In no way perfect condition but still in good shape.
This listing is for a twelve-volume technology and systems administration library published by O\'Reilly Media, featuring their iconic woodcut animal and tool covers. Centered on low-level Linux kernel architecture, Python and C# application development, modern PowerShell command automation, and four titles from the celebrated O\'Reilly Hacks series, this collection serves as a comprehensive reference set for software developers, systems administrators, and computing hobbyists.
Included in this lot are twelve complete volumes from O\'Reilly Media.
Understanding the Linux Kernel by Daniel P. Bovet and Marco Cesati. An acclaimed, deep-dive systems engineering classic detailing the internal mechanics of the Linux operating system. It provides exhaustive technical coverage of process management, memory addressing, virtual memory paging, hardware interrupt handling, kernel synchronization, the Virtual Filesystem (VFS), and I/O device drivers.
The modern programming and automation collection includes Learning Python by Mark Lutz and David Ascher, Windows PowerShell Cookbook by Microsoft engineer Lee Holmes, Programming C# (Third Edition) by Jesse Liberty, and .NET Framework Essentials. These volumes provide comprehensive instruction on object-oriented software design, dynamic Python data structures, command-line automation pipelines, Active Directory scripting, and Microsoft .NET enterprise architectures.
The classic O\'Reilly Hacks series collection includes Windows XP Hacks by Preston Gralla, Google Hacks by Tara Calishain and Rael Dornfest, Firefox Hacks by Nigel McFarlane, and Smart Home Hacks by Gordon Meyer. These practical, project-oriented guides detail system performance tweaks, browser optimization, hardware automation, advanced search queries, and unlocking undocumented capabilities across software platforms.
The UNIX and operating system reference collection includes Using csh and tcsh by Paul DuBois, Windows XP Annoyances by David A. Karp, and Managing the Windows NT Registry by Paul Robichaux. These manuals cover interactive C-shell scripting, solving operating system interface limitations, and low-level registry hive management.
Condition:
All twelve volumes are in good pre-owned condition. The bindings across all large-format softcover editions are strong, sound, and fully intact with all pages securely held. The white covers and illustrated animal and tool engravings show light surface rubbing, corner bumps, and minor edge shelf wear consistent with practical software lab and office reference use. Using csh and tcsh has a small pre-owned store sticker on the spine. The interior pages are clean, crisp, and fully readable throughout with extensive code listings, kernel architecture diagrams, script examples, and technical tables. Please examine all provided photographs to verify the exact cosmetic details of the titles you will receive.
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