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Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies [Paperback]

Naba Barkakati (Author)
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Book Description

December 26, 2002 0764524429 978-0764524424 First Edition
Red Hat continues to improve its version of Linux. And Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies gives you eight different quick-reference guides in a single book. Taken together, these eight books provide detailed information on installing, configuring, and using Red Hat Linux.

What you’ll like most about this book is that you don’t have to read it sequentially chapter by chapter, or, for that matter, even the sections in a chapter. You can pretty much turn to the topic you want and quickly get the answer to your pressing questions about Red Hat Linux, be it about using the word processor or setting up the Web server. This book is for you if you're looking to

  • Install and configure Red Hat Linux from the CD-ROMs included with the book
  • Connect the Red Hat Linux PC to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem
  • Set up dial-up networking with PPP
  • Get tips, techniques, and shortcuts for specific uses of Red Hat Linux

Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies has eight books, each of which focuses on a small set of related topics. If you are looking for information on a specific topic, check the book names on the spine or consult the Table of Contents. These different minibooks in the desktop reference explain:

  • The basics of Red Hat Linux
  • The various aspects of a Red Hat Linux workstation
  • Networking
  • Using the Internet
  • System administration
  • Security
  • Servers
  • Programming

It’s time to get started on your Red Hat Linux adventure. With this guide, you can take out the CDs and install Red Hat Linux. Then, turn to a relevant chapter and let the fun begin. Before you know it, you’ll become an expert at Red Hat Linux!


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From the Back Cover

8 books in 1- your key to Red Hat Linux success!

Your one-stop guide to installing, setting up, and using Red Hat Linux

Take off your hat and curl up with a good book - this one. With this friendly guide in hand, you'll have Red Hat Linux installed in a jiffy. Eight mini reference books help you find your way around the file system, set up a network or an Internet server, keep your stuff safe, and even venture into programming!

All this on two bonus CD-ROMs
* Red Hat Linux 8 Publisher's Edition on two CD-ROMs
* GNOME and KDE graphical user interfaces, Mozilla Web browser, Apache Web server, and more

System Requirements: Pentium class PC with 32 MB RAM (96 MB recommended), CD-ROM, 650 MB RAM hard drive (2.5 GB recommended). See the About the CD-ROM Appendix for details and complete system requirements.

About the Author

Naba Barkakati is a software developer, programming expert, and the author of over 25 books, including Red Hat Linux Secrets and Red Hat Linux Weekend Crash Course.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 888 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; First Edition edition (December 26, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764524429
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764524424
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #819,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a "readable" book on linux!, August 6, 2003
This review is from: Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies (Paperback)
This book garners 5 stars from me because it covers all of the basic topics that a home user would ever face. Unlike other dollar-per-pound books on Linux, this book was actually done by a skilled communitor who has written books before. The fact that it has a section on programming and another on networking was a real plus. As usual, the "Dummies" series are actually quite good. I highly recommend this book over the individual "Red Hat Linux X for Dummies" since it goes in depth on a number of topics. What really sold me was the whole section in the book devoted to the kernel. This kind of information is essential to those of us who modify our systems to any great extent. I hope you like it, too!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Is this book really for "dummies"?, April 30, 2004
This review is from: Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies (Paperback)
The first part of the book covering installation was well laid out and easy to follow, however the installation was so easy that I didn't really need any guidance. It was when it came to configuring the kernal that I really needed help, but I found the explanations very difficult to follow. The instructions for typing in commands may be clear for anyone with some experience, but I think most newbies (like me) would have trouble. I I really wonder if Red Hat linux should be recommended to computer "dummies" at all.
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