The Complete Linux Kit

Strobel, S; Uhl, T.

ISBN 10: 0387142274 ISBN 13: 9780387142272

Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1996

Synopsis

This pack contains 2 CD-ROMs along with the second edition of "Linux - Unleashing the Workstation in your PC". Now on 2 CD-ROMs, this distribution contains Kernel versions up to 1.3.X and is fully configured for easy installation. It offers the following features: complete 32-bit multi-user/multimasking UNIX system for PCs; runs directly from CD-ROM; easy Internet access; graphical administration tool supports administration and configuration; complete C/C++ development environment; and CD-ROM smart cache speeds up access to files. Introducing the concepts and features of Linux (the public domain UNIX system for PCs), the book explains how to install and configure the system. It describes the features and services of the Internet which have been instrumental in the rapid development and wide distribution of Linux and focuses on the Linux graphical interface, its network capability and its extended tools. It also gives a helpful overview of the range of shareware applications available for Linux. This edition allows the reader to take advantage of the range of shareware applications, utilities, and high-performance of Linux.

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From the Back Cover

This book introduces the concepts and features of Linux (the public domain UNIX system for PCs) and explains how to install and configure the system. It describes the features and services of the Internet which have been instrumental in the rapid development and wide distribution of Linux and focuses on the Linux graphical interface, its network capability, and its extended tools. It also gives a helpful overview of the wide range of shareware applications available for Linux. This completely updated and expanded second edition allows the reader to take advantage of the full range of shareware applications. Utilities, and high-performance of Linux. Highlights of this new edition include: new chapter on Emacs configuration and use, new command reference section which describes the most commonly used Linux commands, completely updated and expanded chapter on networking and TCP/IP, and explanation of Linux as a server for MS-Windows.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387142274
• ISBN 13: 9780387142272
• Binding: CD-ROM
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 300