With a detailed explanation of vertex and pixel shader programming, coverage of the new Microsoft HLSL (High-Level Shader Language), and greater concentration of the fixed-function pipeline, the second edition of this popular reference guide will take you farther than you ever imagined! Written by an industry expert, this book will put an end...

Your business must be connected in order to compete in the global marketplace. Employees need to know that their company's network is accessible at any time, from any place. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) accomplishes this by utilizing remote connectivity technologies that combine existing internal networks with the Internet to securely...

Use Lotus Notes R6 to accomplish real-world, professional tasks. Incorporating five hands-on projects, Lotus Notes R6 Professional Projects is your key to unlocking the power of this latest version of Lotus Notes. Each project focuses on a specific concept and is based on a real-world situation. You will be able to use the skills that...

Apache is the most popular Web server in the world, hosting 50 percent of all Web sites! With Apache, you will get excellent performance at a low cost. The server, plus all of its source code, is freely available and you can modify it to your specific needs. With this book, you will learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the Apache...

"Corel Painter 8 Fast & Easy" puts you on the fast track to master the latest version of this popular application. Through step-by-step instructions and screen shots, you'll learn a variety of techniques and creative tricks to create artwork quickly and make your work stand out. Use your imagination and create...

What better way for readers to learn the newest version of Flash than with the Fast & Easy series! Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Fast & Easy Web Development presents solution-oriented techniques for creating dynamic animations and graphics for the Web. Through illustrated step-by step instructions, this title...

JavaServer Faces promises to bring rapid user-interface development to server-side Java. It allows developers to painlessly write server-side applications without worrying about the complexities of dealing with browsers and Web servers. It also automates low-level, boring details like control flow and moving code between web...

The author's clear, conversational writing style easily explains the complex technology issues, making this book a must-have for developers wishing to take their works to the next level. While not a substitute for professional advice, the book guides the reader through the general business issues and pitfalls of game development...

ColdFusion MX empowers developers with a productive scripting environment and...

Today, computing is dynamic and global. It is no longer practical to input or access data from a single computer. Microsoft .NET Framework allows you to use the same data for various digital devices. However, accessibility can lead to breaches in security. Therefore, this platform also provides several mechanisms for administrators and...