Linux Bible 2006: Boot Up to Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, SUSE, Ubuntu, and 7 Other Distributions

Linux Bible 2006: Boot Up to Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, SUSE, Ubuntu, and 7 Other Distributions

by Christopher Negus (Author)

Synopsis

This completely revamped edition covers the familiar Linux flavors as well as some exciting new distributions Ubuntu, Mepis, Arch Linux, and four others. It is ideal for users planning the transition to Linux who want to sample different distributions to see which one best meets their needs. It includes new sections on practical uses for Linux, cool multimedia apps, instant messaging, BitTorrent, and improved security techniques. It offers valuable information for system administrators who need to set up secure, fully functioning Linux servers. The bonus DVD is the only one on the market to include ten Linux distributions readers can try.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 912
Edition: 2006 Edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 27 Jan 2006

ISBN 10: 0471754897
ISBN 13: 9780471754893

Author Bio
Christopher Negus (Reedsberg, WI) is the author of the best selling Red Hat Linux Bibles, Linux Toys, and Linux Troubleshooting Bible. He is a member of the Madison Linux User's Group. Prior to becoming a full time writer, Chris served on development teams for the UNIX operating system at AT&T Bell Labs where UNIX was created and developed. He later worked with Novell on UNIX development and Caldera.