Linux Bible 2007 Edition: Boot up Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, SUSE, and 11 Other Distributions (Paperback)

• This resource serves as the perfect transition tool for anyone coming from Windows or Macintosh who wants to use Linux as a desktop system and needs to choose which distribution is best for them
• Updated with coverage of the exciting new Linux distributions Ubuntu, Mepis, and Arch Linux
• A new section examines the most practical uses for Linux, including making a computer child-safe, getting certified for a career in Linux, and learning to program with Linux
• Explores such various topics as the newest features of the latest Fedora, SUSE and Debian distributions, cool multimedia applications, the latest in instant messaging, bittorrent, and improved security techniques
• The DVD allows users to boot from either Fedora 6 or from KNOPPIX, while someone with an old PC can boot a mini-live CD that also contains a Debian install; ten different Linux distributions are included

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

 

Table of Contents

1. Starting with Linux.

2. Running Commands from the Shell.

3. Getting into the Desktop.

4. Learning Basic Administration.

5. Getting on the Internet.

6. Securing Linux.

7. Installing Linux.

8. Running Fedora Core and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

9. Running Debian GNU/Linux.

10. Running SUSE Linux.

11. Running KNOPPIX.

12. Running Yellow Dog Linux.

13. Running Gentoo Linux.

14. Running Slackware Linux.

15. Running Linpire and Freespire.

16. Running Mandriva.

17. Running Ubuntu Linux.

18. Running a Linux Firewall/Router.

19. Running Bootable Linux Distributions.

20. Playing Music and Video.

21. Working with Words and Images.

22. E-mailing and Web Browsing.

23. Gaming with Linux.

24. Running a Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP server).

25. Running a Mail Server.

26. Running a Print Server.

27. Running a File Server.

28. Programming Environments and Interfaces.

29. Programming Tools and Utilities.

Appendix A. Media.

Appendix B. Entering the Linux Community.

Index.