- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Sybex (Mar 16 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118106792
- ISBN-13: 978-1118106792
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 907 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #223,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- See Complete Table of Contents
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Product Description
A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals
Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner's guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure your understanding.
- Offers a hands-on approach to acquiring a foundation of Linux skills, aiming to ensure Linux beginners gain a solid understanding
- Uses the leading Linux distribution Fedora to demonstrate tutorials and examples
- Addresses Linux installation, desktop configuration, management of files and filesystems, remote administration, security, and more
This book is essential reading for anyone entering the world of Linux!
From the Back Cover
Learn Linux Quickly and Easily
This full-color guide thoroughly covers Linux fundamentals. You'll begin with basic principles and the Linux way of doing things, then move on to common user programs such as the command line and text editors. With these skills in hand, you can tackle system administration tasks, such as user management and network configuration. Whether you're prepping for the LPI Linux Essentials certification or just brushing up on the basics for your professional work, this is the fast and thorough grounding you need.
Learn these Linux essentials—and more:
Discovering where Linux fits into the OS world
Managing hardware in Linux
Using Bash, the Linux command line
Using file management tools and commands
Installing and controlling programs
Finding and archiving data on your computer
Editing text files with common Linux editors
Automating tasks with the help of scripts
Managing accounts and groups
Setting file ownership and permissions
Manage your computer's users and groups
Configure your network connections
This striking Essentials book maximizes skill acquisition and knowledge retention with:
Chapter-opening learning topics
Step-by-step tutorials
Four-color screenshots and illustrations
Essentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercises
Chapter review questions
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Nice book for the Windows user, May 26 2012
By Christian Carneiro - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Linux Essentials (Paperback)
i' planning to retire M$ Windows for once and for all from my business, and this book is of great help in terms of knowledge migration. it is not focused to any Linux distro nevertheless.
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