Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 (4th Edition) [CD-ROM]

Caldera Systems (Author), Inc Caldera Systems (Author)

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Publication Date: May 25, 2000

For one great price, get Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 -- the most complete, industrial-strength distribution of Linux ever created -- plus the most convenient Linux reference ever created, Linux Desk Reference by Scott Hawkins. With Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4, Linux delivers supercomputer power combined with consumer-quality ease-of-installation! This package comes with everything you need to be productive, whether you're running an enterprise Web server or a personal workstation. It includes Apache, the world's #1 Web server; StarOffice, the #1 Linux office productivity suite; WordPerfect for powerhouse word processing; and both PartitionMagic and BootMagic to help you manage disks and partitions with unprecedented ease. We've also bundled Linux Desk Reference, the practical, handy desk reference that packs information about every Linux command you'll need, organized by task so you can find exactly what you're looking for -- even if you don't know what it's called. From filesystems to printers, managing users to X Windows, everything you need is here -- with hundreds of practical examples, tips, and warnings, plus a great alphabetical fast-find section for experienced users!

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From the Back Cover

The perfect Linux bundle! Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 plus the industry's handiest reference: Linux Desk Reference, by Scott Hawkins!

Save 20% compared with buying book and Caldera OpenLinux separately!

Industrial-strength Linux: easier than ever to install — and supports up to 16 processors, for supercomputer power!

Includes all these high-value extras: PartitionMagic, BootMagic, WordPerfect, StarOffice, Apache web server, telephone support, and more!

For one great price, get Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 — the most complete, industrial-strength distribution of Linux ever created — plus the most convenient Linux reference ever created, Linux Desk Reference by Scott Hawkins. With Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4, Linux delivers supercomputer power combined with consumer-quality ease-of-installation! This package comes with everything you need to be productive, whether you're running an enterprise Web server or a personal workstation. It includes Apache, the world's #1 Web server; StarOffice, the #1 Linux office productivity suite; WordPerfect for powerhouse word processing; and both PartitionMagic and BootMagic to help you manage disks and partitions with unprecedented ease.

We've also bundled Linux Desk Reference, the practical, handy desk reference that packs information about every Linux command you'll need, organized by task so you can find exactly what you're looking for — even if you don't know what it's called. From filesystems to printers, managing users to X Windows, everything you need is here — with hundreds of practical examples, tips, and warnings, plus a great alphabetical fast-find section for experienced users!

A Full-Featured Internet Desktop Solution

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 provides you with a full set of Linux-based Internet tools to help you be more productive and save time while using the Internet. OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 pre-configures your ISP connection information, your Internet browser and several key browser plug-ins, making it easier than ever to start using and enjoying the Internet.

Fast and Easy Installation and Administration

OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 is specifically designed for fast and easy installation on desktops by utilizing the award-winning Lizard installation software. Lizard is designed to make the installation process easy and intuitive. You also get Webmin, an open source remote administration software package, that configures and updates one or more OpenLinux systems from a Web browser.

Key Benefits

• Your favorite browser plug-ins/players are pre-installed and configured so you can immediately enjoy diverse Internet content.
• Local access numbers for popular ISP's are provided to make getting on-line even quicker and easier.
• Quick, easy access to the Internet via your ISP.
• Work at home and/or within corporate local area networks.
• Easily create Web pages and test them on a personal Web server.
• Automatic detection of sound, video, LAN cards, printers and modems.
• Setup and manage an FTP server for large file transfers.
• Enter and synchronize Palm Pilot information.
• Manage your finances with a powerful money management program.
• Rich set of software development tools.
• Access to Webified MS Windows(r) applications via Citrix ICA(r) technology.

LINUX BASE SOFTWARE

Linux kernel 2.2.14, glibc 2.1.2-3, libc 5-1.0-2

ADMINISTRATION

Webmin — Remote Web based administration system

COAS — Caldera Open Administration System

KEY INTERNET APPLICATIONS

Netscape Communicator 4.72 (128-bit encryption support)

Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0

Macromedia Flash Player 4.0

Real Networks RealPlayer 5.0

StarOffice 5.1 a

Sun Microsystems Java JDK 1.2.2

Omnis Studio 2.4 Rapid Internet Application

Development Environment (Limited Edition)

Citrix ICA(r) Client 3.00.15

Apache Web Server

WU-FTP Server

NCFTP FTP Client

KSIRC Client - Chat Client

OpenLDAP

Photodex Compupic

kmail

Perl

Kermit 7.0

Minicom

Majordomo

KRN News Reader

knews

klicq

DEVELOPMENT

Omnis Studio 2.4 - Rapid Internet Application Development Environment (limited version); Symbolic debugger (gdb & ddd); Python 1.5.2; Perl 5.005_03-3; Tcl/Tk 8.0.4; Sun Microsystems Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.2.2; Java Virtual Machine 1.2.2; C & C++ compiler (egcs-2.91.66-5); MySQL

DESKTOP

Award-winning K Desktop Environment (KDE) 1.1.2-13, KDE Themes Manager with over 80 themes, and KDE 2.0 beta, Xfree86 3.3.6

MULTIMEDIA TOOLS

MPEGTV (MPEG Video Player); Audio Mixers; Graphic Manipulation (Cameleo Light, The Gimp, Compupic, and more); CD, WAV, and MPEG 1/2/3 players

NETWORK PROTOCOLS

TCP/IP BIND & DNS, Ethernet, PPP, SLIP, UUCP, PLIP, SMTP, NFS, FTP, Telnet, Microsoft SMB, Novell IPX/SPX.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

386, 486, and Pentium compatibles

Minimum of 32 MB RAM

Minimum of 300 MB hard disk, (add 1GB for commercial packages)

About the Author

Caldera Systems, Inc. specializes in Linux for business uses. Scott Hawkins has been a Linux user since 1992. He resides in Braselton, GA.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 450 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 4th edition (May 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013088247X
• ISBN-13: 978-0130882479
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,558,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Caldera Openlinux Edesktop 2.4, June 7, 2000

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Gino Alvarez (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 (4th Edition) (CD-ROM)

This is not a real book dedicated to the new Caldera Openlinux Edesktop 2.4. What you get is the same box that you get when buying the same software at Best Buy. The only add-on is a small useless book called Linux Desk Reference, 1/e Scott Hawkins, Braselton, Georgia ISBN 0-13-016391-0 $34.99. Don't buy this if you are looking for a Caldera specific reference. The reference is just that! For any version of Linux.