Synopses & Reviews
This book describes how to build a small-scale LAN using Red Hat Linux 6.0 as a server on networked, PC-Unix, and other hardware platforms. It includes well-diagrammed and documented explanations of everything from basic Linux knowledge and how to install and set up Linux as an intranet file server, to managing Linux operations and security. The instructions and explanations are presented in an informatinve, easy-to-follow visual format suitable for both beginners and intermediaate computer users. A topic-related comprehensive glossary and command reference are also included.
About the Author
Hidenori Tsuji (Japan) is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Tokyo University researching next-generation high-performance microprocessor architecture. He supports himself with various part-time work, including managing Unix workstations, configuring networks, programming, and writing books. He has also written A Practical Guide to Dial-Up Routers (Softbank Press). Takashi Watanabe (Japan) started in the computer world by spending half of his time at elementary school writing frustratingly dysfunctional sample programs in FamilyBasic. After toying with N88BASIC and MS-DOS, in 1996 he made the move to Linux. At present, he is a graduate student at Waseda University and uses Linux at home and Solaris and FreeBSD at school.