Administering a Linux system isn't much like administering a Windows machine. Though the goals are similar and comparable problems arise under both environments, they each require administrators to adopt a certain way of thinking about processes and data. Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide helps readers adapt their Windows experience to Linux work. Author Steve Shah does a great job of clueing Linux newcomers into the environment. His explanations are clear, patient, accurate, and useful, and they cover all aspects of the system administrator's job.
Now it's easier than ever to get the most out of this wildly popular version of Linux. How to Do Everything: Ubuntu leads you through the interface, the built-in applications, and the process of installing software and peripherals. You'll get details on the full-featured OpenOffice.org productivity suite, as well as the fun side of Ubuntu, including graphics, photos, music, videos, and games. Maximize the power of Ubuntu-on PCs or Macs-with help from this practical guide.
* Install Ubuntu and navigate the GNOME desktop
* Add hardware, software, and peripheral devices
As the Linux kernel constantly evolves, so must your understanding of the central functions of the kernel. Linux expert Wolfgang Mauerer focuses on version 2.6.24 (as well as summarizing changes to versions 2.6.25 and 2.6.26) of the kernel as he walks you through the concepts, underlying structures, and implementation of the Linux kernel.
The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available for Exam LPI 199
With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, Ubuntu Certified Professional Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.
* 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam LPI 199
* Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
* Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
Ubuntu builds on a solid base of Debian Linux to create an award-winning operating system that's light-years ahead of its competitors. Ubuntu consistently tops lists of the most popular Linuxes amongst professionals and enthusiasts; Dell recently embraced Ubuntu in its product lines after a user survey indicated overwhelming public support.
What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It's the emphasis on ease of installation and use. It gets even easier when paired with
Ubuntu Linux For Dummies.
This friendly reference shows you how to run Ubuntu directly from CD-ROM and install it on a PC as a personal workstation and network server. You'll find out how to download Ubuntu and start using it right away. You'll also discover how to:
* Connect to a LAN via a wireless and Ethernet
* Use OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox drawing and editing
The Definitive Guide to Ubuntu--Covers Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
Maximize the powerful features of Ubuntu with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from bestselling Linux author Richard Petersen. Packed with clear explanations and detailed examples, this comprehensive volume shows you how to get off the ground with Ubuntu, set up hardware and Internet connections, and use the latest system and network administration utilities.
Real Linux users don't use GUIs. No matter how popular, slick and sophisticated the interfaces become for Linux and UNIX, you'll always need to be able to navigate in a text editor. The vi editor is the original standard UNIX full screen editor. It's been around almost since UNIX began and it has changed very little. To get around the limitations of vi the people at Bram Moolenaar created the vim editor (the name stand for VI iMproved). It contains many more features than the old vi editor including: help, multiple windows, syntax highlighting, programmer support, and HTML support.
Install and use the leading Linux distribution today!
Here's how to set up, manage, and upgrade RHEL Desktop, WS, AS, and ES versions
If you need to get rolling with the newest generation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in a hurry, you'll tip your hat to this friendly guide. It walks you through all the system administration and networking tasks, so you can get your RHEL system up and running and keep it going with maintenance and management tips, too.
Discover how to
* Configure the X Window system
* Set up servers for e-mail, FTP, and DNS
This comprehensive guide can help you administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 effectively in any production environment, no matter how complex or challenging.
