Red Hat Linux 8 Bible [Paperback]

"...useful and comphrehensive...this approach is great for getting the job done..." (Linux User, January 2003)

“…could well be the book for you…” (Slashdot, 6 March 2003)

“…filled to bursting with great information…easy to use and well laid out. I doubt that £37.50 will buy you as much accessible information about Red Hat Linux anywhere else…”(M2 Best Books, 6 March 2003)

∗ An update to the perennial bestseller–with more than 110,000 copies sold of all editions
∗ Hailed by Al Stevens in Dr. Dobb′s Journal as, "The best overall Red Hat user′s book, hands down, no contest."
∗ Offers clear and thorough instructions needed to master the latest version of Red Hat Linux–for both beginner and advanced users
∗ Explains key administration skills including setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats
∗ Presents a new chapter on Macintosh connectivity and includes new information about the GNU compiler collection and RAID, updated installation procedures, and accessibility software
∗ CD–ROM contains a 3–CD distribution of the latest version of Red Hat Linux

"The best overall Red Hat user′s book, hands down, no contest."
–Al Stevens, C Programming Columnist, Dr. Dobb′s Journal
∗ Explore new GNOME 2 and KDE 3 desktops, Apache 2.0 Web server, and Firstboot configuration tool
∗ Activate features for multimedia, publishing, WINE Windows applications, and more
∗ Create wireless LANs, state–of–the–art security, and Internet servers

If Red Hat Linux 8 can do it, you can do it too . . .

Whether you′re new to Linux or a Red Hat pro, you′ll find everything you need to install, configure, and administer the latest version of this highly reliable, versatile, and economical operating system. From updated step–by–step installation and troubleshooting instructions to iptables for firewalls, configuring file and Web servers, and solutions for today′s security issues, this handy reference is the one guidebook that helps you do it all.

Inside, you′ll find complete coverage of Red Hat Linux 8
∗ Use the latest procedures to install the system, create boot disks, and get updates from the Red Hat Linux Network
∗ Tailor Red Hat′s new GNOME and KDE desktop to suit your work style
∗ Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and text editor
∗ Configure features like system services, Samba, and sound cards from the GUI, without manually editing configuration files
∗ Protect your system with LogSentry and iptables
∗ Make your servers public with DNS, build a wireless LAN, and set up a virtual private network
∗ Discover new multimedia and publishing software, including gtkam digital camera tool and OpenOffice software suite

Christopher Negus has been working with UNIX systems, the Internet, and (more recently) Linux systems for more than two decades. During that time, Chris worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories, UNIX Systems Laboratories, and Novell, helping to develop the UNIX operating system. Features from many of the UNIX projects Chris worked on at AT&T have found their way into Red Hat and other Linux systems.
During the past few years, Chris has written several books on UNIX and the Internet, including Caldera OpenLinux Bible , Internet Explorer 4 Bible, and Netscape Plug–ins For Dummies for Wiley Publishing. He also co–wrote several books for Que Corporation, including The Complete Idiot′s Guide to Networking (second and third editions) and Using UNIX (second edition). Chris′s other writings include articles for Internet World, NetWare Connection, and Visual Developer magazine.
At home, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Sheree, and his boys, Caleb and Seth. His hobbies include soccer, singing, and exercising with Sheree.