Linux in easy steps: Illustrated using Linux Mint - Softcover

McGrath, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840788089 ISBN 13: 9781840788082

Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited, 2018

Synopsis

Linux has become an increasingly popular alternative to the Windows operating system. The reasons for its growing appeal are manifold: Linux is an extremely stable operating system that serves as a platform for an ever-growing number of quality applications; it has become more user-friendly with each version released; and perhaps best of all... its free! Linux in easy steps instructs you how to install the operating system, explore the desktop, and check out many great apps. This fully illustrated book explains the Linux environment and guides you through the LibreOffice suite of apps an excellent free alternative to the Microsoft Office suite. It also demonstrates media apps that let you enjoy the web, music, video, and graphics. Later chapters teach you how to use the powerful Linux shell to communicate directly with the kernel at the very heart of the operating system for total control. Linux in easy steps opens the door to a whole new world of digital possibilities using the leading Linux Mint distribution Long-Term Support (LTS) release.

About this title

About the Author

Mike McGrath gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. Mike is an established In Easy Steps author with several guides to his credit including: C++; Javascript, Java, Linux, PHP, SQL and Visual Basic Express.

Edition details

• Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1840788089
• ISBN 13: 9781840788082
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 192