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Python is one of the world's most popular programming languages. Particularly on GNU / Linux with many utilities written in Python including, but not limited to Linux Mint's backup and restore program.

Python in easy steps, 2nd edition begins by explaining how to install the free Python interpreter so you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the book's examples. It demonstrates all the Python language basics before moving on to provide examples of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and CGI scripting to handle web form data. The book concludes by demonstrating how you can use your acquired knowledge to create and deploy graphical windowed applications.

The Python 3.x language is under active development so frequent new releases are made available as small improvements are added to the language and Python in easy steps, 2nd edition features the very latest versions of Python at the time of publication. Python development is one of evolution, rather than revolution, so the examples provided in the book can be used in subsequent releases.

• Relevant to today's Python: The 2nd edition covers recent releases of Python included in most distributions


• Easy to follow: Python In Easy Steps includes source and colorful examples to illustrate important programming concepts


• An excellent intro to programming book: No assumptions are made about previous programming knowledge


• Top rated book for learning Python!

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LibreOffice is a full-featured office suite for GNU/Linux. LibreOffice Getting Started Guide is aimed at those wanting to get up to speed quickly and easily with LibreOffice 6. It introduces Writer (word processing), Calc (spreadsheets), Impress (presentations), Draw (vector drawings), Math (equation editor), and Base (database). This guide was written by volunteers from the LibreOffice community.

• Illustrated: An excellent near 400 page paperback book you can actually hold in your own two hands!


• Up-to-date: The book covers recent releases of LibreOffice included in most popular distributions

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GNUCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL for GNU/Linux. This manual is based upon the version released as of June 6, 2019. This manual was produced by GNUCash documentation and is printed in grayscale.

Designed to be easy to use, yet powerful and flexible, GNUCash allows you to track bank accounts, stocks, income and expenses. As quick and intuitive to use as a checkbook register, it is based on professional accounting principles to ensure balanced books and accurate reports.

• Learn to do double-entry accounting


• Setup stock/bond/mutual fund accounts


• Conduct small-business accounting


• Learn how to import from other popular programs and your bank: QIF/OFX/HBCI


• Get a real book! This copy has a color cover and is otherwise printed in greyscale

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Interested in learning to program? Java is among one of the most popular programming languages for beginners today. The language is both powerful and free of error-prone concepts, such as pointer arithmetic, making it a great introductory language.

If you've never written a line of code before and your running GNU/Linux you've found the right book to get started. Java Programming for Beginners covers the basics of java using a penguin friendly integrated development environment called Eclipse. Eclipse is well supported under most GNU/Linux distributions and additional tutorials for configuration and setup can be found online.

Java Programming for Beginners explains important programming concepts in an easy and comprehensive way, allowing beginners to familiarize themselves with the Java programming language quickly and easily. There are programming examples for most introductory topics to reinforce the lessons. Furthermore, the book recommends an additional sixty-five webpages that can help readers improve their Java coding skills.

• Also covers more advanced topics such as network programming, concurrency, and graphical user interfaces


• Excellent for GNU/Linux Users: Covers An Integrated Development Popular in GNU/Linux


• Java is a language that is both popular and in high demand

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Scribus is an award-winning page-layout program used by newspaper designers, magazine designers and those who want to do proper page layout. Beginning Scribus provides the skills needed in to use this program productively. It demonstrates the techniques used by printers and publishers in order to create a range of layouts and effects, and it shows you how you can use these techniques to design everything from a flyer to a three-fold brochure. Using the a recent Scribus release, Beginning Scribus takes you through the process of designing a magazine from start to finish and teaches the tricks of professional page layout and design.

• Illustrated: In Color & Easy To Follow


• Up-to-date: The book covers recent releases of Scribus included in your favorite distribution


• Covers GIMP for photo manipulation


• Create resumes, newsletters, brochures, magazines and printed adverts

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Get up to speed on the most popular and useful free software applications for GNU/Linux. Practical Free Alternatives to Commercial Software covers the popular GNU/Linux audio editor Audacity, video editor OpenShot, raster graphics editor GIMP, and vector graphics editor Inkscape. Other popular applications the book covers include: LibreOffice for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases, DIA for flowcharts, and even a DVD authoring application to make professional looking DVD movies.

• Great for beginners: Focuses on those who have little to no experience with free software applications


• Recent publication date: No worries about being lost due to significant changes between versions


• A practical approach with examples and step by step instruction

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Get up to speed with the latest in 3d modeling and animation using Blender 2.8. Blender is a free software application for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D animations, and computer games. With Blender, you have the freedom to use a tool that will help you put your creativity to work. This guide covers recent releases of Blender, including a new and revamped user interface.

You will learn core concepts about: The user interface- 3D navigation- Modeling and editing- Modeling tools and options- Interactive shading options- Materials and textures- Use PBR materials with Cycles and Eevee- Working with the camera- Rendering with Eevee and Cycles- Making and exporting still images- Animation and interpolation- Animation constraints- Use the follow path for animation- Animation tools and rendering- Rendering animations as videos.

• Great for beginners: Focuses on those who have little to no prior experience with Blender


• Covers both recent releases of Blender and those included in recent distributions


• A practical approach with examples for all topics and step by step instructions on how to do "difficult" tasks like animations with hierarchies and constraints, how to set up a scene for render with Cycles and Eevee, and more

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Get up to speed with the latest in free software live streaming using The Unofficial Guide to Open Broadcaster Software. Open Broadcaster or OBS for short is the world's most widely used video production software. If you've ever wanted to create a video podcast or produce an unboxing video this a must have guide. This book has been developed for "non-techie" users and guides readers through all of the most important video production features.

• Covers the most popular live-streaming app in the world and various services to stream to


• Up-to-date: The book covers recent releases of OBS


• Easy-to-use: Well written and easy to follow


• Covers live streaming and the recording of professional videos: Record presentations, screen sessions, eSports, and much more

Please Note: The OSB training course previously included is no longer

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Get your 2.5" x 2.5" ZCash Cryptocurrency Sticker and show your support for genuinely anonymous cryptocurrency technology. ZCash was the first truly anonymous cryptocurrency based on the addition of the ZeroCoin protocol to Bitcoin. The ZeroCoin protocol was a long term research endeavor to develop a truly private and anonymous protocol to protect Bitcoin users and make payments anonymous.

ZeroCoin is based on zero knowledge proofs which simply put is a neat mathematical way of proving something happened without anybody knowing the details thus eliminating the ability of parties to trace transactions. While Bitcoin hasn't adopted the ZeroCoin protocol the ZCash and ZenCash cryptocurrencies have. Time will tell if ZCash or ZenCash take off- but in the mean time let others know you support ZeroCoin cryptocurrencies with this ZCash Cryptocurrency Sticker.

Get your 1" x 1" ZCash Cryptocurrency Pin and show your support for genuinely anonymous cryptocurrency technology. ZCash was the first truly anonymous cryptocurrency based on the addition of the ZeroCoin protocol to Bitcoin. The ZeroCoin protocol was a long term research endeavor to develop a truly private and anonymous protocol to protect Bitcoin users and make payments anonymous.

ZeroCoin is based on zero knowledge proofs which simply put is a neat mathematical way of proving something happened without anybody knowing the details thus eliminating the ability of parties to trace transactions. While Bitcoin hasn't adopted the ZeroCoin protocol the ZCash and ZenCash cryptocurrencies have. Time will tell if ZCash or ZenCash take off- but in the mean time let others know you support ZeroCoin cryptocurrencies with this ZCash Cryptocurrency Pin.