Running Linux

by Lar Kaufman (Author), Matt Welsh (Author), Lar Kaufman (Author), Matt Welsh (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $5.79

  This book is a broad overview of Linux with specific instructions on installation and introductions to tools for users and programmers. Topics include systems administration, networking, the X Window System, the GNU compiler tools, and many other utilities.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.24

  This volume covers everything you'll need to understand, install, and start using Linux. The book doesn't draw the line at the OS, or the shell, or the GUI, or even at the point of essential applications. Rather, the authors, experienced Linux enthusiasts, have anticipated problem areas, selected stable and popular solutions, and provided clear discussions and instructions aiming to ensure a satisfying experience using Linux. The discussion is direct and complete enough to guide novice users while still providing the additional information experienced users will need to progress in their mastery of Linux. This fourth edition of Running Linux delves deeper into installation, configuring the windowing system, system administration, and networking. New topics include applications ready for prime time, basic security and firewalling, package management on Debian, sound configuration, ADSL, the GNOME desktop, the Postfix mail transfer agent, and the popular LAMP configuration that combines Apache, MySQL, and PHP. A solid foundation text for any Linux user, the book also includes additional resources for dealing with special requirements imposed by hardware, advanced applications, and emerging technologies. Whether you are using Linux on a home workstation or maintaining a network server, Running Linux should provide expert advice just when you need it.