Linux Complete (Paperback)

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Product Description

Linux Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. Not only does Linux Complete provide beginners with the essential information they need to get up and running, it features coverage for budding network administrators with topics such as Samba and Apache.
Linux Complete starts out by walking you through installation, showing you how to perform basic tasks, and how to use the X Windows, KDE, and GNOME desktops. From there, you'll delve into connecting to the Internet, configuring and administrating a basic network, and security essentials. Next, Linux Complete shows you how to integrate Linux servers into your Windows network with Samba, how to set up an Apache Web Server and how to use Sendmail, an essential component of any Linux system.
Linux Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Linux.
Inside:
Linux Fundamentals
* Installing Linux
* Performing Basic Commands and Tasks
* Using GNOME and KDE
* Working with Multimedia
Basic Networking and Communications
* Understanding and Configuring TCP/IP Networking
* Creating and Maintaining Accounts
* Connecting to the Internet
* Configuring Hardware and Internet Servers
* Configuring Server Services
Security
* Linux Security Primer
* Building the Most Secure Linux System
* Securing Network Services
Samba and Apache
* Understanding and Integrating SMB/CIFS
* Installing and Configuring Samba
* Understanding Apache
* Installing Apache
* Using the Apache Core Directives
* Locating, Installing, and Using Apache Modules
Sendmail--Visit the Sybex website for these bonus materials
* Installing and Running Sendmail
* Downloading and Compiling Sendmail
* Creating a Basic Sendmail Configuration

From the Back Cover

Linux Complete is a one-of-a-kind book—valuable both for its broad content and its low price. Not only does Linux Complete provide beginners with the essential information they need to get up and running, it features coverage for budding network administrators with topics such as Samba and Apache.

Linux Complete starts out by walking you through installation, showing you how to perform basic tasks, and how to use the X Windows, KDE, and GNOME desktops. From there, you’ll delve into connecting to the Internet, configuring and administrating a basic network, and security essentials. Next, Linux Complete shows you how to integrate Linux servers into your Windows network with Samba, how to set up an Apache Web Server and how to use Sendmail, an essential component of any Linux system.

Linux Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex’s finest authors, so you’ll know where to go to learn even more about Linux.

Inside:
Linux Fundamentals

• Installing Linux
• Performing Basic Commands and Tasks
• Using GNOME and KDE
• Working with Multimedia

Basic Networking and Communications

• Understanding and Configuring TCP/IP Networking
• Creating and Maintaining Accounts
• Connecting to the Internet
• Configuring Hardware and Internet Servers
• Configuring Server Services

Security

• Linux Security Primer
• Building the Most Secure Linux System
• Securing Network Services

Samba and Apache

• Understanding and Integrating SMB/CIFS
• Installing and Configuring Samba
• Understanding Apache
• Installing Apache
• Using the Apache Core Directives
• Locating, Installing, and Using Apache Modules

Sendmail—Visit the Sybex website for these bonus materials

• Installing and Running Sendmail
• Downloading and Compiling Sendmail
• Creating a Basic Sendmail Configuration

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1024 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 2 edition (December 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078214036X
• ISBN-13: 978-0782140361
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #400,461 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference book for Linux!, August 18, 2002

By	Just Some Guy (USA) - See all my reviews

When I first saw this book I was sceptical of how good it would be. The paper is not especially good quality and the price is cheap .... But don't let looks deceive you - 'Linux Complete' is excellent!

The sheer weight of material covered in this book is impressive on its own merit. But for such an inexpensive price it is amazing. For twenty bucks you get walk-throughs on installing Red Hat Linux, setting up Apache, setting up Samba, working with Gnome, handling multimedia, and all the basics you'll need to do a whole host of other tasks. Plus the topic index is very comprehensive.

Linux Complete is better than other computer reference books that are twice the price. It is easy to read, and is useful to beginners and intermediate users. It offers clear and accurate information and good step-by-step instructions. It doesn't cover the various problems that can occur when installing or running Linux software especially well, but considering the wide content covered that's understandable.

This book has saved me many hours of frustration and I have no reservations in recommending it to other users!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, February 26, 2002

By	"bloodsaw" (Curlew, Wa) - See all my reviews

I have read the previous version of this book, and from what I've read I really enjoyed it. The book touches over linux and can get even the greenest greenhorn started working with the operating system.

5.0 out of 5 stars Linux Complete, January 11, 2009

By	Harrison J. Donnelly - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Another Sybex superior text from a publisher you can always trust. Altho now outdated, still a worthwhile.