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 Get Smart! www dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers
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Höhe: 234 mm
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978-0-7645-0744-1 (9780764507441)
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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.
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Introduction. Part I: Getting Your Feet Wet. Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Linux. Chapter 2: Prepping Your Computer for Linux. Chapter 3: Installing Red Hat Linux. Chapter 4: Configuring Linux. Chapter 5: Booting Linux and Setting Up a User Account. Chapter 6: Adding Devices and Software to Linux. Part II: Internet NOW. Chapter 7: Connecting to the Internet. Chapter 8: Surfing the Web and Managing E-mail with Netscape Communicator. Part III: Getting Up to Speed with Linux. Chapter 9: Files and Directories. Chapter 10: Gettin' Gooey with the GUIs. Chapter 11: Breaking Linux Out of Its Shell. Chapter 12: Putting the x in Text. Part IV: Sinking Your Teeth into Linux. Chapter 13: Setting Up Your LAN. Chapter 14: Checking Out the Linux File System. Chapter 15: Customizing Your System. Chapter 16: Tuning and Optimizing Linux. Chapter 17: Security. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Questions Most Frequently Asked. Chapter 19: Ten Lovely Troubleshooting Tips. Chapter 20: Ten Superior Sources of Linux Information. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Common Linux Commands. Appendix B: Glossary. Appendix C: About the CD-ROMs. Index. GNU General Public License. Installation Instructions. Book Registration Information.
