Linux For Dummies
3rd Edition
Published on 15. December 2000
Book
Mixed media product
407 pages
978-0-7645-0744-1 (ISBN)
Description
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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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-0744-1 (9780764507441)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Dee A. LeBlanc | Melanie Hoag | Evan Blomquist
Linux For Dummies
Book
10/2002
4th Edition
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
€34.90
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Previous edition
Craig Witherspoon | Coletta Witherspoon | John Hall
Linux For Dummies
Book
03/1999
2nd Edition
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
€49.70
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Persons
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.
Content
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.