LINUX, Second Edition: Installation, Configuration, and Use - Softcover

Kofler, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201596288 ISBN 13: 9780201596281

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 1999

Synopsis

A recent European Ph.D. introduces the basics, optimum configuration, Internet access, and applications of this increasingly popular Unix-like operating system alternative to Windows. This edition updates tips on getting up and running from installation to online documentation, and is compliant with Linux Kernel 2.2. The two enclosed CD-ROMs contain a complete Linux system (Redhat Linux 6.0), source code, and additional applications and tools. Coverage of programming, networking, and distribution-specific extensions is purposely minimal. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

Review

The second edition of Linux: Installation, Configuration, and Use covers the Red Hat 6, Debian GNU/Linux 2.1, and SuSE 6.1 distributions of the Linux Kernel 2.2. Linux has made great strides in the last two years, especially in the area of installation. No matter how easy installation has become, you are almost certain to run into difficulties during some part of the process. As with the first edition, this book provides the hearty details that simplify the installation and configuration process using native Linux commands and facilities.

Beyond getting Linux up and running, chapters on the windows system (XFree86, an X Windows clone), EMACS (the granddaddy of word processors), and GIMP (a graphics tool similar to Photoshop) enable you to become productive quickly. The Linux command reference chapter, the file system explanation, the system administration details, and the use of various utilities such as file managers and graphic viewers will make this book an often-used reference.

Linux: Installation, Configuration, and Use remains the book of choice for getting Linux set up on your system. While those new to computing may be intimidated by Linux, experienced PC users armed with this book will be using Linux with XFree86 faster and with fewer hassles than ever before. The two accompanying CD-ROMs contain Red Hat Linux 6 and many of the applications described in the book. --Rob Frankland

From the Back Cover

"As both a step-by-step guide and a reference, a good place for an aspiring Linux user to start" - Michael Shappe, Linux Journal

"While no one book will cover the entire operating system, none is better at installation and configuration than Linux Installation, Configuration, and Use." - Rob Frankland, Amazon

"This book is the best of 3 on Linux I've read, and for sure the place to start for those just beginning Linux" - Karl Reed, Amazon

If you are looking for one book to teach you all the basics of Linux, from installation and usage to simple programming, then this completely revised and updated edition of Linux: Installation, Configuration and Use is the book for you. It will get you up and running with Linux quickly and effectively, cutting out time-consuming installation problems and searches for on-line documentation.

Divided into four separate parts, progressing from introduction to installation and implementation, this practical, hands-on guide will help you:
· understand your Linux system and configure it to your own requirements
· connect to the Internet
· learn to program under Linux using bash (the standard shell
· become proficient in Emacs, LaTeX, LyX, Gimp, KDE and Gnome
· gain an understanding of the various Linux distributions, including RedHat, Debian and SuSE through a comprehensive set of appendices

New in this updated and revised edition:
NEW: compliant with Linux Kernel 2.2
NEW: coverage of KDE, Gnome, Gimp & LyX
NEW: even more configuration tips (RAID, X fonts etc.)
NEW: updated chapters on installation, online documentation, configuration, Internet & tools

The accompanying CD-ROMs contain a complete Linux system and additional applications- The first CD contains RedHat Linux 6.0 (This book will teach you all you need to know in order to install, configure and use it). The second CD contains all available source code, additional applications and tools (inc. LyX, klyx, xemacs, leafnode, xv), updates and a collection of sample files to the book.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0201596288
• ISBN 13: 9780201596281
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 772