Author(s): Christopher Negus
Publisher: Wiley
Year: Jan 2006
ISBN: 0-471-75489-7
Language: English
File type: PDF
Pages: 911
Size (for download): 8.57 MB

Linux Bible 2006 Edition is here to open your eyes to what Linux is, where it came from, and where it’s going. But, most of all, the book is here to hand you Linux and help you get started. Because Linux is the operating system of free speech and free choice, Linux Bible gives you choices in selecting the Linux that is right for you.

Unlike other books on Linux, this book doesn’t tie you to one Linux distribution. The book teaches you the essentials of Linux graphical interfaces, shell commands, and basic system administration. Separate chapters break down most of the major Linux distributions available today. Then descriptions of the major software projects in most Linux distributions (KDE and GNOME desktops, Apache Web servers, Samba file and printer sharing, and so on) guide you in setting up and using those features, regardless of which Linux you choose.

To calm your fears that “free” software can’t be that good, this book guides you through the strange and circuitous path of open source software development that led to the Linux phenomenon. It also details the major companies and organizations that are behind Linux and the open source movement today.

Along the way, you learn how you can become part of the open source and free software communities, whose stars are known by a single name (like Linus) or a few initials (like rms). You’ll be staggered by the number of open source projects, forums, and mailing lists that are thriving today (and always looking for more people to get involved).

Learn the basics of what goes into Linux and you will be able to use all sorts of devices and computers in the future. The book is organized in a way that enables you to start off at the very beginning with Linux, but still grow to the point where you can get going with some powerful server and programming features, if you care to.


TABLE OF CONTENT:
Chapter 01 - Starting with Linux
Chapter 02 - Running Commands from the Shell
Chapter 03 - Getting into the Desktop
Chapter 04 - Learning Basic Administration
Chapter 05 - Getting on the Internet
Chapter 06 - Securing Linux
Chapter 07 - Installing Linux
Chapter 08 - Running Fedora Core and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Chapter 09 - Running Debian GNU/Linux
Chapter 10 - Running SUSE Linux
Chapter 11 - Running KNOPPIX
Chapter 12 - Running Yellow Dog Linux
Chapter 13 - Running Gentoo Linux
Chapter 14 - Running Slackware Linux
Chapter 15 - Running Linspire
Chapter 16 - Running Mandriva
Chapter 17 - Running Ubuntu Linux
Chapter 18 - Running a Linux Firewall/Router
Chapter 19 - Running Bootable Linux Distributions
Chapter 20 - Playing Music and Video
Chapter 21 - Working with Words and Images
Chapter 22 - E-Mailing and Web Browsing
Chapter 23 - Gaming with Linux
Chapter 24 - Running a Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) Server
Chapter 25 - Running a Mail Server
Chapter 26 - Running a Print Server
Chapter 27 - Running a File Server
Chapter 28 - Programming Environments and Interfaces
Chapter 29 - Programming Tools and Utilities
Appendix A - Media
Appendix B - Entering the Linux Community