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Conducting Research Surveys via E-mail and the Web :»rank: 1936917by: Matthias Schonlau, Jr. Ronald D. Fricker, Marc N. Elliott
: :Internet-based surveys, although still in their infancy, are becomingincreasingly popular because they are believed to be faster, better,cheaper, and easier to conduct than surveys using more-traditional telephoneor mail methods. Based on evidence in the literature and real-life casestudies, this book examines the validity of those claims. The authorsdiscuss the advantages and disadvantages of using e-mail and the Web toconduct research surveys, and also offer practical suggestions for designing and implementing Internet surveys most effectively.Among other findings, the authors determined that Internet surveys may bepreferable to mail or telephone surveys when a list of e-mail addresses forthe target population is available, thus eliminating the need for mail orphone invitations to potential ... |
Penetration Tester's Open Source Toolkit»rank: 1167275by: Johnny Long, Chris Hurley, James Foster, Mike Petruzzi, Noam Rathaus
: : This is the first fully integrated Penetration Testing book and bootable Linux CD containing the “Auditor Security Collection” which includes over 300 of the most effective and commonly used open source attack and penetration testing tools. This powerful tool kit and authoritative reference is written by the security industry’s foremost penetration testers including HD Moore, Jay Beale, and SensePost. This unique package provides you with a completely portable and bootable Linux attack distribution and authoritative reference to the toolset included and the required methodology. |
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Hardware Hacking: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty»rank: 1527991by: Joe Grand, Ryan Russell, Kevin D. Mitnick
: : This book focuses on 'Hacking' consumer and SOHO electronic devices. Hacking in this sense refers to modifying these devices to perform in a manner not originally intended; not compromising the security of the devices. |
Introduction to MPEG: MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4»rank: 466950by: Lawrence Harte
: :This book explains the fundamentals of how MPEG works and how MPEG is used in cable television, satellite systems, mobile telecom and Internet television systems. You will discover the basics of audio and video digitization and compression and the standard formats that are used in MPEG files. Introduction to MPEG explains the processes that control media flow and timing synchronization along with how MPEG transmission can monitor and control audio and video quality. You will discover about video compression, streaming services and media control protocols.MPEG has the capability of providing multiple media channels including data channels that can provide media information such as play list titles, artists and media descriptions. ... |
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Indian Heroes and Great Chieftains»rank: 466950by: Charles A. Eastman
: :The life stories of fifteen famous Indian chiefs - Red Cloud, Rain-in-the-Face, sitting Bull, Chief Joseph and others by one who knew them well. The author was a full-blooded Sioux whose insights into the personalities and accomplishments of these chiefs will never be surpassed.This fine illustrated eBook is presented in portrait orientation, fully searchable and fully printable (90pp, 14 illust) |
WiMAX Explained: System Fundamentals»rank: 466950by: Lawrence Harte, Dr. Kalai Kalaichelvan
: :This book explains the functional parts of a WiMax system and its basic operation. You will learn how WiMax can use base stations to provide high speed data connections that can be used for voice, data and video services to distances of over 30 km. The original WiMax system was designed to operate at 10-66 GHz and it had to change to offer broadband wireless access (BWA) in the 2-11 GHz frequency range. To do this, the WiMax standard includes variants (profiles) that use different combinations of radio channel types (single carrier –vs- multicarrier), modulation types, channel coding types to provide fixed, nomadic or portable services. Discover how WiMax can ... |
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Virtualization with VMware ESX Server»rank: 390635by: Al Muller, Seburn Wilson, Don Happe, Gary J. Humphrey
: : A virtual evolution in IT organizations throughout the world has begun. It is estimated that currently 3% of all servers run virtually and that number is expected to grow rapidly over the next 5 years. VMware’s ESX server is the enterprise tool that provides the platform on which a complete virtual infrastructure can be designed, implemented, and managed. ESX is the most powerful, resilient and customizable of VMware’s three virtual platforms and this book will explore many of the possibilities that a virtual infrastructure running on ESX Server provides. |
Create Amazing Custom User Interfaces with WPF, C#, and XAML in .NET 3.0 (Wrox Briefs)»rank: 477667by: Andrew Moore
: :This Wrox Blox presents WPF along with the Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML), showing developers how to customize existing user interface controls such as the Button, Progress Bar, CheckBox, Radio Button, and Label along with creating two new custom controls. The Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) released with the .NET 3.0 SDK provides a rich foundation for developing and customizing user interfaces. Unlike existing user interface development tools like GDI and GDI+, WPF is entirely vector-based, offering the developer enhanced two-dimensional and even three-dimensional rendering in the presentation layer. The author customizes these existing controls using XAML to: Create control templates to define their appearance and behaviors. Create two new custom ... |
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Public Information Technology : Policy and Management Issues»rank: 1916353from: Idea Group Publishing
: : Public Information Technology: Policy and Management Issues constitutes a survey of many of the most important dimensions of managing information technology in the public sector. Written by noted academics and public administration practitioners, this book addresses general policy and administrative issues in this arena as well as the information technology skills needed by public managers. |
Egypt: A Practical Guide»rank: 3103042by: Moustafa Gadalla
: :Quick, easy, and comprehensive reference to sites of antiquities. Detailed plans and descriptions of all major temples and tombs in Ancient Egypt. Tips are included to help understand both the modern and ancient Egyptian cultures. This pocket-sized book is informative, detailed, and contains an illustrated glossary. A no-nonsense, no-clutter, practical guide to Egypt, written by an Egyptian-American Egyptologist. |