Product Description
A LINUX handbook. It includes information on: understanding the LINUX command system and putting it to work; applying helpful configuration utilities; selecting a shell program and tailoring it to fit specific needs; setting up the whole operating system as a Web or internal network; maintaining a LINUX system; and more. It covers Web features, including using a Web browser, email, ftp, IRC, Telnet, WAIs News, TCP/IP, explaining a range of different acronyms. The accompanying CD-ROM includes a version of Red Hat LINUX for Intex x86 PCs and a version of Apache, a Web server for LINUX.
From the Back Cover
Surf the Net, manage e–mail, and get to work
Your guide to installing and using Linux — no experience needed!
So, yesterday you’d never heard of Linux? No matter – with this friendly guide at your side, you can install Red Hat Linux 8 today and be using it tomorrow. Loaded with helpful tips and advice about security, interfaces, cool new Internet tools, and more, it will help you pack your PC with penguin–power.
All this on 2 bonus CD–ROMs
The latest distribution of Red Hat Linux Publisher’s Edition, including GNOME and KDE interfaces
System Requirements: Pentium–Class PC with 32 MB RAM (96 MB recommended), CD–ROM, 650 MB free hard drive space (2.5 GB recommended). See the About the CD–ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements.
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