Moving From Windows To Linux (Networking Series) - Softcover

Easttom, Chuck

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584502800 ISBN 13: 9781584502807

Publisher: Charles River Media, 2003

Synopsis

Most computer users utilize the Windows operating system. Today, however, a growing number are either moving to Linux or would like the option. One factor holding many people back is the fear of learning a new operating system and applications. This book uses a friendly style to walk the user through the transition from Windows to Linux, step-by-step. It covers all facets of Linux, including: installation, configuration, shell commands, KDE, GNOME, setting up a Linux Web server, and moving from software applications such as Photoshop to GIMP and Microsoft Office to Open Office. Moving From Windows to Linux teaches the average Windows user how to set up, maintain, and utilize all aspects of a Linux PC quickly and easily.

About this title

About the Author

Chuck Easttom has 15 years' experience in the IT industry and has been an expert witness on several computer-related cases. He is the author of ten computer-science books including two textbooks on computer security. He was also one of the subject matter experts who helped to create CompTIA's Security+ certification test. He has been a frequent guest speaker on computer security at various computer groups and campuses including Harvard and Columbia. He holds more than a dozen computer industry certifications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Charles River Media
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584502800
• ISBN 13: 9781584502807
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 625