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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.
From the Back Cover
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.
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It′s a do–it–yourself thing — learn the essentials of installing and using Linux by checking out Books I and II
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All about access — connect to the Internet, configure and manage TCP/IP networks, and set up e–mail, newsgroups, and Web surfing
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Administrative stuff — manage user accounts, install applications, work with peripherals, and upgrade or customize the Linux kernel
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Safety first — secure the network and the host, and perform regular security audits
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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:
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Help navigating the GNOME® and KDE® desktops
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Linux troubleshooting tips
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How to set up a LAN
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Secrets of using Linux to send instant messages and e–mail
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System administration basics
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Advice on securing Linux
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How to run mail, news, and FTP servers
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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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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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 withy many pages and the layout is not that logical, you have to dig alot to find what you want. I have never been a fan of the dummies layouts and feel that most books in the series are very American in their approach. It's easy to work around this 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 inro book first before buying this one though but I have found it very useful overall. I think the book tries to do too much in one volume and the long winded explainations can be tedious but stick with it and it will get you there,
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This book will guide you through the basics of Linux and it does it in a extremely simple but thorough way. I really liked the the sections for system administrators. Great book.
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought an Acer Aspire One and wanted a Linux book that was fairly agnostic in terms of the version of Linux and that didn't descend into a list of man commands.
This one fits the bill just fine. Check the Table of Contents (no point in me listing it all!)...
This one fits the bill just fine. Check the Table of Contents (no point in me listing it all!)...
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A good start up guide
Although I am not new to Linux and I wanted something that jumps into the more advanced parts of the operating system I was quiet surprised about certain simple things I had missed... Read more
Published 2 months ago by LiamTaylor93
Linux for Dummies makes great intro to Linux
I do not own thing book but I spent about an hour with it in a bookstore. It is what it claims to be: a book for dummy. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jimmy K.
Am I too big a dummy?
The title suggested to me that this might have been the answer to the problems that I encounter when navigating the technological minefield of the computer. Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. J. Clarke
Good but not perfect
The problem with Linux is there are so many "flavours". This book does a great job of explaining the basics and most of the commonalities between the flavours. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by M. Sear
Easy
Easy, well written, exhaustive, with also a DVD in it.
I'm enjoying it.
Very good if you want to start slowly in the Linux world.
I'm enjoying it.
Very good if you want to start slowly in the Linux world.
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Adriano
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