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Paperback: 829 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2005 Edition edition (4 Feb 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0764579495
ISBN-13: 978-0764579493
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.8 x 4.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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∗ Detailed installation instructions and step–by–step descriptions of key desktop and server components help new users get up and running immediately
∗ Descriptions of the various distributions from people in the Linux community help users zero in on the best Linux for their needs
∗ The perfect migration guide for Windows and Macintosh desktop users who want to switch to Linux, as well as for systems administrators who want to set up secure, fully functioning server systems
∗ Covers Linux embedded systems, firewalls, and routers plus desktops and servers
∗ Includes Fedora Core 3, Debian Linux, SUSE Linux, Knoppix, Gentoo Linux, Slackware Linux, Mandrake Linux, Damn Small Linux, and a Linux firewall and router on DVD

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If Linux can do it, you can do it, too ...

Welcome to the free–range world of Linux! This unique reference will guide you through installing, configuring, and running more than a dozen different flavors of the versatile Linux operating system. You′ll learn the essentials of Linux graphical interfaces, shell commands, and basic system administration, enabling you to set up a home desktop computer, a server, or a professional workstation. And because Linux is all about freedom of choice, this book lets you experiment and select the version that works best for you.

Inside, you′ll find complete coverage of Linux

Understand what Linux is and where it comes from
Try KNOPPIX, Damn Small Linux, or other bootable versions on the CD or DVD
Use Linux to manage your desktop, perform routine word processing and spreadsheet tasks, listen to music, and watch videos
Take Linux online, browse the Web, and set up an e–mail account
Configure Linux to act as a router, a firewall, or any of several server types
Connect to the open source software movement or any of the separate high–quality software projects included with Linux

Bonus DVD and CD include ten Linux distributions!

Bonus DVD contains complete Red Hat Fedora Core 3 install packages and KNOPPIX 3.6 bootable Linux. Also contains SUSE 9.1 and Slackware 10.

Bonus CD contains Debian network install CD and bootable Damn Small Linux. Also contains Gentoo, INSERT, Feather, and Coyote Linux distributions.

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2.0 out of 5 stars heavy book!, 4 Jan 2009

By	Davethebass (The banks of the River Lea) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linux Bible 2008: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, OpenSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions (Paperback)

I have to confess that I am not a fan of fat manuals. They are often difficult to use. I bought this in order to get my head around an operating systems which is entirely different to windows.
What inside?
CD/DVDs of different versions of linux. You can install them or create a boot disk to try each. There is a short section on each. But no comparison or explanation about which would suit you best.
There is some information about the terminal (like windows' DOS command window but more powerful). However is it not complete and there is no reference.

Linux is a range of operating systems, ALL of which are free, and more current. versions are available on the web. Tutorials are available free. The forums give free information.
Quite frankly I haven't found a use for it. I could have found use for a short book to help me choose which Linux.
I could have used a complete guide to the terminal commands but this isn't complete.
There is a history section but is a technical manual it resembles padding.
Overall its a very heavy book which you don't need and which ages rapidly.
Its now 2009 and I'm using it as a doorstop.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book, 22 Jun 2009

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This review is from: Linux Bible 2008: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, OpenSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions (Paperback)

This book is an excellent reference source whether you are new to Linux or whether you are already acquainted with Linux and wish to try out some other distributions. This book not only gives you a practical introduction to Linux including LiveCDs and LiveDVDs for running without changing your computer at all but also provides install options if you wish to take the leap an jump to linux full time; but this book also provides some background knowledge on the history of Linux which will help you understand why it is considered to be a safer more secure operating system.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book which covers a lot, 1 April 2009

By	Garnet Newton-wade "gavrilo" (Wiltshire) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Linux Bible 2008: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, OpenSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions (Paperback)

The Linux Bible is actually a rather good book which covers a range of the most popular linux distribution. This is backed with a DVD and DCD Rom so you can either run Live CD versions or create full installations and dual boot systems.

While not now quite as geeky as it was and with more friendly interfaces, this OS is more popular than ever, even finding its way on to cheaper end netbooks.

It is heavey (So is the real Bible), it is very much a manual for a range of Linux distros and it does help you do the job.

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