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Linux bible [Book] : boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 other distributions / Christopher Negus.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., Inc., 2011.Edition: 2011 edDescription: xxxi, 687 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:
  • 0470929987 (pbk : alk. paper)
  • 9780470929988 (pbk : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 005.4 32 22
Other classification:
  • 005.432
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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Books Books Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad 005.432 NEG-L (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 48188
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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.

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