The definitive guide to the basics of one of the most popularoperating systems in the world Whether you’re a first-time Linux user or you’re migrating fromanother operating system, this book is an ideal introductory guidefor getting comfortable with the building-block nature of Linux.Written by bestselling author Christopher Negus, this guide ispacked with in-depth descriptions on the basics of Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools and gets you up to speed on all thenew and exciting features of the newest version: Linux 2010. Neguswalks you through transitioning from Windows or Mac and helps youfind the Linux distribution that best meets your needs.You’ll explore more than 18 Linux distributions, including thelatest versions of Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Open SUSE, Slackware, Knoppix, Gentoo, Mandriva, SLAX, and more. Plus, you’ll discoverhow to set up secure, fully functioning Linux server systems andget up-to-date installation advice.Topics Covered:* Getting off the Ground with Linux* Running a Linux Desktop* Learning System Administration Skills* Setting Up Linux Servers* Choosing and Installing Different Linux Distributions* Programming in Linux Linux Bible 2010 Edition walks you through the details of thevarious Linux distributions and updates you on the latestnetworking, desktop, and server enhancements.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of e Book file.
Table des matières
Introduction.Part I: Getting off the Ground with Linux.Chapter 1: Starting with Linux.Chapter 2: Linux Projects, Activities, and Careers.Part II: Running a Linux Desktop.Chapter 3: Getting into the Desktop.Chapter 4: Playing Music and Video.Chapter 5: Working with Words and Images.Chapter 6: E-Mailing and Web Browsing.Chapter 7: Gaming with Linux.Part III: Learning System Administration Skills.Chapter 8: Installing Linux.Chapter 9: Running Commands from the Shell.Chapter 10: Learning Basic Administration.Chapter 11: Getting on the Internet.Chapter 12: Securing Linux.Part IV: Setting Up Linux Servers.Chapter 13: R unning a Linux, Apache, My SQL, and PHP (LAMP)Server.Chapter 14: Running a Mail Server.Chapter 15: Running a Print Server.Chapter 16: Running a File Server.Part V: Choosing and Installing Different Linux Distributions.Chapter 17: Running Ubuntu Linux.Chapter 18: Running Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.Chapter 19: Running Debian GNU/Linux.Chapter 20: Running SUSE and open SUSE Linux.Chapter 21: Running KNOPPIX.Chapter 22: Running Yellow Dog Linux.Chapter 23: Running Gentoo Linux.Chapter 24: Running Slackware Linux.Chapter 25: Running PCLinux OS.Chapter 26: Running Mandriva.Chapter 27: Running a Linux Firewall Router.Chapter 28: Running Bootable Linux Distributions.Part VI: Programming in Linux.Chapter 29: Programming Environments and Interfaces.Chapter 30: Programming Tools and Utilities.Appendix A: Media.Appendix B: Linux History and Background.GNU General Public License (Version 2).Index.
A propos de l’auteur
Chris Negus has written or co-written dozens of books on Linux and UNIX, including Red Hat Linux Bible (all editions), Cent OS Bible, Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible, Linux Troubleshooting Bible, Linux Toys and Linux Toys II. Recently, Chris co-authored several books for the new Toolbox series forpower users: Fedora Linux Toolbox, SUSE Linux Toolbox, Ubuntu Linux Toolbox, Mac OS X, and BSD UNIX Toolbox.For eight years Chris worked with the organization at AT&T thatdeveloped UNIX before moving to Utah to help contribute to Novell’s Unix Ware project in the early 1990s. When notwriting about Linux, Chris enjoys playing soccer and just hangingout with his family.Currently, Chris is employed by Red Hat, Inc. as a Linuxinstructor. He teaches classes and gives exams to those seeking Red Hat Certifi ed Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat Certifi ed Technician(RHCT) certifications.
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