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. Red Hat Linux has remained a leading choice of Linux distributions for years, owning more than 80 percent of the U.S. Linux market.

This book covers all the most important topics for the reader who wants to get Red Hat Linux up and running and to become productive with the operating system as quickly as possible. The books 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 Red Hat 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 the Author

Aron Hsiao is a computing entrepreneur and freelance network consultant with a background in Unix-like operating systems stretching back to the mid 80's. He has spent time both as an independent contractor and as a proprietor, working in computer hardware and software retail, real-time software development, network deployment, Internet development, and Internet marketing. He is the author of The Concise Guide to Xfree86 for Linux.

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