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Linux for Dummies by Dee-Ann LeBlanc (2005, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100764579371
ISBN-139780764579370
eBay Product ID (ePID)30999108
Product Key Features
Number of Pages446 Pages
Publication NameLinux for Dummies
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectOperating Systems / Linux
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaComputers
AuthorDee-Ann LeBlanc
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight24.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal005.446
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentIntroduction.Part I: Getting Your Feet Wet.Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Linux.Chapter 2: Prepping Your Computer for Linux.Chapter 3: Installing Fedora Core.Chapter 4: Installing Other Linux Distributions.Chapter 5: Booting and Stopping Linux.Chapter 6: Checking Out Those Desktops.Chapter 7: Configuring Linux.Part II: Internet Now!Chapter 8: Connecting to the Internet.Chapter 9: Using the Internet.Part III: Getting Up to Speed with Linux.Chapter 10: Manipulating Files and Directories.Chapter 11: Checking Out the Linux Filesystem.Chapter 12: Adding Software to Linux.Chapter 13: A Secure Linux Box Is a Happy Linux Box.Chapter 14: Working without the GUI.Chapter 15: Gettin' Gooey with the GUIs.Part IV: Getting Things Done.Chapter 16: Putting the X in Text.Chapter 17: Word-Processing and More with OpenOffice.org.Chapter 18: Multimedia Wow!Chapter 19: Windows-Only Media Formats and Programs.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 20: Ten Troubleshooting Tips.Chapter 21: Ten Cool Uses for Knoppix.Part VI: Appendixes.Appendix A: Common Linux Commands.Appendix B: About the DVD-ROM.Index.
SynopsisPrevious editions of Linux For Dummies have garnered rave reviews. However, there's one scary term applied to them-outdated! The 6th Edition remedies that with easy-to-understand information on the latest version of the most popular Linux distributions, including Fedora Core, SuSE, Mandrake, Xandros, Linspire, and Knoppix. This guide walks you though installing, configuring, tuning, and using each version of Linux, the low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems. You'll discover how to: Prep your computer for Linux Boot and stop Linux Connect to the Internet, e-mail, surf the Web, and access and use cool Internet tools Manage files and directories Do word processing and more with Open Office.org Updated material includes: Info on the wireless Internet connection Coverage of the new SELinux infrastructure, an important new security feature Updated GNOME and KDE coverage Written by Dee-Ann LeBlanc, award-winning author of numerous books and articles and author or coauthor of the popular previous editions of Linux For Dummies, this edition not only guides you step by step, it also includes an appendix of common Linux commands and a comprehensive index so you can find what you need to know without taking extra steps. The bonus DVD includes: The full, installable version of Fedora Core 3 and Knoppix ISO images (that will save hours of downloading time) for SUSE live, Mandrake full version, Xandros Open Circulation version, and Linspire full version If you want to explore the different distributions of Linux, this is the guide for you!, Pick your favorite flavor and install Linux today!Configure Linux, set up your Internet connection, and start getting things doneGet ready to explore the wonderful world of Linux! This plain-English guide covers six of the most popular Linux distributions - Fedora" Core, SUSE", Mandrake", Xandros®, Linspire", and Knoppix - and shows you how to install each of them. Secure your system, find your way around the Internet, manage your files, use cool multimedia tools and OpenOffice.org, and even go wireless!Discover how to:Prep your computer and Install the six Linux distributions coveredWork with the six most popular distributionsSet up your Internet connection and get onlineCompare GNOME" and KDE" desktopsManipulate files and directories, Previous editions of Linux For Dummies have garnered rave reviews. However, there's one scary term applied to them--outdated The 6th Edition remedies that with easy-to-understand information on the latest version of the most popular Linux distributions, including Fedora Core, SuSE, Mandrake, Xandros, Linspire, and Knoppix. This guide walks you though installing, configuring, tuning, and using each version of Linux, the low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems. You'll discover how to: Prep your computer for Linux Boot and stop Linux Connect to the Internet, e-mail, surf the Web, and access and use cool Internet tools Manage files and directories Do word processing and more with Open Office.org Updated material includes: Info on the wireless Internet connection Coverage of the new SELinux infrastructure, an important new security feature Updated GNOME and KDE coverage Written by Dee-Ann LeBlanc, award-winning author of numerous books and articles and author or coauthor of the popular previous editions of Linux For Dummies, this edition not only guides you step by step, it also includes an appendix of common Linux commands and a comprehensive index so you can find what you need to know without taking extra steps. The bonus DVD includes: The full, installable version of Fedora Core 3 and Knoppix ISO images (that will save hours of downloading time) for SUSE live, Mandrake full version, Xandros Open Circulation version, and Linspire full version If you want to explore the different distributions of Linux, this is the guide for you
LC Classification NumberQA76.76.O63
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