Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Christopher Negus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764549413 | ISBN-13: 978-0764549410 | Publication Date: June 21, 2002

"The best overall Red Hat user's book, hands down, no contest."
-Al Stevens, C Programming Columnist, Dr. Dobb's Journal, on a previous edition
* Master new techniques for installation, network configuration, and server setup
* Discover material on iptables firewall setup, DNS servers, wireless Linux LAN, WINE, and more
* Explore print and mail service switching, vsFTP server configuration, and other new features

If Red Hat Linux 7.3 can do it, you can do it too . . .

Whether you're a Linux newbie looking for goof-proof installation tips or a Red Hat veteran who wants the scoop on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of Red Hat 7.3. From customizing a desktop system to troubleshooting a network or setting up a Web server, it's the only reference you'll ever need to become a Red Hat Linux pro.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Red Hat Linux 7.3
* Find updated instructions and procedures for setting up basic services in version 7.3
* Take advantage of expert tips for fast, painless installation
* Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and X Window system
* Get the latest on Webcams, TV cards, and other multimedia and Internet features
* Master Linux administration, from automating system tasks to managing modules and drivers
* Discover how easy it is to set up a LAN and connect to the Internet
* Delve into the latest security solutions, from setting up firewalls (ipchains or iptables) and monitoring LAN traffic to tracking system logs
* Find expert help on tracking down and fixing typical network problems
* Get the scoop on configuring servers, from Web and print servers to e-mail and FTP servers
* Discover how you can configure DNS to launch your server on the Internet

Red Hat Linux 7.3 on 3 CD-ROMs!
* Linux kernel with enhanced scheduling and SMB performance
* GNOME and KDE graphical desktops, including productivity applications, games, administration and Internet tools, and much more
* Apache Web Server, for publishing Web content on the Internet
* Samba file and print server, for sharing files, folders, and printers with Windows computers
* Routing and firewall tools, for routing data between your LAN and the Internet-and protecting your computer from intruders
* MySQL, for setting up a database server

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"The best overall Red Hat user's book, hands down, no contest."
-Al Stevens, C Programming Columnist, Dr. Dobb's Journal, on a previous edition
* Master new techniques for installation, network configuration, and server setup
* Discover material on iptables firewall setup, DNS servers, wireless Linux LAN, WINE, and more
* Explore print and mail service switching, vsFTP server configuration, and other new features

If Red Hat Linux 7.3 can do it, you can do it too . . .

Whether you're a Linux newbie looking for goof-proof installation tips or a Red Hat veteran who wants the scoop on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of Red Hat 7.3. From customizing a desktop system to troubleshooting a network or setting up a Web server, it's the only reference you'll ever need to become a Red Hat Linux pro.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Red Hat Linux 7.3
* Find updated instructions and procedures for setting up basic services in version 7.3
* Take advantage of expert tips for fast, painless installation
* Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and X Window system
* Get the latest on Webcams, TV cards, and other multimedia and Internet features
* Master Linux administration, from automating system tasks to managing modules and drivers
* Discover how easy it is to set up a LAN and connect to the Internet
* Delve into the latest security solutions, from setting up firewalls (ipchains or iptables) and monitoring LAN traffic to tracking system logs
* Find expert help on tracking down and fixing typical network problems
* Get the scoop on configuring servers, from Web and print servers to e-mail and FTP servers
* Discover how you can configure DNS to launch your server on the Internet

Red Hat Linux 7.3 on 3 CD-ROMs!
* Linux kernel with enhanced scheduling and SMB performance
* GNOME and KDE graphical desktops, including productivity applications, games, administration and Internet tools, and much more
* Apache Web Server, for publishing Web content on the Internet
* Samba file and print server, for sharing files, folders, and printers with Windows computers
* Routing and firewall tools, for routing data between your LAN and the Internet-and protecting your computer from intruders
* MySQL, for setting up a database server

About the Author

Christopher Negus has been working with UNIX systems, the Internet, and (more 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 and other Linux systems.
During the past few years, Chris has written several book on UNIX and the Internet, including Caldera OpenLinux Bible, Internet Explorer 4 Bible, and Netscape Plug-ins For Dummies for Wiley Publishing. He also co-wrote several books for Que Corporation, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Networking (second and third editions) and Using UNIX (second edition). Chris's other writings include articles for Internet World, NetWare Connection, and Visual Developer magazine.
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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1104 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (June 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764549413
• ISBN-13: 978-0764549410
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,676,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christopher Negus has been one of the world's leading writers of Linux books for nearly a decade. His Red Hat Linux Bible series has sold more than one-quarter million copies worldwide. Chris also authored or coauthored the books Linux Bible (2005 through 2007 editions), Linux Toys, Linux Toys II, and Linux Troubleshooting Bible for Wiley Publishing. For Prentice Hall, Chris is the editor of the Negus Live Linux Series and author of that series' flagship book, Live Linux CDs. Before becoming a full-time author, Chris Negus worked on UNIX operating system development teams at AT&T Bell Labs, UNIX System Labs, and Novell in the 1980s and 1990s. In particular, Chris worked in the areas of UNIX system administration and networking. When not working on computer books, Chris likes to spend time with his family: Sheree, Seth, and Caleb. Chris also enjoys playing soccer, singing opera (when nobody can hear him), and making things out of old computers.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that fits its title, July 30, 2002

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This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible (Paperback)

This book, unlike many of its kind, includes an in-depth look at the KDE Destop manager, tetex publishing and a lot of instructions on how to maintain your Red Hat system. Most books on Red Hat 6.x-7.x just help you with the installation and then leave you there. This book assumes that you wish to use your computer in a productive way and gives you the tools to do it. There is, however, no discussion of the Red Hat version of gnoRPM which is a very helpful guide to installing and ugrading any of the packages available to RedHat. Negus is mostly concerned with the nuts-and-bolts of command line interaction with the system. This is good if you really want to learn as you go. The size of the book makes it very heavy, but it is worth every penny and will probably become one of your best Red Hat books for years to come.
I am very glad to have and will use it as my main reference. Negusb is a great author.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A complete reference, August 21, 2002

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Edwin Antonio Gamero (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible (Paperback)

This is a great reference for medium linux users, and it has many tips. If you are working in a home server or a personal project about networking, you got your best reference. You have a detailed explanation about many server tasks, for example: FTP server, HTTP server, secure user access and other topics.
You can try everything inside the book with your PC after installing Linux in your system (included installer Cds with the book). The complete reference.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Still looking., October 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible (Paperback)

I'm still looking for the right book. I've read quite a few of these Linux books looking for something that I can recommend to people who are new to Linux but, not new to computing. People who are knoledgeable but not too familiar with Linux.

To be fair, this book covers an enormous subject. It tries to cover a tremendous amount of material in 1000 pages. However, when a book claims to be The Bible on a subject and "100% Comprehensive", one has high expectations.

The biggest problem with this book is that it is hard to read. It simply doesn't flow well and the topics are not ordered in a sensible manner. For example, Chapter 2 discusses installing Red Hat for the first time. This is fine and is certainly detailed enough however, the chapter ends with a downright flippant discussion on recompiling the Linux kernel.(If you don't know, this is a complex and dangerous operation in Linux and should not be attempted until a fair bit of familiarity with Linux has been developed.) This discussion should have been toward the end of the book and should have been far more detailed or, better yet it should have been left out completely. Although this is an extreme example, there are numerous other instances in the book where the arrangement of the material presented is not good.

Some of the material covered is in good detail. However, some is completely inadequate. For example a full chapter is devoted to Sendmail and rightly so, Sendmail could easily take up the whole book. But, after touting the advantages of Postfix, new to Red Hat 7.3, as a Sendmail replacement, the book gives a single page on Postfix and advises to look in the Postfix documentation for further information. Why mention it, if you aren't going to discuss it?

Contrary to how it may seem from this review, this book is NOT bad. This book is a good reference book to have on the shelf if you are somewhat familiar with Linux and you need to implement a particular service quickly. In most cases The book gives you enough information to quickly install and configure a particular service such as Apache or Sendmail or Samba, etc.

Now then, the problem is whose review do you use? What is the reviewer's background? How knowledgeable are they, and how does their skill set compare to your's. Hopefully the following will help you decide. I have 10 years experience as a network engineer and hold the following certifications: CNE, MCSE, CCNP, CCA, CUE, ASE, NNCSE, NNCDE and more. I am not new to Linux but I am far from expert on this broad subject.