Sams Teach Yourself: Red Hat Linux Fedora in 24 Hours - Softcover

Hsiao, Aron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0672326302 ISBN 13: 9780672326301

Publisher: Sams, 2003

Synopsis

Linux is an operating system, based on Unix, that has become a viable desktop system for many users, especially those involved with system and network administration.

This book covers all the most important topics for the reader who wants to get Linux up and running and to become productive with the operating system as quickly as possible. The book covers topics such as installing, setting up, and negotiating the new desktop environment, and also includes:

• An explanation of what is happening behind the scenes - the reader learns how the system works as well as what to do, in simple, layman's language.
• Special attention to new features of the latest release, especially tools that make tasks that used to be difficult easier.
• Instruction on troubleshooting practices and debugging tools.
• A comprehensive list of all major places to get Linux support and answers.

About this title

About the Author:

Aron Hsiao is a longtime Unix and Linux enthusiast with 15 years of experience administering Unix-like operating systems. Over the years, he has worked in network deployment, software development, Web development, and Internet advertising. He has also worked as a volunteer in a number of computer-related capacities in his community and served as the About.com guide to Linux for several years. He holds a degree in English and Anthropology from the University of Utah, but finds his technology skills to be more marketable. He is also the author of The Concise Guide to XFree86 for Linux and Sams Teach Yourself Linux Security Basics in 24 Hours.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sams
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0672326302
• ISBN 13: 9780672326301
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480