447
Published: 2006-03-02
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 059600866X
ISBN-13: 9780596008666

Most computer users think that fiddling with the insides of their PC is taboo. They fear that by removing the screws that hold the case on, they’re crossing into forbidden territory. And even for those who know they can open the box and fix or upgrade their PC, analysis paralysis often stops them in their tracks: Which upgrades offer the best bang for the buck? How do you pinpoint the faulty component that’s making your system freeze? What about compatibility issues? Get ready to get unstuck and get your PC running fast and running right. Repairing and Upgrading Your PC deli

Author: Barbara Fritchman Thompson
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Keywords: second, perfect, building
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2006-12-22
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 0596526865
ISBN-13: 9780596526863

Authors:Craig Hunt, Barbara Fritchman Thompson,
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Keywords: administration, network, tcp, windows
Number of Pages: 512
Published: 1998-10-01
List price: $37.95
ISBN-10: 1565923774
ISBN-13: 9781565923775

Windows NT TCP/IP Network Administration is a complete guide to setting up and running a TCP/IP network on Windows NT. Windows NT and TCP/IP have long had a close association, and this is the first book to focus exclusively on NT networking with TCP/IP. It starts with the fundamentals--what the protocols do and how they work, how addresses and routing move data through the network, and how to set up your network connection. Beyond that, all the important networking services provided as part of Windows NT-- including IIS, RRAS, DNS, WINS, and DHCP--are presented in detail. This book is th

Author: Barbara Fritchman Thompso
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Keywords: perfect, components, choosing, guide, buyer, hardware
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2005-02-03
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 0596009380
ISBN-13: 9780596009380

If you’re one of the many who has decided to build your own personal computer system, you know that doing so can be quite a challenge. The information can be overwhelming--and so can the number of choices. It’s true, whether you’re perusing online sites, or wandering the aisles of your favorite retail store, shopping for PC components is no easy task. Until now. Thanks to PC Hardware Buyer’s Guide, the experience of building your own PC system has never been easier. This handy pocket guide is the ideal shopping companion for do-it-yourself types. Loaded with valuable i

Author: Barbara Fritchman Thompso
Publisher: O’Reilly Media
Keywords: nutshell, hardware
Number of Pages: 880
Published: 2003-07-24
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 059600513X
ISBN-13: 9780596005139

A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information, including how-to advice for specific components, ample reference material, and a comprehensive case study on building a PC. In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devic

Authors:Barbara A. Maher, Roy Thompson,
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: magnetism, environments, climates, quaternary
Number of Pages: 402
Published: 1999-11-13
List price: $168.00
ISBN-10: 0521624177
ISBN-13: 9780521624176

The Quaternary has been a period of major climatic and environmental oscillations, and our knowledge of these past variations is important for our understanding of the possible impact of human activity on the present-day environment. Quaternary Climates, Environments and Magnetism presents an up-to-date account of the rich variety of uses of magnetic measurements in the environmental geosciences. Ten chapters by leading world authorities describe the highlights of environmental magnetic work during the past decade and identify directions for future research. This comprehensive and multidiscipl