Learning the vi Editor
For many users, working in the UNIX environment means using vi, a full-screen text editor available on most UNIX systems. Even those who know vi often make use of only a small number of its features.
This newly updated edition is a complete guide to text editing with vi. New topics include multiscreen editing and coverage of four viclones: vim, elvis, nvi, and vile and their enhancements to vi, such as multi-window editing, GUI interfaces, extended regular expressions, and enhancements for programmers. A new appendix describes vi's place in the UNIX and Internet cultures.
Quickly learn the basics of editing, cursor movement, and global search and replacement. Then take advantage of the more subtle power of vi. Extend your editing skills by learning to use ex, a powerful line editor, from within vi. For easy reference, this new edition also includes a command summary at the end of each appropriate chapter.
Topics covered include:
- Basic editing
- Moving around in a hurry
- Beyond the basics
- Greater power with ex
- Global search and replacement
- Customizing vi and ex
- Command shortcuts
- Introduction to the vi clones' extensions
- The nvi, elvis, vim, and vile editors
- Quick reference to vi and ex commands
- vi and the Internet
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Paperback: 327 pages 6 edition (October 1, 1998)
Language: English
Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.; ISBN: 1565924266
Microsoft Windows Xp Inside Out with CDROM
MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP INSIDE OUT is the foremost reference to Windows XP for PC "super users". The book provides the information advanced user really need with no beginner content included. INSIDE OUT is designed to help useres build on what they already know about Windows and quickly dive into what's new. Packed with hundreds of timesaving tips, troubleshooting techniques, and workarounds, this book focuses on doing more and getting more from your PC-including how to put the rich integration of devices, applications, and Web services in Windows XP to work. Also included is a CD-ROM that holds an electronic version of the book's text, handy Web links, sample macros and code, tutorials, utilities, and additional third party software. Discover the best and fastest ways to perform everyday tasks, and challenge yourself to new levels of Windows mastery!
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Paperback: 1500 pages 0 edition (April 26, 2002)
Language: English
Publisher: Microsoft Press; ISBN: 0735613826
Advanced Modelling in Finance: Using Excel and VBA
Exponential gains in computational power over the past half decade have led to geometric growth in the amount of data with which financial professionals must work in making their predictions. As a consequence, analysts and risk managers are ever eager to hone and expand their financial modeling skills. This book provides them with an accessible quick tutorial on advanced financial modeling techniques for the three most important areas in finance: equities, options, and bonds. Based on the authors' extremely popular courses and seminars, the book provides step-by-step instructions on how to use Excel macros and advanced VBA (the industry standard) programming techniques to model and manipulate financial data. The authors provide valuable hints and programming tips throughout as well as an accompanying CD-ROM containing the software, spreadsheets, and macros used throughout the book.
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Hardcover: 263 pages Bk&CD-Rom edition (May 30, 2001)
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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.; ISBN: 0471499226
QuickBooks
A great accounting software product supported by the only Intuit-authorized reference book on the market. It all adds up to terrific product knowledge and effective management and accounting for your small business.
Manage your small business with the ONLY Intuit-authorized guide to QuickBooks!
Take charge of your small business finances with this Intuit-authorized official guide to QuickBooks 2002. Learn to use the many helpful and innovative elements of this powerful software. Automatically track inventory and finances, set up payroll systems, create fiscal reports--even determine job costs with time-tracking features. You'll learn how to get the most out of QuickBooks, with plenty of tricks and tips to make managing your business easy and efficient. Get comprehensive coverage and great advice for both QuickBooks Basic and QuickBooks Pro 2002 all in one place--QuickBooks 2002: The Official Guide.
Inside, learn how to:
Customize QuickBooks for your own business needs Save time with the QuickBooks Easy Step Interview Design invoices and credit memos that match the way you do business Create and track invoices until paid and handle cash and credit sales Track payroll expenses, liabilities, inventory, and purchase orders Integrate data from QuickBooks with other software programs Set up and receive alerts for quarterly and monthly tax payments.
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Paperback: 549 pages (November 26, 2001)
Language: English
Publisher: Osborne; ISBN: 0072194162