Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 3. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXIV, 816 pages
978-0-7645-2442-4 (ISBN)
Description
* An indispensable ready-reference for users of Red Hat Linux, the world's leading Linux distribution, with more than ten million users
* Helps beginning to intermediate Red Hat Linux users get up and running quickly and make the most of the tools that come with the distribution
* Shows more experienced users how to perform specific tasks, such as hooking up to the Internet with a cable modem or configuring network security
* Each of the eight task-oriented minibooks covers a different aspect of Red Hat Linux: the basics, including installing and configuring Red Hat Linux; working with the workstation and applications; networking; using the Internet; performing system administration; setting up security; running Internet servers; and programming
* Author is a bestselling author of over 25 computer books, including
* Red Hat Linux 7.3 Secrets (0-7645-4948-0)
* CD-ROM contains a 2-CD distribution of the latest version of Red Hat Linux Publisher's Edition
* Helps beginning to intermediate Red Hat Linux users get up and running quickly and make the most of the tools that come with the distribution
* Shows more experienced users how to perform specific tasks, such as hooking up to the Internet with a cable modem or configuring network security
* Each of the eight task-oriented minibooks covers a different aspect of Red Hat Linux: the basics, including installing and configuring Red Hat Linux; working with the workstation and applications; networking; using the Internet; performing system administration; setting up security; running Internet servers; and programming
* Author is a bestselling author of over 25 computer books, including
* Red Hat Linux 7.3 Secrets (0-7645-4948-0)
* CD-ROM contains a 2-CD distribution of the latest version of Red Hat Linux Publisher's Edition
More details
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 18.6 cm
Thickness: 44 mm
Weight
1263 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-2442-4 (9780764524424)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Naba Barkakati is a software developer, programming expert, and the author of over 25 books, including Red Hat Linux Secrets and Red Hat Linux Weekend Crash Course.
Content
Introduction.
Book I: Red Hat Basics.
Chapter 1: Introducing Red Hat Linux.
Chapter 2: Installing Red Hat Linux.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Red Hat Linux.
Chapter 4: Trying Out Red Hat Linux.
Book II: Workstations and Applications.
Chapter 1: Exploring GNOME.
Chapter 2: Exploring KDE.
Chapter 3: Learning the Shell.
Chapter 4: Navigating the Red Hat Linux File System.
Chapter 5: Exploring Red Hat Linux Applications.
Chapter 6: Using Text Editors.
Book III: Networking.
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet.
Chapter 2: Setting Up a Local Area Network.
Chapter 3: Managing the Network.
Book IV: Internet.
Chapter 1: Reading Your Mail.
Chapter 2: Using the Web.
Chapter 3: Reading Newsgroups.
Chapter 4: Transferring Files with FTP.
Book V: Administration.
Chapter 1: Performing Basic System Administration.
Chapter 2: Managing Users.
Chapter 3: Managing the File System.
Chapter 4: Managing Applications.
Chapter 5: Managing Devices and Printers.
Chapter 6: Upgrading and Customizing the Kernel.
Book VI: Security.
Chapter 1: Understanding Network and Host Security.
Chapter 2: Securing the Host.
Chapter 3: Securing the Network.
Chapter 4: Performing Security Audits.
Book VII: Internet Servers.
Chapter 1: Managing the Servers.
Chapter 2: Running the Apache Web Server.
Chapter 3: Setting Up the FTP Server.
Chapter 4: Serving Up Mail and News.
Chapter 5: Setting Up DNS and NIS.
Chapter 6: Running Samba and NFS.
Book VIII: Programming.
Chapter 1: Red Hat Linux Programming Essentials.
Chapter 2: Programming in C.
Chapter 3: Writing Shell Scripts.
Chapter 4: Programming in Perl.
Appendix: About the CDs.
Index.
GNU General Public License.
Book I: Red Hat Basics.
Chapter 1: Introducing Red Hat Linux.
Chapter 2: Installing Red Hat Linux.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Red Hat Linux.
Chapter 4: Trying Out Red Hat Linux.
Book II: Workstations and Applications.
Chapter 1: Exploring GNOME.
Chapter 2: Exploring KDE.
Chapter 3: Learning the Shell.
Chapter 4: Navigating the Red Hat Linux File System.
Chapter 5: Exploring Red Hat Linux Applications.
Chapter 6: Using Text Editors.
Book III: Networking.
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet.
Chapter 2: Setting Up a Local Area Network.
Chapter 3: Managing the Network.
Book IV: Internet.
Chapter 1: Reading Your Mail.
Chapter 2: Using the Web.
Chapter 3: Reading Newsgroups.
Chapter 4: Transferring Files with FTP.
Book V: Administration.
Chapter 1: Performing Basic System Administration.
Chapter 2: Managing Users.
Chapter 3: Managing the File System.
Chapter 4: Managing Applications.
Chapter 5: Managing Devices and Printers.
Chapter 6: Upgrading and Customizing the Kernel.
Book VI: Security.
Chapter 1: Understanding Network and Host Security.
Chapter 2: Securing the Host.
Chapter 3: Securing the Network.
Chapter 4: Performing Security Audits.
Book VII: Internet Servers.
Chapter 1: Managing the Servers.
Chapter 2: Running the Apache Web Server.
Chapter 3: Setting Up the FTP Server.
Chapter 4: Serving Up Mail and News.
Chapter 5: Setting Up DNS and NIS.
Chapter 6: Running Samba and NFS.
Book VIII: Programming.
Chapter 1: Red Hat Linux Programming Essentials.
Chapter 2: Programming in C.
Chapter 3: Writing Shell Scripts.
Chapter 4: Programming in Perl.
Appendix: About the CDs.
Index.
GNU General Public License.