Linux Bible 2009 Edition: Boot up Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and more (Bible (Wiley)) (Paperback)

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Product Description

As the ultimate resource on the basics of the Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools, this book is written by the ultimate author on all things Linux. This transition resource is ideal if you are making the move from Windows or Macintosh to using Linux as your desktop system, and explains the Linux technology, offers detailed installation instructions, and includes step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components. You’ll relish the in-depth descriptions that will help you choose the best Linux distribution to suit your needs.

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From the Back Cover

Run the world's most popular free operating system on your own computer

Get in on the Linux phenomenon! Play music and games, publish on paper or on the Web, and communicate over the Internet. This comprehensive book includes step-by-step instructions and software for 18 different Linux distributions. Whether you are an enterprising do-it-yourselfer or an aspiring Linux professional, you can start here on your path to software freedom.

• Master Linux for desktops, servers, and workstations

• Find, install, and use loads of free and open source software

• Create your own cool apps with useful programming tools

• Launch all your music, video, images, and documents in Linux

• Browse, e-mail, or chat over the Internet from a Linux desktop

• Set up your own e-mail and Web (LAMP) servers

• Make safe connections with firewalls and other security tools

A total of 18 different Linux distributions are included on the DVD and CD-ROM.

• To try out Linux, boot directly KNOPPIX, openSUSE, Ubuntu, Gentoo, BackTrack, and other live Linux distributions

• To keep Linux permanently, install Fedora, Ubuntu, openSUSE, Debian GNU, Damn Small Linux, Slackware Linux, and other distributions to your hard disk

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Product Details

• Paperback: 888 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Pap/Dvdr/C edition (January 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470373679
• ISBN-13: 978-0470373675
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,511 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile addition to your technical library., September 3, 2009

By	Mark C. Roloff - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is loaded with helpful information that will clearly and concisely explain the fundamentals, and other advanced topics, of Linux. When I started using Linux, I had a ton of questions about the kernel and file system, and I couldn't seem to find many answers on the web. This book told me everything, without the pretentious terms of a veteran administrator, that I needed to know in order to really get a firm grasp on how Linux works. I highly recommend this book to anyone whom is either simply curious about Linux, a new user, or whom is a seasoned user looking for good reference material.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference, August 31, 2009

By	Donley Parmentier "donpar" (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent reference book covering a wide range of Linux distributions as well as many other topics related to Linux in general. Recommended!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, April 6, 2009

By	Douglas E. Radcliffe (Dinwiddie,VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Very good book. A lot of information. Very easy to understand without talking down to you.