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Caldera OpenLinux For Dummies [Paperback]

Jon 'maddog' Hall (Author), Nicholas Wells (Author)
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January 28, 2000 076450679X 978-0764506796
If you’ve been looking for an economical, powerful desktop and server operating system that does everything you need to do and is easy to work with, Caldera OpenLinux may be exactly what you had in mind. At the heart of Caldera OpenLinux is the amazing Linux kernel – fast, versatile, and able to function magnificently with a minimum of RAM. Add to that one of the easiest installation procedures and some of the most valuable commercial software add-ons available, and you have a versatile system that’s not subject to the Microsoft monolith.

Still, OpenLinux is not the world’s most common operating system.  So Caldera OpenLinux For Dummies® is exactly what you need to help you install it, configure it, and start using it as quickly and painlessly as possible. This friendly guide makes it easy to

  • Install OpenLinux
  • Explore the KDE graphical desktop
  • Issue important commands
  • Maintain your system
  • Use text editors
  • Set up an Internet provider

Along with a little of Linux’s fascinating history, renowned Linux devotees Jon “maddog” Hall and Nicholas Wells get you going with Caldera OpenLinux and help you maintain it, troubleshoot problems, and take advantage of all the open source goodies.  Find out all about:

  • Using OpenLinux as a personal workstation, a file and print server, an Internet or intranet service provider, a three-tier client/server, or a turnkey system
  • Partitioning your hard disk, setting up graphics hardware, and using the Lizard configuration tool
  • Understanding and using shells and shell commands
  • Maintaining your system and fixing corrupt files
  • Customizing OpenLinux and enhancing disk performance
  • Setting up an Internet connection, configuring an ISP, and customizing your browser

A bonus CD-ROM with the book contains the full distribution of OpenLinux 2.3, including the Lizard graphical installation utility, so you get right in there and start building your system. Before you know it, you’ll be declaring your independence from Windows.


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Caldera OpenLinux, one of the top-selling, easy-to-work-with Linux distributions, gets even easier to use with this handy introduction. New users will save time by finding out the best ways to work with files, launch applications, go online, and perform routine system maintenance. The CD-ROM includes the latest version of Calders OpenLinux.

From the Back Cover

Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 on CD-ROM

Find out why Caldera means "Linux for business"

Let two Linux pros get you up and running fast on this acclaimed distribution Based on the bestselling Linux® For Dummies®, 2nd Edition, this friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to set up Caldera OpenLinux on your personal computer — and declare independence from Windows. From dealing with shells and scripts to customizing your desktop, Caldera® OpenLinux For Dummies® delivers just what you need to go Open Source. all this on the bonus CD-ROM Caldera OpenLinux 2.3, including the KDE interface; multimedia software; Samba and Apache; and much more Praise for Caldera OpenLinux "I have not seen a distribution easier to install, configure, and use." — Linux Magazine 486 or faster PC; 32MB RAM; 300MB available disk space, 1GB recommended. For details and system requirements, see the CD appendix.

Discover how to: Make installation easy with Lizard Work with files and directories Rev up Linux performance Navigate the KDE interface Set up an Internet connection Troubleshoot common problem areas

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies (January 28, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 076450679X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764506796
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,508,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Yet for Beginners, July 28, 2000
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Jazz "jazzs" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Caldera OpenLinux For Dummies (Paperback)
This is the best book I've read for beginning Linux users. I've read Sams Teach Yourself Linux in 24 Hours, Special Edition Using Caldera 2nd edition, and Linux for Dummies 2nd edition among others. Although this book is written for the Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 distribution, it's helpful for any Windows user migrating to any distribution of Linux. Chapter 3, Discovering What's in Your System, is particularly helpful in getting ready for installing any Linux distribution. It tells you what you need to know about your system and where to find it in any flavor of Windows. Caldera OpenLinux is directed towards those migrating from the Windows environment. Because OpenLinux boots directly into the KDE Desktop that's the first subject covered after installing the program. Many of the other books don't do this. Next, the authors tell you about the command line and how to reach it. They tell you how to reach the command line! (I'm repeating this point on purpose.) This is the key to Linux. If you can't get to the command line, you can't take advantage of all the power of Linux. This is the only book I've read that tells you explicitly and in the right place how to reach the command line. This is very important for beginners who don't have anyone to help them. The book provides everything you need to start using Linux, including a CD with the free version of OpenLinux 2.3. (OpenLinux 2.4 has been released but it comes in different distributions.) Major sections include Introducing OpenLinux, Installing OpenLinux, Using OpenLinux, Maintaining Your System, Going Online and the Part of Tens. Like all Dummies books, this is an introduction not an all-inclusive reference. This book is worth owning, not just borrowing. Please remember that this is a book for Linux beginners. If you have lots of experience with other Linux distributions, this isn't the book for you. I recommend Special Edition Using Caldera 2nd edition for intermediate and expert users.
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