Linux A-Z - Softcover

Cornes, Phil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137428677 ISBN 13: 9780137428670

Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr, 1997

Synopsis

Introduces Linux to users without any Unix experience and shows where to get Linux at little or no cost. Covers all the fundamentals of installing Linux, configuring it to work with your system and peripherals and administering your Linux system. Includes case studies. Paper.

About this title

From the Publisher

A complete guide to UNIX for anyone who is computer literate. This book gives any computer literate person all the information they need to make the most of Linux, the freely available UNIX variant that is skyrocketing in popularity. A-Z of Linux begins with the basics: introducing Linux to users without any UNIX experience. It then walks through the fundamentals of Linux system administration, including installation, configuration and day-to-day maintenance. A system programming section shows users who are familiar with C how to use the Linux call interface, and includes three complete case studies. The book includes coverage of device drivers, including a complete sample, as well as selected coverage of Unix internals. Numerous worked examples make Linux easy to learn, use, and program with. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to learn Linux, including students in undergraduate, postgraduate or professional courses.

From the Back Cover

Transform your PC into a state-of-the-art workstation with this comprehensive guide to Linux.
The A-Z of Linux shows you how to supercharge your PC with a workstation-class operating system—all at little or no cost. You'll learn how to make the most of Linux, the powerful, freely-available UNIX variant that's skyrocketing in popularity.
This end-to-end guide is the only book you need if . . .
*You want the power of an industrial-strength operating system without the expense.

*You've wanted to learn UNIX, but never had the opportunity.

*You're a computer science student—at any level.

*You're a software developer who wants a personal UNIX platform.

The A-Z of Linux begins with the basics: introducing Linux to users without any UNIX experience. You'll learn where to get Linux at little or no cost. Next, you'll walk through all the fundamentals of installing Linux, configuring it to work with your system and peripherals, and administering your Linux system.
If you're already running Linux, think of this book as the friendly, complete manual you've always wanted. Three detailed case studies show you how to extend and customize your system by writing C programs that utilize the powerful Linux call interface. There's detailed coverage of Linux device drivers, including a complete sample. You'll even be introduced to Linux internals and other advanced topics.
From beginning to end, The A-Z of Linux delivers crystal-clear, worked examples that make Linux easy to learn, use, and program with. It's all you need to leverage all the power hidden in your PC.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0137428677
• ISBN 13: 9780137428670
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 531