Linux Bible, 2008 Edition

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Great Content from a Bestselling Author: The Linux Bible 2008 Edition is the best first Linux book for new or migrating users. By focusing on the building-block nature of Linux, and offering true up-to-date descriptions of Linux technology, the Bible helps the reader learn how to jump headlong into Linux, regardless of the Linux distribution they choose. Descriptions of different Linux distributions helps users choose the Linux distribution that's right for them. Detailed installation instructions, step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components, and the actual distributions on CD and DVD, let readers get started using Linux immediately. The Bible will serve a broad range of readers, from those starting with Linux to anyone looking to evaluate different Linux distributions. It also covers broad usage including Linux desktops, servers, and firewall/routers. New features: Instead of just telling you about how the technology works, new "Bringing Linux In" sections describe how people have implemented Linux in the real world. New sections describe real-life examples, such as how:
  • A Small office created an inexpensive Web, print, and file server
  • A do-it-yourselfer combined Linux audio and video features to create a home multimedia center
  • A school build a computer lab with free educational software
  • A large corporation deployed thousands of Linux systems
With Linux, you can start with a full-featured desktop computer and scale up to powerful corporate servers. Get the most out of Linux for your home, small business, school, or corporate computing needs with this comprehensive reference as your guide. You'll walk through 16 different Linux distributions, find step-by-step instructions, and see how other enterprising Linux do-it-yourselfers are creating powerful and inexpensive systems. This is the book you need to succeed with Linux.
  • Master Linux for desktops, servers, and workstations
  • Find, install, and use tons of free and open source software
  • Create your own cool apps with useful programming tools
  • Launch all your music, video, images, and documents in Linux
  • Browse, e-mail, or chat over the Internet from a Linux desktop
  • Set up your own e-mail and Web (LAMP) servers
  • Make safe connections with firewalls and other security tools
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