Linux Bible 2011 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 Other Distributions - Softcover

Negus, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470929987 ISBN 13: 9780470929988

Publisher: Wiley, 2011

Synopsis

The most up-to-date guide on the latest version of Linux

Linux is an excellent, low-cost alternative to more expensive operating systems and its popularity continues to remain on the rise. This comprehensive resource offers more than 100 pages of the most sought-after Linux commands, provides new tutorial chapters aimed specifically at Windows desktop users and Windows administrators, and includes a new chapter on using Linux on gadgets. You’ll get up to speed with Linux so that you can install secure, fully functioning Linux server systems.

• Shows you what Linux is capable of, how to install it, how to make the most of its features, and ways to make use of its commands
• Provides step-by-step instructions for transitioning to Linux and explains how to choose which distribution is right for you, find and use the applications you need, set up the desktop to be the way you like it, and more
• Walks you through transferring your stuff (music, documents, and images) from Windows to Linux

Whether you're making the transition from Windows or Macintosh and need to choose which distribution is right for you or you are already savvy with Linux and need a thoroughly up-to-date guide on its newest features, Linux Bible 2011 Edition is a must have!

About this title

From the Back Cover

Try out 18 different Linux distributions to see which is right for you

Inside many stock exchanges, mobile phones, and Internet servers is an operating system that many people haven't even heard of—it's called Linux. Today, you can run this open-source software on your personal desktop, on an Internet server, or as a programming workstation. In this complete guide from Linux expert Christopher Negus are all the instructions and software you need to install, set up, and use Linux.

• Install, set up, and use the latest Linux systems for desktops and servers

• Configure the perfect Linux desktop system for you

• Launch all your music, video, images, and documents in Linux

• Set up your own print, file, e-mail, and Web servers

• Get a stable and secure system using Linux security tools

• Create your own cool apps with useful programming tools

A total of 18 different Linux distributions are included on the DVD!

• To try out Linux, boot directly Ubuntu, openSUSE, KNOPPIX, Fedora, PCLinuxOS, Gentoo, BackTrack, and other live Linux distributions

• To keep Linux permanently, install those and other distributions to your hard disk

What's on the DVD?

• Ubuntu Linux (live/install)

• Fedora Linux (install)

• openSUSE (live/install)

• KNOPPIX (live/install)

• Gentoo Linux (live/install)

• SlackwareŽ Linux (install)

• PCLinuxOS (live/install)

• BackTrack (live)

• AntiX (live/install)

• INSERT (live)

• Puppy Linux (live/install)

• Debian GNU/Linux (live/install)

• Damn Small Linux (live/install)

• SLAX (live)

• System Rescue CD (live)

• Coyote Linux (floppy firewall)

• TinyCore (live)

• CentOS Linux (live/install)

System Requirements:

• All software built for x86 computers

• See chapters on each distribution for system requirements

Turn your PC into a Linux desktop system

Learn to use Linux as a system administrator

Find and install loads of free software apps

About the Author

Chris Negus has written or co-written dozens of books on Linux and UNIX, including Red Hat Linux Bible (all editions), CentOS Bible, Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible, Linux Troubleshooting Bible, Linux Toys and Linux Toys II. Recently, Chris co-authored several books for the new Toolbox series for power users: Fedora Linux Toolbox, SUSE Linux Toolbox, Ubuntu Linux Toolbox, Mac OS X, and BSD UNIX Toolbox.
For eight years Chris worked with the organization at AT&T that developed UNIX before moving to Utah to help contribute to Novell’s UnixWare project in the early 1990s. When not writing about Linux, Chris enjoys playing soccer and just hanging out with his family.
Currently, Chris is employed by Red Hat, Inc. as a Linux instructor. He teaches classes and gives exams to those seeking Red Hat Certifi ed Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat Certifi ed Technician (RHCT) certifications.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470929987
• ISBN 13: 9780470929988
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 720