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Peter Seibel interviews 15 of the most interesting computer programmers alive today in Coders at Work, offering a brand-new companion volume to Apress?s highly acclaimed best-seller Founders at Work by Jessica Livingston. As the words ?

With the growing prevalence of the Internet, rootkit technology has taken center stage in the battle between White Hats and Black Hats. Adopting an approach that favors full disclosure, The Rootkit Arsenal presents the most accessible, timely, and complete coverage of rootkit technology. This book covers more topics, in greater depth, than any other currently available.

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Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration is critical for database administrators seeking in-depth knowledge on administering SQL Server 2008. This book covers the impact of the new features available in SQL Server 2008 specifically targeted for database administrators, along with the tried-and-true advanced techniques required to support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server. Introduces new administration features of SQL Server 2008 Shows how to manage a SQL Server 2008 database at professional level Provides guidance on performance optimization What you'll learn Take advantage of the new administrative features in SQL Server 2008 Make intelligent decisions when choosing an installation or upgrade path Define and implement database policies to create a consistent, predictable environment throughout the organization Automate repetitive Tasks for increased productivity Create baseline monitors using Performance Monitor, Profiler, and System Dynamic Management views Identify and resolve long-running, I/O, and CPU-intensive queries Who is this book for?

This book addresses the task of processing online handwritten notes acquired from an electronic whiteboard, which is a new modality in handwriting recognition research. The main motivation of this book is smart meeting rooms, aim to automate standard tasks usually performed by humans in a meeting. The book can be summarized as follows.

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