Linux Clearly Explained (Clearly Explained S.) - Softcover

Pfaffenberger, Bryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0125531699 ISBN 13: 9780125531696

Publisher: AP Professional, 1999

Synopsis

This book offers clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of the Linux Operating System, the popular freeware PC release of the Unix Operating System. With an easy-to-understand and practical presentation, the author details the steps to loading and configuring the Linux OS on a PC and offers insight into running popular Windows applications programs and the new Linux release of the Word Perfect system. With an estimated user base of 7 million in 1998, Linux is expected to continue to grow and impact the PC operating system marketplace. Features: * Complete instructions for configuring the Linux system on your machine * Offers a CD-ROM version of RedHat Release 5.1, the most popular edition of Linux OS * Addresses Linux as an alternative to Windows for the PC * Covers running popular Windows applications within Linux * Discusses the new Linux release of Word Perfect

About this title

About the Author

Bryan Pfaffenberger, Ph.D., is a professor in the University of Virginia's pioneering Division of Technology, Culture, and Communication, where he focuses on explaining complex, cutting-edge technologies to the public. A UNIX user since 1989, he is the author of more than 100 works on computing.

Edition details

• Publisher: AP Professional
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0125531699
• ISBN 13: 9780125531696
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 350