Moving to Linux

Discover Ubuntu, Today's Hottest LinuxEveryone's talking about Ubuntu-it's not just 100% free, it's the most useful, practical desktop Linux ever! Now, Linux expert Marcel Gagn reveals Ubuntu's amazing power and helps you migrate from Windows faster than you ever thought possible.Moving to Ubuntu Linux will teach you how to do virtually anything with Ubuntu-write documents, create spreadsheets, surf the Web, use email, listen to music, watch movies, and play games. Install Ubuntu fast, with easy, step-by-step instructions Take control, with the GNOME desktop environment and Nautilus file manager Browse the Internet using Firefox, the powerful browser that's quickly replacing Microsoft Internet Explorer Find and install all the software you'll ever ne...

The Definitive Guide to Linux Network Programming offers a clear, concise treatment of creating clients and servers under the Linux operating system. This book assumes that you know C and have experience developing code on Linux, but it provides everything else you'll need as a programmer for real-world network programming. Whether youre a Windows developer looking to expand to Linux, or youre a proficient Linux developer looking to incorporate client-server programming into your applications, this book has a wealth of invaluable information to suit your needs. This book covers design, implementation, debugging, and security. Youll also learn about the many kinds of socket types, sessioned versus sessionless protocols, and encryption, as well as how...

There's a part of each of us that likes to head off the beaten path.. take the road less traveled. Sound like you? Maybe you're ready for an inexpensive alternative to Windows? The last thing you need when you're trying to be a trailblazer is to be bogged down with bulky books, piles of manuals, and expensive software. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Linux is the perfect balance of information and explanation. Here's how to do it. Here's why. (And you get Linux, too!)...