Essential Linux [Paperback]

Steve Heath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 1997

Essential Linux addresses and provides the essential information for getting a Linux system up and running, looking after it, and using it. It includes many screen shots and examples of essential commands and utilities. This book focuses on practical installations, such as converting IBM PCs, transferring data from Windows and MS-DOS, and running Linux in conjunction with Windows.



Provides detailed instructions and advice on installation for many different systems and environments.
By author of UNIX Pocket Book, which was chosen by PC Magazine as a recommended UNIX book.
CD-ROM contains Versions 1.3 and 2.0 of Linux with installation details.

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About the Author

Senior Staff Engineer, European Strategy and Technology Development, Motorola Semiconductors, Steve Heath has written 15 books on topics covering Apple and IBM PCs, processor architectures, UNIX and Windows NT operating systems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 257 pages
• Publisher: Digital Press (April 24, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555581773
• ISBN-13: 978-1555581770
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,168,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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