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Red Hat Linux (v 5.2) Unleashed 3rd Edition

by David Pitts (Author), Bill Ball (Author), David Horvath (Author)

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Explores the core features of Red Hat's Linux distribution, explains how to install and configure Linux and the X Window System, and covers system administration, security, and network services

ISBN-10

067231410X
ISBN-13

978-0672314100
Edition

3rd
Publisher

Sams
Publication date

1998
February 1
Language

EN
English
Dimensions

7.5 x 2.3 x 9.3
inches
Length

1020
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The darling of the open-source movement, Linux offers up a tinkerer's dream: the ability to configure, manipulate, and (potentially) improve absolutely everything about the operating system. Red Hat Linux Unleashed recognizes the central desire of Linux adopters--control over just about everything (including the source code). The book devotes copious pages to step-by-step instructions to accompany the Red Hat installation CD-ROM.

Red Hat Linux Unleashed explains some troubleshooting techniques, mostly by detailing prevention. The authors want readers to understand the processes underlying Linux in order to make intelligent decisions about system maintenance. A good portion of the book deals with network administration, including chapters on STMP & POP, FTP, and security issues. For those looking to host Web servers, the specifics of Apache, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Network Information Service (NIS) client/server database systems, and Network File System (NFS) software all receive ample coverage.

While Red Hat Linux Unleashed does try to be all things to all people, the authors acknowledge the impossibility of this mandate. They sprinkle URLs throughout the book, encouraging readers to visit other locations for more in-depth coverage. A strong overall resource, Red Hat Linux Unleashed is a good place to start for Linux installation. --Jennifer Buckendorff

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sams; 3rd edition (February 1, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1020 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 067231410X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0672314100
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.88 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 2.25 x 9.25 inches

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Christopher J. Abraham

They Ran a Cray-Level Open Source Super Computer...

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 1999

I bought this book because it was the only book reviewing my flavor of Linux, RedHat 5.2.
It is comprehensive and expansive and includes the CDs you would get from Red Hat anyway, with the addition of the thorough book and everyday reference.
I found an article that said the fastest benchmark of a povray rendering is the Cray supercomputer costing $5.5 Million until some scientists got together and linked a harem of Pentium II Xeons for $150,000 and matched matched the Cray's time. Of course, running the Red Hat they bought out of the back of a RH Unleashed Book.
So, with all that and the tide of change, it is a prudent choice, if you ask me!

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jonhurst@one.net Jonathan Hurst

Horrible

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 1999

I purchased this book-a big mistake! The book is really a reference for those who allready know Linux. Allthough, if you allready know linux why would yo buy this book? I found the intallation shaky. I found myself going to Redhat's web site and reading their instruction on my other computer while I installed linux on another computer. This was awkward and would be impossible for a large amount of people. After the installation was complete I could not log on-why because the book did'nt mention logging in on as "root" right after the installtion chapter. I got fustrated and bought Linux for Dummies. It was much better. Once I got that running I bought an OEM CD of Redhat 6.0. It cost my only $12.00 including shipping and handling(allthough you can download it for free). The dummies book I got for around twenty dollars. If you really want a book buy the dummies book. If you can download the software from a network and use Redhat's and other web sites and you will be better off.

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KingNothing

Overall a good book but lacking in some areas

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 1999

I was most bothered by the lack of partition information. More or less it says to create the partitions but it doesn't tell you what sizes or anything. To a linux beginner I have no idea what size to make them. Anyhow, I got linux up and running.

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Joe

Worthwhile purchase, but heavy CD case.

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2013

This is a love letter to what was my first exposure to Linux after 14 years.

This book was like having my own personal fast-speaking geek who would rattle off everything you can do with Linux, but never slow down enough to really tell you how to do any of it (though the crash course in shell scripting came in handy later).

That said, this book was the perfect combination of tools and inspiration to hook me into a phenomenon just as it went from obscure to excitingly promising. That was well worth every penny I earned serving fast food to pay for it in high school.

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