A complete guide and reference to five major Linux distributions Linux continues to grow in popularity worldwide as a low–cost, reliable operating system for enterprise use. Nine minibooks in this guide cover everything administrators need to know about the five leading versions: Ubuntu, Fedora Core, OpenSUSE, Mint, and Mandriva. The companion DVD includes full Ubuntu installations and ISO images for the other four, saving hours of downloading time. The open source Linux operating system is gaining market share around the world for both desktop and server use; this soup–to–nuts guide covers installation and everything else administrators need to know about Ubuntu, Fedora Core, OpenSUSE, Mint, and Mandriva Nine self–contained minibooks cover Linux basics, desktops, networking, Internet, administration, security, Linux servers, programming, and scripting Updated to cover the newest versions of the five top distributions, with complete installation instructions and a DVD including the full Ubuntu installations and ISO images for the others Linux users and administrators will be able to install and sample five popular Linux flavors with the information in Linux All–in–One For Dummies . Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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New to Linux? Get started now — this handy how–to guide makes learning Linux easy! No doubt about it, Linux is cool — and free! You can use it to set up a Web server or rejuvenate an old computer. Or use Linux as your desktop OS along with great applications such as OpenOffice.org. This ready reference gives you everything you need to know about installing, configuring, and using Linux, while the DVD gives you five Linux flavors to sample. It′s a do–it–yourself thing — learn the essentials of installing and using Linux by checking out Books I and II All about access — connect to the Internet, configure and manage TCP/IP networks, and set up e–mail, newsgroups, and Web surfing Administrative stuff — manage user accounts, install applications, work with peripherals, and upgrade or customize the Linux kernel Safety first — secure the network and the host, and perform regular security audits Serve it up — configure an Apache Web server, set up an FTP server or a Windows® server, and explore Linux programming Open the book and find: Help navigating the GNOME® and KDE® desktops Linux troubleshooting tips How to set up a LAN Secrets of using Linux to send instant messages and e–mail System administration basics Advice on securing Linux How to run mail, news, and FTP servers All about shell scripting Bonus DVD Includes ISO image files for five major Linux distributions you can try: Ubuntu Desktop, OpenSUSE, Mint 8, Fedora 12, and Mandriva Linux 2010 Complete instructions for installing and using each distribution Please see the DVD appendix for complete system requirements.
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Emmett Dulaney has written more than 30 technology books, among them the popular CompTIA Security+ Study Guide . He is an instructor at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, and is the former director of training for Mercury Technical Solutions.
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I have really got into Linux recently and this book has everything you need to get it downloaded, up and running and take advantage of the various software for Linux. My only problem is that it is a big book with many pages (620) and the layout is not always logical depending on what you are looking for. It's all there but sometimes items are dificult to find and many items have many links in the index, this can be a blessing or a pain. I have never been a fan of the origial dummies layouts, newer books now have colour and better graphics. I do own a few of them and reference them quite often (Photoshop and Dreamweaver titles) so I knew what I was getting. The book is written by Emmett Dulaney from Anderson University in Indiana.
There is a great deal of information in this book. It's easy to work with around but it can be hard work sometimes. However, in its defence all you ever want to know is there with examples and tips. Maybe try a smaller intoductory book first if you are new to Linux before buying this one. I have found it very useful overall espechially the networking part. I think the book tries to do too much in one volume and the long winded explanations can be tedious (16/07/12 now with hind sight they do help with the very technical stuff like secutrity issues) but stick with it and it will get you there.
After 6 months using the book - update 16/07/12
It's saved my system from problems many times. I now use it as a reference book when I need to find something out, so far it has always had the answers so I have upped my star rating to 4 stars. The index is brilliant and cross references the many sections in the book. I still think the layout could be improved but that's my own opinion after growing up with UNIX books.
Many students use this book and it does the job for Linux parts of their courses, I have employed some of them and they say 'I used that book for my Linux training' so I don't feel such a dummey after all. Being a thick book after much use the pages are starting to come loose now but the book has done its job and I feel confident dealing with any Linux problem now.
My businesses Linux server has never failed since we introduced it thanks mainly to this book. I do have a system administrator working for me but I like to know what's going on and I like to use all the software to keep up to speed with everything as I get older, it's getting harder but I still enjoy a technical challenge whether it comes from the Mac's, PC or Linux systems we have in our design comapny !!
There is a great deal of information in this book. It's easy to work with around but it can be hard work sometimes. However, in its defence all you ever want to know is there with examples and tips. Maybe try a smaller intoductory book first if you are new to Linux before buying this one. I have found it very useful overall espechially the networking part. I think the book tries to do too much in one volume and the long winded explanations can be tedious (16/07/12 now with hind sight they do help with the very technical stuff like secutrity issues) but stick with it and it will get you there.
After 6 months using the book - update 16/07/12
It's saved my system from problems many times. I now use it as a reference book when I need to find something out, so far it has always had the answers so I have upped my star rating to 4 stars. The index is brilliant and cross references the many sections in the book. I still think the layout could be improved but that's my own opinion after growing up with UNIX books.
Many students use this book and it does the job for Linux parts of their courses, I have employed some of them and they say 'I used that book for my Linux training' so I don't feel such a dummey after all. Being a thick book after much use the pages are starting to come loose now but the book has done its job and I feel confident dealing with any Linux problem now.
My businesses Linux server has never failed since we introduced it thanks mainly to this book. I do have a system administrator working for me but I like to know what's going on and I like to use all the software to keep up to speed with everything as I get older, it's getting harder but I still enjoy a technical challenge whether it comes from the Mac's, PC or Linux systems we have in our design comapny !!
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By Mrs E
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Bought as a gift for my brother who was very pleased with having one book instead of several smaller versions
By Review Buddy
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Very good book, great for beginners it explains Linux clearly and it is easy to follow. I would recommend this book as an introduction to Linux or for someone who just wants to know more about this o/s.
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