Get ready to master the basics and beyond with this in-depth guideto Linux. You'll discover how Linux is productive enough touse as your only desktop system and powerful enough to run entirecorporate enterprise installations. Plus, you'll walk through16 different Linux distributions, find step-by-step instructions,be introduced to new programming tools, and tap into the world offree software, all aimed at helping you succeed with Linux.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.
Autorentext
Chris Negus has written or co-written dozens of books on Linux and UNIX, including Red Hat Linux Bible (all editions), Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible, Linux Troubleshooting Bible, and the recent Linux Toys II. For eight years he worked with the organization at AT&T that developed UNIX before moving to Utah to help contribute to Novell's short-lived UnixWare project in the early 1990s. When not writing about Linux, Chris enjoys playing soccer and just hanging out with his family.
Klappentext
Master the basics and beyond with this in-depth guide
Linux is productive enough to use as your only desktop system and powerful enough to run entire corporate enterprise installations. Get the most out of Linux for your home, small business, or corporate computing needs with this comprehensive reference as your guide. Walk through 16 different Linux distributions, find step-by-step instructions, discover new programming toolsand tap into the world of free software. This is the book you need to succeed with Linux.
- Master Linux for desktops, servers, and workstations
- Find, install, and use tons of free and open source software
- Launch all your music, video, images, and documents in Linux
- Browse, e-mail, or chat over the Internet from a Linux desktop
- Set up your own e-mail and Web (LAMP) servers
- Make safe connections using firewalls and other security tools
- Run Linux on anything from an old PC to a high-end server
A total of 16 different Linux distributions are included on the DVD and CD-ROM.
- To try out Linux, boot directly to KNOPPIX, Ubuntu, Gentoo, SLAX, Damn Small Linux, and other live Linux distributions
- To keep Linux permanently, install Fedora, Ubuntu, Gentoo, SUSE, Debian, and Slackware Linux distributions to your hard disk
What's on the DVD and CD-ROM?
DVD Includes
- Ubuntu Linux (live/install)
- Fedora Linux (full installation)
- KNOPPIX (live)
- Freespire (live/install)
- Gentoo Linux (live/install)
- Slackware® Linux (install)
- BackTrack (live)
- Mandriva One (live/install)
CD-ROM Includes
- Debian GNU/Linux (network install)
- SUSE Linux (network install)
- Damn Small Linux (live)
- SLAX (live)
- System Rescue CD (live)
- INSERT (live)
- Puppy Linux (live)
- Gentoo Linux (network install)
- Coyote Linux (floppy firewall)
System Requirements:
- All software built for x86 computers
- See chapters on each distribution for system requirements
Zusammenfassung
Get ready to master the basics and beyond with this in-depth guide to Linux. You'll discover how Linux is productive enough to use as your only desktop system and powerful enough to run entire corporate enterprise installations. Plus, you'll walk through 16 different Linux distributions, find step-by-step instructions, be introduced to new programming tools, and tap into the world of free software, all aimed at helping you succeed with Linux.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Inhalt
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I: Linux First Steps.
Chapter 1: Starting with Linux.
Chapter 2: Running Commands from the Shell.
Chapter 3: Getting into the Desktop.
Part II: Running the Show.
Chapter 4: Learning Basic Administration.
Chapter 5: Getting on the Internet.
Chapter 6: Securing Linux.
Part III: Choosing and Installing a Linux Distribution.
Chapter 7: Installing Linux.
Chapter 8: Running Fedora Core and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Chapter 9: Running Debian GNU/Linux.
Chapter 10: Running SUSE Linux.
Chapter 11: Running KNOPPIX.
Chapter 12: Running Yellow Dog Linux.
Chapter 13: Running Gentoo Linux.
Chapter 14: Running Slackware Linux.
Chapter 15: Running Linspire and Freespire.
Chapter 16: Running Mandriva.
Chapter 17: Running Ubuntu Linux.
Chapter 18: Running a Linux Firewall/Router.
Chapter 19: Running Bootable Linux Distributions.
Part IV: Running Applications.
Chapter 20: Playing Music and Video.
Chapter 21: Working with Words and Images.
Chapter 22: E-Mailing and Web Browsing.
Chapter 23: Gaming with Linux.
Part V: Running Servers.
Chapter 24: Running a Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) Server.
Chapter 25: Running a Mail Server.
Chapter 26: Running a Print Server.
Chapter 27: Running a File Server.
Part VI: Programming in Linux.
Chapter 28: Programming Environments and Interfaces.
Chapter 29: Programming Tools and Utilities.
Appendix A: Media.
Appendix B: Entering the Linux Community.
Index.
GNU General Public License.