Red Hat Linux 7.1 Secrets [Paperback]

Naba Barkakati (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0764547712 | ISBN-13: 978-0764547713 | Edition: 3 CD-ROMs

Red Hat Linux 7.1 Secrets is your top-selling insider's guide to Red Hat! This edition has been updated and revised for RH 7. Linux Journal book reviewer said: I highly recommend this book as a powerful addition to any Linux system administrator's "technical library." Naba Barkakati successfully unlocks hidden techniques for power users and administrators seeking more power and performance from Red Hat. He reveals the undocumented, and hard-to-find features that can turn you into an expert.

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Linux, being the product of thousands of programmers all over the world, is packed with quirks, shortcuts, and hidden efficiencies. Your discovery of these can come as the result of a lot of experimentation, or with the help of people who surveyed the territory before you arrived. Red Hat Linux 7.1 Secrets exists to flatten the learning curve that exists between everyday Linux competence and real expertise. That's not to say that this book is all high-level obscurities that most people won't care about. Indeed, a lot of it is taken up with fundamental stuff like mounting disks and installing RPM files. It's a fine mix for Linux users who flit between Red Hat and other operating systems and need review from time to time, but who also want to work some real magic when they're under Linux.

A typical section deals with how to configure printers for text and graphics work. Naba Barkakati explains how to configure printers, naturally, but also goes into some detail about setting up filters to deal with the "staircase effect" and other problems. The networking chapters go into greater depth on the Domain Naming System (DNS) and the functioning of Linux DNS servers than most Linux books, and there's quite a bit of coverage of modifying and recompiling the new kernel in Red Hat 7.1. All told, this one's a fine Red Hat Linux book. --David Wall

Topics covered: Red Hat Linux 7.1 for intermediate and accomplished users of any earlier version of Linux. A copy of Red Hat Linux 7.1 comes with the book on three companion CD-ROMs, and the book deals with installation, networking, administrating, and writing software for the operating system.

From the Back Cover

Red Hat(r) Linux(r) 7.1 Secrets(r) Packed with shortcuts, tune-ups, fixes, and workarounds, this one-of-a-kind guide is all you need to get more done with Red Hat Linux 7.1. From troubleshooting configuration problems and tweaking GNOME to setting up the Apache server and writing Perl scripts, Linux guru Naba Barkakati delivers hundreds of Red Hat Linux secrets that will take your productivity to a new level. Take control of Red Hat Linux
* Get back on track if you misconfigure X (see Chapter 3)
* Troubleshoot printer configuration problems (see Chapter 6)
* Save time with ed, vi, and emacs shortcuts (see Chapter 14)
* Streamline ppp configuration with the Dialup Configuration Tool (see Chapter 16)
* Set up NFS and Samba for file sharing (see Chapter 22)
* Understand the ins and outs of kernel upgrades and patches (see Chapter 25)
* Get the scoop on securing your Linux system (see Chapter 26)
* Unlock the secrets of shell scripting (see Chapter 28)
* Discover the tricks of writing GUI applications (see Chapter 30)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 1176 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 CD-ROMs edition (May 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764547712
• ISBN-13: 978-0764547713
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,903,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Books! But, not for beginners...!, July 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.1 Secrets (Paperback)

Unless you are completely beginner in Linux world, this book is the best book for configuring and administering Linux RedHat 7.1 This book makes upgrade from previous version of RedHat Linux simple and easy. It provides straight to the point explanation and procedures of real-life how-tos.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If you have linux up and running - DON'T BUY THIS BOOK, September 4, 2001

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This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.1 Secrets (Paperback)

Many pages but for the most part, this book seems devoted to getting you up and running. It then spends quite some time going over the various programs that come with Red Hat. However, lets say you want to install a program that is not an RPM file, and make it available to all users. A scant 5.3 pages of this 1000 page tome are available to assist you with very few examples and not enough information. With or without this book, you will end up going through help files online to figure it out. Unless you want a ... doorstop, and remember, phonebooks are free, skip this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Linux dude, October 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.1 Secrets (Paperback)

Many errors in book. Reviews applications and does not give good examples for setting up a server. Most of the information presented is self explained if you just use the app. yourself.
Most of the errors were related to file locations for 6.2. Before you cut and paste, you need to check what you paste. Author needs to spend more time with 7.1 if he is going to write a book about 7.1.