Linux Bible 2006 Edition: Boot Up to Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, SUSE, Ubuntu (Linux Bible: Boot Up to Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, SUSE, Ubuntu, and 7 Other Distributions) - Tapa blanda

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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.

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If Linux can do it, you can do it too . . .

Once you switch to Linux, you may never go back. Join the move to this fast-growing open source operating system with the step-by-step guidance you need to install and administer Linux on your desktop, network server, or workstation. This comprehensive guide describes key components and walks you through installation, security, your favorite desktop applications, and a multitude of Linux distributions. Already experienced with Linux? Get up to speed on new desktop and server enhancements, improved administration tools, and the latest in each distribution.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Linux

• Try out new features in Fedora, KNOPPIX, and ten other Linux distributions from bonus DVD and CD
• Run complete bootable Linux distributions without installing
• Boost productivity by learning Linux desktop, shell, and system administration features
• Set up safe connections to the Internet using firewalls and other security tools
• Go multimedia with hot new apps for movies, music, video, images, and games
• Get online with the Firefox Web browser and Thunderbird e-mail client
• Discover programming environments and tools to help you develop your own software
• Configure a Web server (LAMP) and e-mail server to become part of the Internet