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Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux Fedora in 24 Hours (Sams Teach Yourself)
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by Aron Hsiao
Sales Rank: 782404
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List Price: $29.99
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Hardcover: 624 pages
Publisher: Sams; Pap/Cdr edition December 26, 2003
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0672326302
ISBN-13: 978-0672326301
Product Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
Book Description
Linux is an operating system, based on Unix, that has become a viable desktop system for many users, especially those involved with system and network administration.
This book covers all the most important topics for the reader who wants to get Linux up and running and to become productive with the operating system as quickly as possible. The book covers topics such as installing, setting up, and negotiating the new desktop environment, and also includes:- An explanation of what is happening behind the scenes - the reader learns how the system works as well as what to do, in simple, layman's language.
- Special attention to new features of the latest release, especially tools that make tasks that used to be difficult easier.
- Instruction on troubleshooting practices and debugging tools.
- A comprehensive list of all major places to get Linux support and answers.
Download Description
An easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide and starter kit to help beginners install, configure, and use the latest version of Linux. Updated to cover the latest major release of Red Hat Linux, expected fall, 2003. Red Hat Linux is the most popular choice among Linux users in the U.S., with about 85% of the U.S. Linux market. Assumes no prior knowledge of Linux and is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step tutorial for new Linux users. Linux is an operating system, based on Unix that has become a viable desktop system for many users, especially those involved with system and network administration. Red Hat Linux has remained a leading choice of Linux distributions for years, owning more than 85 percent of the U.S. Linux market. This book covers all the most important topics for the reader who wants to get Red Hat Linux up and running and to become productive with the operating system as quickly as possible. Aron Hsiao is a computing entrepreneur and freelance network consultant with a background in Unix-like operating systems stretching back to the mid 80's. He has spent time both as an independent contractor and as a proprietor, working in computer hardware and software retail, real-time software development, network deployment, Internet development, and Internet marketing. He is author of The Concise Guide to Xfree86 for Linux.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This book and the accompanying CD's were a fantastic way to get started with Linux. I recently started using Linux 3-4 months ago. I tried to install Mandrake 9.1 initially, but had problems with the KDE desktop. I then installed RH on my Dell Inspiron 2600 laptop, and everythign installed the first time. I have to admit that I did not opt for the M$/Linux dual-boot option, but the book does explain what you need to do to make it happen. After installation the book offers chapters to first get you used to using Linux in console mode, and then chapters that teach you how to use the desktop to do the same types of things. Overall, I thought the book provided a decent start to how to perform basic functions (via console/desktop) needed to make Linux work smoothly. If you want something more comprehensive try "Red Hat Linux 9.0 Bible", or "Red Hat Linux 9.0 Unleashed".
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