Linux bible boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 other distributions / [Book] :
Christopher Negus.
- 2011 ed.
- Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., Inc., 2011.
- xxxi, 687 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Includes index. "Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 other distributions."
Getting off the ground with Linux. Starting with Linux ; Creating the perfect desktop ; Getting into the desktop ; E-mailing and web browsing ; Playing music, video, photos, and games -- Learning system administration skills. Starting with system administration ; Installing Linux ; Running commands from the shell ; Learning basic administration ; Managing disks and file systems ; Setting up networking ; Using network tools ; Securing Linux ; Creating useful shell scripts -- Setting up Linux servers. Running a Linux web server ; Running a mail server ; Running a print server ; Running a file server -- Choosing and installing different Linux distributions. Running Ubuntu Linux ; Running Fedora and Ret Hat Enterprise Linux ; Running Debian GNU/Linux ; Running SUSE and openSUSE Linux ; Running PCLinuxOS ; Running bootable Linux distributions -- Programming in Linux. Programming environments and interfaces ; Programming tools and utilities -- Appendix and license. Appendix : media ; GNU General Public License.
Linux is an excellent, low-cost alternative to more expensive operating systems and its popularity continues to remain on the rise. This comprehensive resource offers more than 100 pages of the most sought-after Linux commands, provides new tutorial chapters aimed specifically at Windows desktop users and Windows administrators, and includes a new chapter on using Linux on gadgets. You’ll get up to speed with Linux so that you can install secure, fully functioning Linux server systems.