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Linux bible, boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 other distributions, Christopher Negus

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non fiction

Linux bible

dictionaries

549522577

Christopher Negus

boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 other distributions

"Whether you're a first-time Linux user or you're migrating from another operating system, this book is an ideal introductory guide for getting comfortable with the building-block nature of Linux. Written by bestselling author Christopher Negus, this guide is packed with in-depth descriptions on the basics of Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools and gets you up to speed on all the new and exciting features of the newest version: Linux 2010. Negus walks you through transitioning from Windows or Mac and helps you find the Linux distribution that best meets your needs. You'll explore more than 18 Linux distributions, including the latest versions of Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, OpenSUSE, Slackware, Knoppix, Gentoo, Mandriva, SLAX, and more. Plus, you'll discover how to set up secure, fully functioning Linux server systems and get up-to-date installation advice"--Resource description page

DVD includes: Ubuntu Linux (live/install), Fedora Linux (live/install), openSUSE (live/install), KNOPPIX (live/install), Gentoo Linux (live/install), Slackware Linux (live/install), PCLinuxOS (live/install), BackTrack (live), Mandriva One (live/install), AntiX (live/install), INSERT (live), and Puppy Linux (live/install)CD-ROM includes: Debian GNU/ Linux (network install), Damn Small Linux (live/install), SLAX (live), SystemRescueCd (live), Coyote Linux (floppy firewall), and Tiny Core (live)Getting off the ground with Linux -- Running a Linux desktop -- Learning system administration skills -- Setting up Linux servers -- Choosing and installing different Linux distributions -- Programming in Linux