Book Description
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 However, there’s one scary term applied to them—outdated!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!
From the Back Cover
Pick your favorite flavor and install Linux today!
Configure Linux, set up your Internet connection, and start getting things done
Get 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 covered Work with the six most popular distributions Set up your Internet connection and get online Compare GNOME™ and KDE™ desktops Manipulate files and directories
About the Author
Dee-Ann LeBlanc is the author or coauthor of all previous editions of Linux For Dummies. She also develops and teaches courses on Linux, Unix, and other computer-related topics.
Linux for Dummies FROM THE PUBLISHER
Linux For Dummies,6th Edition, shows first-time Linux desktop users how to install and use Linux on the desktop in the For Dummies' friendly, easy-to-understand style. This edition focuses on the latest versions of six of the most popular Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SuSE, Mandrake, Xandros, Linspire (formerly Lindows), and Knoppix. It includes distribution-specific installation instructions. It has one chapter devoted exclusively to installing Fedora Core, the most popular distribution, and another chapter with individual sections for installing each of the remaining distributions. Other topics covered include prepping your computer for Linux; booting and stopping Linux; connecting to the Internet; surfing the Web; using email; using cool Internet tools; and manipulating files and directories.
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