Linux For Dummies

All-in-One Desk Reference

3rd Edition

Book Details:

Publisher:	For Dummies
Series:	Wiley , For Dummies
Author:	Emmett Dulaney
Edition:	3
ISBN-10:	0470275359
ISBN-13:	9780470275351

Pages:	648
Published:	Jul 08 2008
Posted:	Nov 19 2014
Language:	English
Book format:	PDF
Book size:	7.7 MB

Book Description:

Curious about Linux, the amazing alternative operating system? Not sure which of the zillion different variations is right for you, or how to find out? How wise you are to think of Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies!Because Linux offers so many options, this book helps you narrow them down by giving you five popular Linux distributions on a DVD-Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora, openSUSE Linux, Ubuntu, and Xandros. You get everything you need to test-drive all five, including the instructions to install and use any of them. But that's just the beginning! Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies includes eight individual minibooks, each devoted to a specific aspect of Linux:Linux BasicsLinux DesktopsNetworkingInternetAdministrationSecurityInternet ServersProgrammingYou'll find out how to:Understand the Linux kernelCreate a network and connect a Linux PC to the InternetUse Internet services including Web, Mail, News, FTP, NFS, and DNS.Set up a Windows server using SambaUse Perl, shell, and C programming with LinuxManage system and network security and administrationWork with the OpenOffice.org productivity tools and other applications that come with LinuxSo what are you waiting for? Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is like having a guided tour of the wonderful world of Linux!Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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