Open Source Web Site Construction Kit

This book explains how to use Open Source software to implement Internet sites. Discussion begins with reasons for constructing an Internet site and advantages of Linux and Open Source, then moves on to describe features of three different types of Internet sites and Open Source tools for creating these features. Exercises guide readers to create a sample Web site of each type. Advice on maintaining a site, selecting hardware and software, and availability and scalability is included. Schenk is a professional services engineer in the private sector. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)