Linux For Dummies® - Softcover

LeBlanc, Dee–Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471752827 ISBN 13: 9780471752820

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

Thinking about switching to Linux but find the prospect too daunting? Many people think it takes years of practice to become a Linux user. Actually, only takes a few tries to become fluent in the system and take advantage of all of its capabilities!

Linux For Dummies, 7th Edition shows you the ins and outs that you need to master in order to build a smoothly functioning Linux system—and gives you the know–how and confidence to use it. This easy–to–read guide walks you through installation, using tools, securing systems, and more. Providing a general overview of the program as well as basic instructions, you’ll have the tools you need to:

• Install and configure Linux
• Connect to the internet
• Browse the Web with Firefox
• Manipulate files and directories
• Understand and use the Linux filesystem
• Download and install software to Linux
• Choose a secure password
• Work without the GUI
• View and edit text files
• Take full advantage of OpenOffice.org
• Control and use your multimedia

Packed with troubleshooting tips and steps for recovering data with Knoppix, along with a bonus DVD that includes full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions and ISO images of Linspire, Five–O, SUSE Xandros, ad Mandriva, Linux For Dummies, 7th Edition is the authoritative reference to this classic system!

About this title

About the Author

Dee–Ann LeBlanc, RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer), is a writer, course developer, journalist, and trainer who specializes in Linux. While these various professions may sound scattered, they in fact reinforce one another by allowing her to see what people are doing with Linux in the real world and where they need help. She is the Linux Games editor for the Linux Journal, the Desktop editor for LinuxToday.com, and is the author of numerous books on Linux and other computer topics. Dee–Ann has also been a regular contributor to Computer Power User magazine for two years, writing this publication’s Linux content.
When Dee–Ann isn’t teaching, developing course materials, writing technical nonfiction or fantasy fiction, interviewing interesting people, chatting about Linux online or at conferences, or trying in one way or another to save the world, she hikes with her dogs and experiments on her husband Rob with new recipes. See the latest that Dee–Ann’s up to and join her readers’ mailing list at www.Dee–AnnLeBlanc.com and http://dee–ann.blog–city.com/. Contact Dee–Ann at dee@renaissoft.com.

Synopsis

The fun and easy way for new Linux desktop users to get up and running on any of seven leading Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Mandrake, Linspire, Knoppix, Xandros, and Ubuntu. The DVD includes the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions covered. Updated to cover the latest distribution versions, the book features brand-new coverage of the Ubunt distribution, the Skype Internet telephone system, and VNC (virtual desktop remote control) as well as expanded coverage of the OpenOffice.org applications. Focuses on using Linux as a desktop operating system, with easy-to-follow installation instructions for each distribution and plain-English guidance on working with the KDE and GNOME GUIs, using e-mail and surfing the Web, navigating the Linux file system, adding applications, and securing Linux.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0471752827
• ISBN 13: 9780471752820
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 422