Red Hat Linux Survival Guide [Paperback]

Mohammed J. Kabir (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0764536311 | ISBN-13: 978-0764536311 | Edition: 1st

Red Hat sealed and approved - survive installing and configuring Red Hat Linux with this handy quick reference by your side.

This quick-reference book contains the core information you need to install and configure the Red Hat Linux Operating System. It focuses on both the home and office uses of Red Hat Linux. Topics covered in the book include installing and upgrading Linux; Dual-booting Linux (for home networking); and Setting up Linux with DHCP, etc.(for home networking).

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From the Back Cover

Your Official Red Hat(r) Linux(r) Survival Guide Reviewed and approved by the experts at Red Hat, this handy reference delivers the essential information you need to set up a Red Hat Linux system, at work or at home. Beginning with exceptionally clear instructions for installation, upgrades, and dual-booting, Linux expert Mohammed Kabir shows you step by step how to get up and running with a Red Hat Linux workstation or server. From setting up a network and running programs to configuring the X Window System and establishing Web services, this handy guide is all you need to tackle typical challenges-and get down to work. Authoritative Advice on Setting Up a Red Hat Linux System
* Install or upgrade Red Hat Linux as a standalone or dual-boot system
* Configure the X Window System and use the GNOME desktop
* Run programs, manage users, and work with files and directories
* Customize the Linux kernel to suit your needs
* Set up Apache Web server, sendmail mail server, Wu-FTPD FTP server, and BIND DNS server(r)
* Share files and printers with other computers using Samba and NFS servers
* Look up common Linux commands and basic IP information in the handy appendixes
Reviewed and Approved by the Experts at Red Hat www.redhat.com www.hungryminds.com

About the Author

MOHAMMED J. KABIR is the founder and CEO of Evoknow, Inc., a company specializing in the development of customer relationship management software. His books include Red Hat Linux 7 Server, Red Hat Linux Administrator's Handbook, Red Hat Linux Security and Optimization, and Apache Server 2 Bible.

Product Details

• Paperback: 650 pages
• Publisher: *Red Hat; 1st edition (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764536311
• ISBN-13: 978-0764536311
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mohammed Junayed Kabir (prefers to be called Kabir) was born in Bangladesh in 1971. He came to Sacramento, CA in 1990 to study computer engineering and has been living in Sacramento since then. His first book CGI Primer was written in 1995 and published in 1996. Kabir continued to write a dozen more books on Linux, Apache, MySQP/PHP, etc. over the last decade. He decided to stop writing technical books for publishers as he found the publishing process to be outdated and feels technical writing is best done in online format where changes, revisions and updates are up to speed with technologies that are written about.

Kabir is working on few new online titles: Virtual CIO for Small Business -- an online book to help small businesses make better technology decisions; The Software Company in a Box; Smart Sourcing Software for Small Companies -- a guide to help small businesses identify software needs, learn how to engage and manage small software projects using common sense tools and methodologies.

Kabir's company, EVOKNOW (short for Evolutionary Knowledge), focuses on building Web apps that help customers find initial user base and the kick-off buzz needed to launch new products and services. Kabir can be reached at [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

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26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Factually Incorrect, Out of Date, February 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Red Hat Linux Survival Guide (Paperback)

I am an experienced Red Hat Linux user and was disgusted at how much incorrect and/or misleading information is in this book and the others in this series. The book is years out of date on config tools, printer tools, etc. They explain linuxconf. :| They talk about LILO but not GRUB. :| I know one of the technical editors for this book, who said that she was paid to proof the books, but the publisher decided to pay no attention to her comments. I am saddened that this book has the Red Hat name, and suggest you avoid this title.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to Red Hat for Beginners, December 4, 2002

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NetXperts of Chicago (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Red Hat Linux Survival Guide (Paperback)

I have used this book more times than any other book that I own about Linux (about 8 books total) and I must say this is the most clear and concise book of all! Not to mention the most space saving and less bulky of them. If you just started with Linux BUY THIS BOOK! Unless you think bigger is better. :-)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Portable guide, February 15, 2002

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Leon (Orlando, Fla USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Red Hat Linux Survival Guide (Paperback)

Takes over were the O'Reilly books leave off. An excellent guide to carry around. I especially recommended it to serious newbies or people who don't deal with linux constantly. All the basics are covered here. And the book is laid out in an intuitive manner! This is a big bonus when you are in a hurry.
The driver info is a bit dated, but who expects the latest info on drivers from a dead tree?
You can survive in a linux environment with this book.