A complete guide to Linux, the powerful UNIX variant that's freely available, and is becoming increasingly popular with programmers, software developers, and power users.The LINUX Companion explains Linux from beginning to end. Learn how it compares to DOS and Windows, how to install and use it, and how to set up and administer a Linux multi-user system. The book also explains how to configure devices to work with Linux, how to network a Linux system, and how to use Linux as an Internet client or server. Find out where you can get Linux at little or no charge, sources for Linux software, and online sites where you can get even more information about Linux.Programmers, software developers, and power users.
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A comprehensive guide to using and administering Linux Systems. Linux concepts are presented in terms of their DOS and Windows counterparts.
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A complete guide to Linux, the powerful UNIX variant that's freely available, and is becoming increasingly popular with programmers, software developers, and power users.The LINUX Companion explains Linux from beginning to end. Learn how it compares to DOS and Windows, how to install and use it, and how to set up and administer a Linux multi-user system. The book also explains how to configure devices to work with Linux, how to network a Linux system, and how to use Linux as an Internet client or server. Find out where you can get Linux at little or no charge, sources for Linux software, and online sites where you can get even more information about Linux.Programmers, software developers, and power users.
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This book is very old!,
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This review is from: LINUX Companion: The Essential Guide for Users and System Administrators (Paperback)
Not a bad book, but old. The o.s. has gone far beyond the scope of this book. If you have a distro of LINUX newer than 1997 forget it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
no nonsense guide,
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This review is from: LINUX Companion: The Essential Guide for Users and System Administrators (Paperback)
I have read all those heavy weighted books like linux bible, master linux etc and find alot of craps in them. But this book althought is only 160pg excluding appendix make learning linux a real simple journey. like the title imply, the author concentrate on the essential stuff using the command line which is a must know for all linux user. I would highly recomend this book to beginner who want a quick tutorial on using linux via the command console, without going tru the unnecesary craps.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellant starter,
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This review is from: LINUX Companion: The Essential Guide for Users and System Administrators (Paperback)
The book is very short compared to most books out there, but I found it extremely useful. It summarizes the essential commands without delving heavy into a discussion of X. X may be the most popular administration tool these days, but sometimes it's nice to know where and what to use from the command line. It won't tell you everything (no one book will), but it will get you started if your having trouble.
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