This is a guide and reference to Red Hat Linux. It is intended to take developers from the basics of applications through to a solid understanding of desktop capabilities.
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Large is the universe of all-purpose Linux books that ship with a distribution of the popular open-source Unix clone on CD-ROM. Linux Desktop Starter Kit definitely fits into that group (with four distributions included), but it differentiates itself from the herd through its balanced treatment of several popular Linux distributions and a strong chapter on home networking with Linux. The book also pays careful attention to productivity applications that compete with Microsoft Office and other mainstream suites, instead of treating them like an afterthought like other books--which tend to focus on the operating system at the expense of the things you can do with it.
The home-networking chapter deserves a second mention. It shows exactly what you need to do to configure Microsoft Windows computers for TCP/IP networking, set up a Linux box as a print and file server using Samba, and link everything together. The book even provides a recipe for using Linux IP masquerading as a way of sharing an Internet connection between all the computers on the little network you've set up. The recipe is simple and specific to a certain case, but the book reprints the whole IP-masquerading how-to document as an appendix. In fact, about half this book is how-to documents, including the ones on modems and boot-time parameters. Sure, the how-tos exist on the Internet, but printed copies of them--beside Lathrop's solid tutorials--have extra value. --David Wall
Topics covered: Installing, configuring, and running Linux, explained for the benefit of a reader with no Unix experience and little systems-administration knowledge. The book focuses on Red Hat Linux 6.1, but several others (Caldera OpenLinux 2.3, TurboLinux Workstation 3.6, and SuSE Linux 6.1) get substantial attention. Beyond installation, the focus is on office-suite work with StarOffice and (to a lesser extent) Corel WordPerfect Suite. How-to documents explain working with sound, modems, IP masquerading, and networking.
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Everything you need to install, configure, and get started with Linux -- quickly and easily!
If you're among the growing number of Windows users wanting to switch over to Linux or use both Linux and Windows together, this kit will help you get up and running in no time! This highly accessible, easy-to-use book/CD-ROM package contains everything you need to get started including installation instructions, basic configuration guidelines, and general rules of thumb that'll have you using Linux in a matter of hours. You will be able to do the same jobs you do in Windows -- word processing, spreadsheets, email - using the same skills, all for a fraction of the cost of running Microsoft Office. The starter kit covers all major distributions available, including Red Hat Linux, SuSe Linux, and Caldera OpenLinux and contains the latest versions of each on the accompanying CD-ROM. And, the book includes a special section on laptops plus coverage of more advanced operations such as file permissions, and memory management.
This complete starter kit will show you how to:
- Install Linux on your desktop
- Configure Linux easily and troubleshoot problems new users may encounter
- Connect to the Internet using your current ISP
- Use PartitionMagic to run both Windows and Linux on the same PC
- Work in Linux as easily in Windows, at a fraction of the cost
- Resolve any laptop issues including PCM cards, modems, IRQ conflicts, LCS screens, and power management
Written in an engaging, non-technical style, and filled with practical step-by-step instructions, the Linux Desktop Starter Kit is the most complete, hassle-free guide to getting started with Linux today!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hassle free, highly recommended reference and guide.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Linux Desktop Starter Kit (Paperback)
In Linus Desktop Starter Kit, computer expert and professional consultant John Lathrop has assembled everything a user must know to install, configure, and get started with Linux. This complete book/cd-room kit covers all major distributions available, including Red Hat Linux, Caldera OpenLinux, TurboLinux, and SuSE Linux. Lathrop writes in an engaging, easy-to-understand, non-technical style and offers comprehensive, detailed, step-by-step instructions. Linus Desktop Starter Kit is a hassle free, highly recommended guide and reference that will be deeply appreciated by all who are new to Linux, and has a wealth of valuable material for even the experienced Linux user.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great so far,
By robin (usa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Linux Desktop Starter Kit (Paperback)
I have an AMS Roadster that gave me problems when installing red hat 6.2. I know that the red hat cd I had was good because it worked for my desktop. Knowing that laptops can be a struggle I got this book, one because it already had a good rating, and two, it comes with 4 versions of Linux! I had already tried the cumbersome method of downloading it off the net (just my opinion). I've already got the Caldera up and installed in one hour and all of the author's directions worked like a recipe book! I don't think this is as extensive of a book on linux as is readily available, but it seems to be the best book for the win 32 user that's trying to get up and running.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for beginers,
By XichLo (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Linux Desktop Starter Kit (Paperback)
This book is very clear and provides step-by-step guides. That's all you need to get familiar with Linux.
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