Linux is a completely free operating system that can do everything that Microsoft Windows can, often better. It´s fast, it doesn´t crash, it comes with all sorts of free software, you can change the way it looks, and guess what - it´s virtually virus free!
Time was when only geeks could install, much less use Linux. But not anymore. It´s easier than ever to use Linux, even if you have trouble finding your computer´s "On" switch. You can even use Linux and Windows on the same machine - Linux for NonGeeks will show you how.
Linux for Non-Geeks is a painless (we promise!) guide to using Linux. A series of projects throughout the book teach you how to:
° Surf the Web, shop online, and send email
° Chat with your friends on AIM, MSN, and Yahoo!
° Write letters or manage your finances
° View, print, and edit your digital photos
° Burn CDs, play your MP3s, and watch videos
° Play games (including many free, family-friendly ones!)
You´ll have fun, save yourself some money, and wonder why you waited so long to give it a try.
The 2 CD set contains a complete version of Linux based on Red Hat´s Fedora Core, along with useful, free programs that include everything you need to surf the Web, send email, create documents, view photo, burn CDs, and more!
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Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
- Over 15 million Linux users worldwide - Home users with some computer experience who want to switch to Linux - Readers who are turned off by more technical computer books or by the Dummies series and its clones
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Höhe: 23.5 cm
Breite: 18 cm
Dicke: 20 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-59327-034-6 (9781593270346)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
RICKFORD GRANT has been a computer operating system maniac for over 20 years. When not burning himself out in front of his monitor, or annoying his neighbors with his Nyckelharpa (Swedish keyed fiddle) playing, he spends his working hours as an Associate Professor at Toyama University of International Studies in Japan, where he teaches courses in English Language, Swedish Culture, and English-language-based computing.
Becoming a penguinista Making commitments A new place to call home Doing the net with Linux Customizing the look, feel & sound of your system Setting up & using your printer Working with floppies & CDs Installing programs with RPM Getting to know the Linux terminal & command line Downloading, installing, & updating programs with APT & Synaptic Compiling programs from source Windows partitions & USB storage devices Music a la Linux Linux does art Getting down to business in Linux Adding new fonts to your system Linux for multilingual users Going wireless with Linux Getting ready to move out on your own Problem solving CD contains a complete version of Linux
