Teach Yourself Linux [Paperback]

Steve Oualline (Author), Eric Foster-Johnson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1558285989 | ISBN-13: 978-1558285989 | Publication Date: February 17, 2000

If you're an intermediate or advanced computer programmer looking to master Linux, then Teach Yourself Linux is your key to success.

Written in jargon-free language, Teach Yourself Linux is full of cross-references, visual step-by-step procedures, and real-world applications that enable you to master the Open Source operating system that's taking the PC world by storm. This book helps you become proficient by explaining the following:

• Installing and configuring Linux, understanding Linux commands, and using text editing features
• Finding help and performing a full backup
• Navigating the Linux desktop, from the X Window system to applications
• Working with Microsoft Windows
• Connecting to the Web and using Internet tools
• Setting up your own Web server
• Building an advanced system configuration

Two bonus CD-ROMs are packed with Linux software, including Red Hat Linux 6.1 and Internet access programs, as well as information on how to upgrade your Linux software.

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From the Back Cover

Teach Yourself Linux
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• Master the Open Source operating system that's taking the PC world by storm
• Conquer installation challenges with clear, step-by-step instructions
• Get up to speed on Linux commands, shells, directories, and the X Window System
• Access the Internet using the Linux suite of networking tools
• Put WordPerfect, StarOffice, GIMP and other Linux applications to work

Red Hat Linux 6.1 included on 2 CD-ROMs!

About the Author

About the Author Steve Oualline is the author of Discover Linux. Eric Foster-Johnson is a software developer who works on Linux, UNIX, Windows NT, and a variety of other systems every day. An experienced author, Foster-Johnson's books include Graphical Applications with Tcl and Tk, Perl Modules, UNIX in Plain English (with Kevin Reichard), and Linux: Configuration and Installation with Patrick Volkerding and Kevin Reichard.

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (February 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558285989
• ISBN-13: 978-1558285989
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,999,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book WILL help you setup Linux, April 11, 2000

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Jeremy (Near Philly) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Linux (Paperback)

I've tried a couple of different books on installing Linux and this is the only one that was of any help. In one evening I set up my sound card, printer, and network!

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it lacks any discussion on Perl or C that you can find in almost every other Linux book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An Incomplete Book, November 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Teach Yourself Linux (Paperback)

The book did well in getting you started. It went through step by step the installation and setup of Linux. It taught you how to use the included applications and some basic terminal commands.

It left out one key subject area that is a mystery to most Linux beginners: how to install programs that didn't come built-in.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for anyone who wants to get serious with Linux, January 1, 2002

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"jaydee8" (VGL, Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself Linux (Paperback)

This was my first book on the subject and i could definately have found a better book. The title "Teach yourself linux" couldn't be more true, you need to teach yourself Linux because this book wont be much of a help. The authors don't go deep at all, just scratching the surface, not explaining much. Important things as the installation process, the structure of the system, and some bits here and there are written poorly and will almost definately leave a beginner helpless. As the authors say, this book is for a beginner but in my opinion it's a bit too confusing for a beginner.
Don't buy this book if you want to get serious with Linux, there are far better books out there.
The Red Hat CD + RPM-packages CD and a useful section about text-editing barely makes this book a two star.