Linux® For Dummies® - Softcover

LeBlanc, Dee–Ann; Hoag, Melanie; Blomquist, Evan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764507443 ISBN 13: 9780764507441

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2000

Synopsis

The day has finally arrived for you enter the users’ paradise of open source computing. Now, you will no longer be a slave to proprietary source code as you take the bold leap into the brave new world of Linux.  It all starts with this book.

Want to start using Linux but aren’t sure where to begin? This friendly guide walks you through Linux fundamentals and offers tons of savvy tips on how to make Linux work for you. In no time, you’ll:

• Get a handle on Linux and open source computing
• Install, configure, customize, and fine–tune Red Hat 7 on your PC
• Use dozens of cool Linux tools, editors, utilities, and applications
• Connect to the Internet
• Customize GNOME interface
• Get up to speed on Linux networking basics

Written in plain English for users of every level of experience, Linux For Dummies, 3^rd Edition defines the terms and shows you all the ins and outs you need to master in order to build a smoothly functioning Linux system. Topics covered include:

• Understanding where Linux comes from and what it can do for you
• Installing and configuring the Linux operating system
• Working with a Linux system to manage files, add devices, or add and configure software
• Networking a Linux system for LAN use and Internet access
• Customizing, tuning, and optimizing your Linux system
• Managing Linux system security and resources

On the bonus CD–ROM you’ll find:

• Red Hat Linux 7
• GNOME and KDE desktops
• Netscape Communicator
• Apache Web server
• Networking tools
• Internet applications
• Text editor
• Graphics software
• Unix utilities

The time has come to join the open source revolution with Linux For Dummies, 3^rd Edition.

About this title

About the Author

Dee–Ann LeBlanc is a writer an trainer specializing in Linux.

Melanie Hoag is a trainer for Productivity Point International.

Evan Blomquist is CEO and director of training for Viking Systems.

From the Back Cover

The easiest guide ever to the world of Linux

Includes Red Hat Linux 7 on 3 CD–ROMs

Your guide to goof–proof Linux installation

The fun and easy way to get started with Linux
If you want to start using Linux but aren′t quite sure where to begin, you′ve come to the right palce. This friendly guide walks you through Linux fundamentals, shows you how to install the popular Red Hat distribution on your PC, and offers savvy tips on how to make Linux work

Discover how to:

• Get a handle on Linux and open source
• Install Red Hat Linux 7, step–by–step
• Connect to the Internet
• Customize the GNOME interface
• Get up to speed on Linux networking basics

all this on 3 bonus CD–ROMs

• Includes Red Hat Linux 7, the GNOME and KDE desktops, Netscape Communicator, and Apache Web server
• Plus networking tools, Internet applications, text editors, graphics software, Unix utilities, and much more

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764507443
• ISBN 13: 9780764507441
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 432