Fedora 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible [Paperback]

Christopher Negus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470485043 | ISBN-13: 978-0470485040 | Publication Date: July 20, 2009 | Edition: 1

The leading Fedora book-over a quarter of a million copies sold of previous editions!

What better way to learn Fedora 11 than with the leading Fedora book from the best-selling Linux author, Christopher Negus with Eric Foster Johnson? Whether you're new to Linux or an advanced user, this power-packed guide is loaded with what you need. Install, run, and manage the latest version of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux-then polish your system administration skills and get up to speed on the very latest in networking, desktop, and server enhancements.

Master the Linux shell, file system, and text editor; how to set up users and automate system tasks; and much more in over a thousand pages of step-by-step instruction. Boot the full DVD of Fedora 11, including almost all binary code packages, or do a Live Install of the CD for rescuing, troubleshooting, or installing Fedora.

• Fedora is a free, open source Linux operating system sponsored by Red Hat as an open source community project; the technological innovations from the Fedora Project are then implemented in Red Hat's commercial offering, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Covers step-by-step instructions for making Linux installation simple and painless; how to take advantage of the desktop interface (including coverage of AIGLX); and how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor
• Also covers setting up users; automating system tasks; backing up and restoring files; dealing with the latest security issues and threats; using and customizing the desktop menus, icons, window manager, and xterm; and how to create and publish formatted documents with Linux applications
• The DVD and CD that come with the book include Fedora Linux 11 and an official Fedora 11 LiveCD (bootable and installable)

This is the book you need to succeed with Fedora 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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From the Back Cover

Get tomorrow's Linux technology today in Fedora 11

Fedora is the best cutting-edge Linux operating system available. Install it on your own desktop or personal server and you'll have your hands on the latest Linux technology. Learn to use it today and you'll be ready for upcoming enterprise Linux systems when they arrive. Install, configure, and use Fedora as anything from a desktop to an Internet server. Use this book as a guide to installing or running Fedora from the included DVD and Live CD.

Set up Fedora or Red Hat Enterprise Linux to:

• Create encrypted file systems, use lightweight desktops, and try online games with new features in Fedora

• Navigate your computer with GNOME®, KDE®, Xfce, or Sugar (One Laptop Per Child) Desktops

• Manage and use documents, spreadsheets, presentations, music, and images

• Connect easily to your network with NetworkManager

• Draw from massive online Fedora and third-party software repositories

• Build an Internet server with e-mail, Web, DNS, FTP, and database services

What's on the DVD and CD-ROM?

Official Fedora 11 install DVD

Official Fedora 11 GNOME desktop live/install CD

System Requirements: Please see the Preface and Appendix A for details and complete system requirements.

New in Fedora 11

• Ext4 file systems

• RPM 4.6

• Cortado streaming video

• Improved webcam support

• Connection sharing with NetworkManager

• Better printer support

Graphical administration tools make configuration easy

Spin, wobble, or twist with desktop effects

Choose from hundreds of desktop and online games

About the Author

Christopher Negus has been working with UNIX systems, the Internet, and (most recently) Linux systems for more than two decades. During that time, Chris worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories, UNIX System Laboratories, and Novell, helping to develop the UNIX operating system. Features from many of the UNIX projects Chris worked on at AT&T have found their way into Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora, and other Linux systems.
Chris is the author of all editions of what started out as Red Hat Linux Bible, which because of the name changes of Red Hat’s Linux projects has evolved into the book you are holding. Most recently, Chris co-authored multiple books in the Linux Toolbox series: Fedora Linux Toolbox, Ubuntu Linux Toolbox, Mac OS X UNIX Toolbox, SUSE Linux Toolbox, and BSD UNIX Toolbox (Wiley Publishing). Besides that, Chris authored Linux Bible 2009 Edition and co-wrote CentOS Bible, Linux Troubleshooting Bible and Linux Toys II for Wiley Publishing. Chris also authored Live Linux CDs and co-authored the Official Damn Small Linux Book, as part of the Negus Software Solutions Series.
Today, Chris works as a Linux instructor for Red Hat, Inc. and has achieved certification as a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat Certified Examiner (RHCX). At home, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Sheree, and his boys, Caleb and Seth. His hobbies include soccer, singing, and exercising with Sheree.

Eric Foster-Johnson is a veteran programmer who works daily with Linux, Unix, and Windows and other operating systems. By day, he writes enterprise Java software for ObjectPartners, a Minnesota consulting firm. He has authored and co-authored a number of Linux and Unix titles including Red Hat RPM Guide, Teach Yourself Linux, Teach Yourself Unix, and Perl Modules.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1128 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (July 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470485043
• ISBN-13: 978-0470485040
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Negus- Fed11, October 28, 2009

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R. Purdie (Wellington, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fedora 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible (Paperback)

As always a good book.
However its angling more towards the non expert user and how to use all the excellent packages, rather than a nuts and bolts Linux guide.
Excellent for a starter user and still a comprehensive guide.
A few references to earlier releases that need weeding out.
This replaced my Fed 7 copy of the same book and I certainly needed to update the book.
Recommended for all newbies to linux.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Superficial and recycled material, August 27, 2009

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Sidney J. Hymes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fedora 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible (Paperback)

I've bought a number of Chris Negus's books over the years and, until recently, thought he did a decent job of explaining Red Hat and Fedora systems. With his last two "Bible" books, though, he's convinced me to look elsewhere (in particular, Mark Sobell's books) for useful information.

For a book billed as "The book you need to succeed!", it lacks any meaningful troubleshooting tips or any in-depth look at the topics. It is obvious that parts of the Fedora 9 and 10 "Bibles" have been recycled without updating. Many of the online guides do a much better job of walking one through the installation and utilization of the software.

If this is your first time working with Linux, it is borderline acceptable. If you're upgrading an existing installation, look elsewhere.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first book for a system administrator, March 21, 2010

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Steve E. Chapel (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fedora 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible (Paperback)

The Fedora 11 Bible is first and foremost an easy-to-follow hands-on guide for installing and using your own Linux system, but it also serves well as a gentle introduction to Linux system administration. The book doesn't get bogged down with lots of theory, but rather gets down to the nitty-gritty step-by-step details of installing Linux, using desktop applications, performing basic system administration tasks, setting up networking, and configuring different types of servers. Once you've set up your system, I recommend The Linux Administration Handbook for further details of system administration if you decide you want to know more.