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Curious about Linux, the amazing alternative operating system? Not sure which of the zillion different variations is right for you, or how to find out? How wise you are to think of
Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies!Because Linux offers so many options, this book helps you narrow them down by giving you five popular Linux distributions on a DVD—Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora, openSUSE Linux, Ubuntu, and Xandros. You get everything you need to test-drive all five, including the instructions to install and use any of them. But that’s just the beginning! Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies includes eight individual minibooks, each devoted to a specific aspect of Linux:
- Linux Basics
- Linux Desktops
- Networking
- Internet
- Administration
- Security
- Internet Servers
- Programming
You’ll find out how to:
- Understand the Linux kernel
- Create a network and connect a Linux PC to the Internet
- Use Internet services including Web, Mail, News, FTP, NFS, and DNS.
- Set up a Windows server using Samba
- Use Perl, shell, and C programming with Linux
- Manage system and network security and administration
- Work with the OpenOffice.org productivity tools and other applications that come with Linux
So what are you waiting for? Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is like having a guided tour of the wonderful world of Linux!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Synopsis
- Organized into nine, task-oriented minibooks, this Desk Reference enables readers to understand all aspects of the latest releases of five major Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Ubuntu, PCLinuxOS, and SimplyMEPIS
- This new edition builds and improves upon the previous edition with the addition of a completely new command line and scripting reference
- This friendly guide covers topics such as Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, programming, and command and scripting reference
- Step-by-step installation instructions are provided for each distribution
Synopsis
8 books in 1 — your key to the world of Linux!Your one-stop guide to installing, administering, using, and programming Linux
Curious about Linux, the amazing alternative operating system? This bookanswers your questions and shows you how to handle several of the most popular Linux distributions. Compare different versions, install and configure them, connect to the Internet, set up a network, use the OpenOffice.org productivity tools, secure your system, and explore Linux programming.
Discover how to:
Use Linux without removing Windows
Connect a Linux PC to the Internet
Set up a Windows server using Samba
Manage system and network security
Use Perl, shell, and C programming with Linux
About the Author
Emmett Dulaney is a technical trainer who has written more than 30 books, including the
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, 3rd Edition.
Naba Barkakati is an internationally acclaimed technology author.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Book I: Linux Basics.
Chapter 1: Introducing Linux.
Chapter 2: Installing Linux.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux.
Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux.
Book II: Linux Desktops.
Chapter 1: The GNOME Desktop.
Chapter 2: The KDE Desktop.
Chapter 3: Commanding the Shell.
Chapter 4: Navigating the Linux File System.
Chapter 5: Introducing Linux Applications.
Chapter 6: Using Text Editors.
Book III: Networking.
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet.
Chapter 2: Setting Up a Local Area Network.
Chapter 3: Going Wireless.
Chapter 4: Managing the Network.
Book IV: Internet.
Chapter 1: E-Mailing and IMing in Linux.
Chapter 2: Browsing the Web.
Chapter 3: Reading Newsgroups and RSS Feeds.
Chapter 4: Using FTP.
Book V: Administration.
Chapter 1: Introducing Basic System Administration.
Chapter 2: Managing Users and Groups.
Chapter 3: Managing File Systems.
Chapter 4: Installing and Updating Applications.
Book VI: Security.
Chapter 1: Introducing Linux Security.
Chapter 2: Securing Linux.
Chapter 3: Performing Computer Security Audits.
Book VII: Linux Servers.
Chapter 1: Managing Internet Services.
Chapter 2: Managing Mail and News Servers.
Chapter 3: Managing DNS.
Chapter 4: Working with Samba and NFS.
Book VIII: Programming.
Chapter 1: Programming in Linux.
Chapter 2: Introductory Shell Scripting.
Chapter 3: Advanced Shell Scripting.
Appendix: About the DVD.
Index.