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"It's a comforting and super helpful read, and is a real confidence builder. And, it contains the Xandros distro!" -- Free Software Magazine, March 23, 2006

...captures an energy and enthusiasm for Xandros Linux that is clearly instructive, enlightening and enthusiastically energetic. -- Kickstart News, September 2005 (http://www.kickstartnews.com/reviews/books/linux_made_easy_grant.html)

A good book and a good flavor of Linux. -- On Computers, September 2005 (http://www.oncomp.com/sept05-3.htm)

A great way to get installed and get comfortable using Linux in everyday life. -- InfoWorld, September 7, 2005 (http://weblog.infoworld.com/smbit/archives/2005/09/linux_made_easy.html)

A must have for every public library. -- Linux Librarian, September 25, 2005 (http://www.linuxlibrarian.org/blog/?p=325)

An excellent starting point for Linux users. -- Midwest Book Review, October 2005

Easy to read while containing a lot of information. Even for a long-time Linux user a lot can be learned. -- Writer’s Perspective, July 21, 2005,

If you're needing to get started with Linux, then settle in with Linux Made Easy. -- Blogcritics, September 14, 2005 (http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/09/14/215045.php)

It’s a good book and a good flavor of Linux. -- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, September 14, 2005 (http://www.ardemgaz.com/ShowStoryTemplate.asp?Path=ArDemocrat/2005/09/12&ID=Ar02600&Section=Business)

Readers will learn how to do everything on their Linux machine that they used to do with Windows--perhaps even more. -- Planet Utica, September 22, 2005 (http://www.planetutica.org/html/books.html)

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Linux is an operating system, just like Windows or Mac OS. If you’re looking at this book, you’re probably somewhat of a Linux newbie. Maybe you’re a Windows refugee – you just can’t take it anymore or you want to stop paying through the nose for software and the latest buggy upgrade. Or you just want to try something new.

Linux Made Easy is a hands-on, step-by-step, project-based guide that will make it easier than ever for you to join the world of Linux and start using it instead of Windows. And, thanks to the Xandros version of Linux (included with this book), the transition from Windows to Linux is easier than ever before.

Linux Made Easy concentrates on the subjects most non-geeks care about, like installation (easy as pie); using the Internet; playing CDs, using scanners; working with digital cameras and photos; playing games; downloading software; syncing PDAs; printing; and making Internet phone calls (we even give you a 120-minute SkypeOut coupon).

Whatever your level of experience, Linux Made Easy will show you how to do everything with Linux that you’re used to doing with Windows—and more. And you’ve got everything that you need to get started right here: Xandros on CD and those free SkypeOut minutes so you can call Microsoft and ask for a refund on that unused version of Windows XP.

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CD-ROM: 463 pages
Publisher: No Starch Press (June 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593270577
ISBN-13: 978-1593270575
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
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The first time Xandros ever came into my active consciousness was when I received an email from a compu-friend of mine who wrote, You know what's cool? Read the first page

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Xandros Networks, Media Player, Screen Capture, Palm Pilot Tool, Menu Editor, Tux Type, General Settings, Tux Paint, Font Installer, Ogg Vorbis, First Run Wizard, Live Bookmark, Doing the Left Bank, Bookmarks Toolbar, Bookmarks Manager, Boot Manager, New Applications, Tux Typing, United States, Application Updates, Bitstream Vera Sans, Expert View, New Snapshot, Palm Document Converter, Quick Browser

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid book, solid distribution, easy to use, September 16, 2005

By	Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Linux Made Easy is one of the most user friendly books on working with the Linux desktop around. Part of the reason is the choice of the Xandros distribution of Linux as the included distribution. For those not familiar with Xandros it is one of the most popular of the desktop versions because the focus is on a user-friendly implementation. The author provides the details on installation and goes into much more detail than most similar books. He follows that with the basics of how to use the various included programs as well as how to download and install other popular ones. This book contains lots of good, detailed information on customizing your system, adding printers, interfacing with your PDA, using the contact manager, surfing the Internet, setting email, working with music files, working with DVDs, working with the office productivity suite (OpenOffice), and even playing games. Because of the attention to detail and very non-technical writing style this is probably one of the best choices for the completely new user who wants to install and use Linux as their primary desktop OS.

These days one of the first questions people ask about a book with a Linux distribution included is whether it is a LiveCD that can run without installing to the hard drive. That is not the case with this Linux distribution. It must be installed to the hard drive but can be installed in a dual boot configuration. In my case I had a problem installing it but contacted the publicist who was very helpful and sent another copy of the disk. Xandros provides no support for the Open Circulation edition and so it was necessary to contact the publisher. From the new disk it installed easily, found all the hardware, correctly configured everything that it should and was an absolute thing of beauty to see if you've ever worked your way through an installation of Linux from scratch before. This version of Linux found all of my Windows shares automatically, setup networking automatically, and just plain worked just like the book said it would. If you are new to Linux and want a friendly desktop version to learn how it works on the desktop then this book will provide everything you need to install and use Xandros and some of the most commonly used software programs. Linux Made Easy is highly recommended for the person new to Linux who wants to learn about Linux on the desktop and has the hard drive free space available to install it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars XANDROS: THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD OF LINUX, August 31, 2005

By	John R. Vacca "Tech Write Independent Reviewer" (Pomeroy, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You may wonder if Xandros is the one for you, with so many distributions or distros out there. Author Rickford Grant has done an outstanding job of putting together a book that guides you to easily using the Linux distros: Xandros, without any geeking around.

Grant begins by introducing you to the world of Linux in general and Xandros in particular. Next, the author reviews everything you need to do before he guides you through the installation steps to get Xandros up and happily running on your machine. Then, he explains the one-step process of delivering you to your new desktop via the Xandros boot loader screen. The author continues by showing you how to set up your Internet connection. In addition, the author next covers most of Xandros' features: like working with your files in the Xandros File Manager. He also shows you how to work with floppies, CDs, DVDs, and other removable media. The author next shows you how to get things the way you want via the Xandros Control Center. Next, the author explores the expanding and updating of your system via Xandros networks. Then, he shows you how to set up and use your printer. Grant continues with a discussion of how to work with your scanner. Next, the author discusses how to work with gPhoto2 digital camera library that is included in your Xandros system. Then, he covers how to work with your PDS. In addition, Grant continues by taking a look at the various software tools you can use to take advantage of the Xandors Internet-oriented applications. Next, he shows you how to rip CDs and create MP3 and Ogg files, how to change the tags of such files, and how to play them. Then, he explains how Xandros allows you to view video files you download from the Internet or from your digital movie camera or watch Internet video streams, video CDs, and unencrypted DVDs. The author then focuses on Xandros' graphical capabilities. He then moves on to a discussion of office and other productivity applications. Next, he covers in detail the 11 games that Xandros comes with; as well as, the many others that are available via the Xandros Networks. Then, he discusses the applications for children that come bundled with the Xandros Networks. Finally, he closes this book by showing you how to use Linux commands.

With the preceding in mind, the author has done an excellent job of providing you with hands-on experience on how to use Xandros, that will help you to develop the basic skills that you can then build upon and apply later on. So, by the time you finish this book, you'll be able to do all of things you were able to do with Windows--and more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Linux Distribution and Guide Book, November 7, 2005

By	W. F. Borman "Former Web Editor, SW Indiana P... (Evansville, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are a mainstream computer user, tired of the cost and vulnerabilities of the Microsoft Windows operating environment and ready to switch to Linux, this book and the included CD with the Xandros Linux distribution will give you the means and show you how. Pick up a copy and go for it. End of review - the rest is detail.

I installed the single Xandros Desktop 3.0 Open Cirulation CD on my old desktop computer that already was loaded with Windows ME and Linspire 5.0. I expected Xandros to overwrite Linspire, but it snugged up next to it in sisterly harmony. On reboot it offered a choice of Xandros, Windows, or Linspire, making it easy to compare the three. Xandros automatically recognized my router and broadband connection and allowed access to the Windows partitions on the computer as well as on my Windows XP laptop connected via Wi-Fi. It accessed all three partitions on a USB-connected external hard drive and recognized my Wacom Tablet as soon as I plugged it in. I also managed to install my network printer.

The basic Xandros Open Circulation distribution includes many Linux productivity programs, such as the Mozilla-Firefox browser, OpenOffice.org office suite, a paint program, a vast collection of multi-media tools, a calculator, personal organizer programs (including a Palm Pilot tool), some games, in short, most everything you need in daily computer use.

The book provides valuable guidance in getting the most out of the included programs. What is not obvious, until you read the book, is the inclusion of a utility called the Xandros Networks that makes it easy to find, download, and painlessly install a large number of additional programs on the Web. I used it to install several programs that were not included on the Xandros disk, as shown in detail in the book. I also used it to locate and download a driver for my scanner. Included with the book is a coupon for 120 minutes of free worldwide PC-to-phone calling with Skype.

In summary, if you want to get started with Linux, Linux Made Easy with the included CD is your best bet. This is the book that should have been called Linux for Non-Geeks.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Even comes with a CD install Linux
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This is great help on a great OS, It's like getting more answers then does express on Xandros manual. The book gives you the extra step that might be missing.

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