• Author:
  • Dulaney, Emmett
  • Barkakati, Naba
• Subject:
  Computer Hardware
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  20/06/2008
• Price:
  $59.99
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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.

Naba Barkakati is an internationally acclaimed technology author.

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.