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Synopsis
- Builds on the success of the original Linux Toys, with new projects you can build using different Linux distributions
- All–new toys in this edition include a MythTV entertainment center, eMoviX bootable home movies, a BZFlag game client and server, and an Icecast Internet radio station, plus five more.
- Companion Web site, LinuxToys.net, provides information for further enhancing your Linux Toys II projects
- Includes a CD–ROM with scripts, packages, and code for the projects
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About the Author
Christopher Negus is the bestselling author of all editions of Red Hat Linux Bible and coauthor with Thomas Weeks of Linux Troubleshooting Bible. Chris′s hands–on approach has helped thousands of people get up and running quickly with Linux. He has provided instructions on everything from "Toys" projects to enterprise–level servers.
Special contributing author: Thomas Weeks, Rackspace.com
From the Back Cover
The Linux toyshop just added a new wing
Tired of playing with your old Linux toys? Wait ′til you see what Chris Negus has cooked up for you now! How about a Web–based Gallery server for sharing digital images over a network? A slick MythTV personal video recorder entertainment center? Automating gadgets and home lighting with X10? Or recycling used PCs into powerful thin–client work– stations? Turn an old PC into a new toy, or even create your own customized Damn Small Linux that fits in your pocket! Boot up the Linux Toys II CD, and you can start playing within five minutes.
The new toys
Each with a complete materials list, all necessary software, and detailed, illustrated instructions
- Gallery Web photo server
- MythTV entertainment center PVR
- eMoviX bootable home movies
- Customized Damn Small Linux pen drive
- X10 lighting and gadget controller
- BZFlag game client and server
- Custom Devil–Linux firewall
- Icecast Internet radio station
- LTSP thin–client server
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