- Paperback: 580 pages
- Publisher: Charles River Media; 2nd Revised edition edition (11 Feb 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1584504420
- ISBN-13: 978-1584504429
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 18.9 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,543,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Moving from Windows to Linux, Second Edition is a step-by-step walk through the transition from Windows to Linux. This completely updated version of the best-selling book teaches Windows users how to make their PC a Linux PC. It covers the latest in Linux distributions, and provides Windows users with the information they need to choose the one that will best suit their needs. From there, the book works through the transition from Windows to SuSE Linux 9.3, leveraging what Windows users already know, and applying that knowledge to Linux. The transition from applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop to their Linux counterparts KWord, Open Office, and GIMP are treated thoroughly and made easy. Real-world, hands-on examples and troubleshooting problems are also included. After reading through the book, any knowledgeable user of Windows will be able to set up, maintain, and utilize all aspects of a Linux PC.
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Chuck Easttom (McKinney, TX) is the author of several programming books, including Learn JavaScript, Learn VB.NET, C++ Programming Fundamentals, and Moving from Windows to Linux. He is currently the IT manager of a Dallas insurance company, and previously was the Department Chair of the Computer Information Systems department at a private technical college. He has also worked as a professional software engineer. Bryan Hoff (Surrey, BC) is a freelance Web designer, digital artist, and animator whose credits include movie and television effects, online games, 3D corporate animation, and Flash and traditional Web site design. He has written articles for Element K Journals, Linux World Magazine, and InformIT.com. In addition, he has also written ebooks on blogging and Web site creation for beginners and regularly teaches classes for Element K online.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to help me migrate from Windows to SuSE Linux a couple of months ago.
I have hardly opened it, and when I have, it has hardly been worth it. The information in the SuSE manuals is better and more detailed, and the questions that the SuSE manuals do not cover can usually be answered from the web or experimentation.
A bit of a disappointment really.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
The Number 1 Book of its kind
15 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
I have been a Linux admin for about 5 years. People are always asking me how to move from Windows to Linux. There are only a few books on the market that do this, and this is simply hands down the best. Every detail you need is explained thoroughly. There are lots of pictures so you can make certain you are doing the right thing. Everything from installation, to running a web server is covered.
If you are wanting to learn Linux or move from Windows to Linux you simply can't get a better book. I was so happy with this book that I emailed the author to thank him for writting this!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
OUTSTANDING
5 Jan 2004
Format:Paperback
I just finished this book and I have to say I am impressed. This book takes a Windows user step by step into the world of Linux. You are given the basics on the Linux operaring system, history, how to install it, etc. But most importantly, in my opinion, the author then shows you how to do practical things with Linux. He shows you how to use Open Office, GIMP, and several other programs. If you are using Windows, and want to know what Linux is all about, this is simply the best book you can get. I encourage you to get it right now.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
PRETTY GOOD
24 Feb 2004
Format:Paperback
This book covers all a novice will need to know. It takes you through the installation, shows you around the shell, KDE, Gnome, Open Office, Gimp, etc. The end of the book even has advanced topics like Shell Scripting and Samba.
You just cannot get a better book for a novice to learn Linux...
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