Linux Clearly Explained
Published in April 1999
Book
Mixed media product
350 pages
978-0-12-553169-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of the Linux Operating System, the popular freeware PC release of the Unix Operating System. With an easy-to-understand and practical presentation, the author details the steps to loading and configuring the Linux OS on a PC and offers insight into running popular Windows applications programs and the new Linux release of the Word Perfect system. With an estimated user base of 7 million in 1998, Linux is expected to continue to grow and impact the PC operating system marketplace. Features: * Complete instructions for configuring the Linux system on your machine * Offers a CD-ROM version of RedHat Release 5.1, the most popular edition of Linux OS * Addresses Linux as an alternative to Windows for the PC * Covers running popular Windows applications within Linux * Discusses the new Linux release of Word Perfect
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
maps
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 198 mm
Weight
962 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-553169-6 (9780125531696)
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Pfaffenber
LINUX CLEARLY EXPLAINED
E-Book
08/1999
1st Edition
Academic Press
€39.95
Available for download
Content
Part 1: installing and configuring Linux; getting everything you need; partitioning your hard drive for Linux; installing and configuring Linux and X Windows; setting up printers; modems, and other peripherals; connecting to the Internet; connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). Part 2: learning the Linux essentials; mastering UNIX commands and concepts; managing your system; updating the kernel; administering your system. Part 3: exploring Linux.