Explains major benchmarks used in the computer industry, for nonspecialists, covering desktop benchmarks such as WinBench 96 and SysMarkWin, as well as benchmarks for UNIX workstations, servers, networks, transaction processing systems, and scientific applications. Discusses the advantages and drawbacks of synthetic and task-oriented benchmarks and when to use each, shows how to guard against benchmark manipulation by vendors, and tells how to use benchmarks to estimate LAN performance. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The Benchmark Book

Computers & Technology

Grace, Rich

Computer Science

PRENTICE/HALL

This book brings together the essential skills, techniques, and tips Linux users and administrators need most. It's the quickest way to getting the most out of any Linux system. Learn how Linux experts save time and money with Apache and other open source technologies, and get practical troubleshooting solutions to the challenging problems Linux users encounter most often.

Linux to Go (Practical Distilled Expert Advice... to Go Series)

Parker, Tim

Operating Systems

Prentice Hall PTR

Offers a tutorial for using the computer operating system and includes quizzes and exercises

Dummies 101: Windows Nt (For Dummies)

RATHBONE, Andy

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

You dont need to be Bill Gates to assemble a small- or medium-size Windows NT network in your office. But you do need to know your way around a computer. And you need to have the right tools at your disposal. Windows NT 4.0 Connectivity Guide is one of those tools. Author Richard Grace has written an outstanding reference aimed at teaching the intermediate-to-advanced computer user all the ins and outs of building and maintaining a first-class windows NT 4.0 network. 
 Windows NT 4.0 Connectivity Guide takes a hands-on approach to covering this popular and fast-growing network operating system. Grace makes excellent use of real-world examples and troubleshooting guidelines. And he provides the nitty-gritty details on essential issues like networking in mixed environments, connectivity specs for various clients, TCP/IP-based configurations, linking remote-access connections, establishing Virtual Private Networks, and configuring Home Directories, System Policies and Backup Domain Controllers. 
 The CD-ROM offers a wide selection of Windows NT utilities and applications, bonus shareware, freeware, demo programs, and the complete electronic version of Windows NT 4.0 Connectivity Guide.

Windows Nt 4.0 Connectivity Guide

Book by Shaffstall-Klopfenstein, Cyndie, Grace, Rich

Using Powerpoint 4 for Macintosh

Shaffstall-Klopfenstein, Cyndie

Software

Que Pub

A complete reference to the most often-used commands, options, and features of this best-selling Windows word processor!
<ul>
<li>Offers quick access to essential Word for Windows information</li>
<li>Provides instant reference with a task orientation</li>
<li>Covers WYSIWYG editing and formatting, styles, macros, tables, and much more</li>
</ul>

Word for Windows 6 Quick Reference (Que Quick Reference)

As a best-selling presentation graphics program-and a component of the Microsoft Office suite-PowerPoint is the must-have presentation program. Users who know this need a comprehensive approach for creating powerful presentations. Que has filled this book with brilliant tutorials and strong reference material-destined to boost any user's presentation capabilities.
<ul>
<li>Easy, step-by-step lessons for creating dynamic charts and presentation materials</li>
<li>Great expert advice helps users enhance presentations with persuasive special effects</li>
<li>Includes a 16-page gallery of presentation examples-for brilliant ideas and results</li>
</ul>

Using Powerpoint 4 for Windows

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