Linux Desk Reference (Open Source Technology Series) - Softcover

Hawkins, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130619892 ISBN 13: 9780130619891

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

This handy 6"x9" Linux desk reference packs information about every command Linux users will need -- organized for maximum value and convenience. In this brand-new Second Edition, Scott Hawkins has refreshed entries throughout, and added four new chapters -- including all-new coverage of the tc shell, Emacs editor, and Apache Web server.KEY TOPICS:Unlike some Linux references, Linux Desk Reference is organized by function, so new Linux users can find what they're looking for fast -- and a great "roadmap-style" alphabetical reference gets experts the information they need just as quickly. The book's coverage is exceptionally broad, ranging from files, processes, I/O, and user accounts through networking, security, and Windows connectivity. Every chapter begins with a brief discussion of relevant terms and concepts, followed by a brief summary of all relevant commands, a list of related files, and then a complete listing of the commands, complete with options and examples. This is the only Linux reference that contains real-world examples for every command; in many cases, it even provides diagrams and sample output.MARKET:For all Linux users who need a quality, complete Linux reference -- including beginners, power users, developers, and sysadmins.

About this title

About the Author

SCOTT HAWKINS has been a Linux user since 1992. He is a systems administration consultant and resides in Atlanta, GA. He is the author of Apache Web Server Administration & E-Commerce Handbook and with Ellie Quigley, he is co-author of The Complete Linux Shell Programming Training Course (PTG Interactive).

From the Back Cover

• Completely updated with hundreds of new examples!
• The only Linux reference with examples for every command
• All-new chapters on the Apache Web server, tc shell, and Emacs editor
• Organized by task, so you can find it fast!

The practical, handy desk reference for every Linux user―now completely updated!

Linux Desk Reference, Second Edition packs information about every command Linux users need―organized for maximum value and convenience. Scott Hawkins has updated entries throughout the book, and added four new chapters―including all-new coverage of the tc shell, Emacs editor, and Apache Web server.

This friendly reference is organized by task so you can find what you need even if you don't know what it's called! Unlike other Linux references, this one delivers practical examples for every command it contains―plus hundreds of invaluable tips, warnings, diagrams, and sample outputs. And if you're a Linux expert, you'll love the "roadmap-style" alphabetical fast-find reference section!

No matter what you need to know about Linux, it's here...

• Files and the filesystem
• Sessions, users, and groups
• Networking
• I/O, devices, and disks
• Apache Web services
• Windows connectivity
• Security
• X Window System
• Printers and print queues
• Text editors-including vi and Emacs
• The Linux kernel
• Scripting
• Email
• Comparing and merging files
• Scheduling
• Archiving and compression
• Performance monitoring
• Startup/shutdown
• Daemons
• Shells-including bash and tc
• Pattern matching
• Processes
• Diagnostics
• Tuning
• NIS/NFS
• Development resources
• And more!

Whether you're a sysadmin, developer, power user, or newbie, get the most convenient, up-to-date Linux reference you can buy: Linux Desk Reference, Second Edition!

Praise for the first edition

"Hawkins provides a superior combination of explanations, descriptions, and examples. Every Linux user, whether novice or experienced administrator, will value the organization and contents of the Linux Desk Reference."

―SysAdmin magazine (Sept. 2000)

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130619892
• ISBN 13: 9780130619891
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 608