Linux Bible, 2008 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions | 
 enlarge | Author: Christopher Negus
Publisher: Wiley
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2008
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 845
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.1
ISBN: 0470230193
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.432
EAN: 9780470230190
ASIN: 0470230193
Publication Date: February 19, 2008
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Product Description
Great Content from a Bestselling Author: The Linux Bible 2008 Edition is the best first Linux book for new or migrating users. By focusing on the building-block nature of Linux, and offering true up-to-date descriptions of Linux technology, the Bible helps the reader learn how to jump headlong into Linux, regardless of the Linux distribution they choose. Descriptions of different Linux distributions helps users choose the Linux distribution that's right for them. Detailed installation instructions, step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components, and the actual distributions on CD and DVD, let readers get started using Linux immediately. The Bible will serve a broad range of readers, from those starting with Linux to anyone looking to evaluate different Linux distributions. It also covers broad usage including Linux desktops, servers, and firewall/routers. New features: Instead of just telling you about how the technology works, new "Bringing Linux In" sections describe how people have implemented Linux in the real world. New sections describe real-life examples, such as how: - A Small office created an inexpensive Web, print, and file server
- A do-it-yourselfer combined Linux audio and video features to create a home multimedia center
- A school build a computer lab with free educational software
- A large corporation deployed thousands of Linux systems
Unique CD and DVD: No other book on the market includes so many Linux distributions on CD and DVD. Our DVD and CD will include the latest versions of at least the following Linux distributions: Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, KNOPPIX, Gentoo, Slackware, Mandriva, Damn Small Linux, SLAX, BackTrack, GeeXbox, and others.
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* Detailed installation instructions and step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components help new users get up and running immediately
* Descriptions of the various distributions from people in the Linux community help users zero in on the best Linux for their needs
* The perfect migration guide for Windows and Macintosh desktop users who want to switch to Linux, as well as for systems administrators who want to set up secure, fully functioning server systems
* Covers Linux embedded systems, firewalls, and routers plus desktops and servers
* Includes Fedora Core 3, Debian Linux, SUSE Linux, Knoppix, Gentoo Linux, Slackware Linux, Mandrake Linux, Damn Small Linux, and a Linux firewall and router on DVD
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 A good wWay to become more familiar with Linux May 13, 2008
Linux may well be the successor to Windows. Its design, based on Unix (a multi-user, multi-task operating system), was from its start multi-tasking and multi-user. Windows was built on DOS, a single user, single-tasking operating system, which was evolved slightly from the CP/M operating system created by the small company Digital Research. Windows began as a paste-up on DOS. (Digital Research had a GUI operating system before Windows, on which using Ventura Publisher, I wrote two illustrated engineering textbooks. Linux has, by now, almost too many variations. That is to be expected, since in the open software movement anyone can attempt to build a better mousetrap on the shoulders of those who have gone before. (He just can't make by treating it as a trade secret!)
In the Linux Bibble the buyer receives a DVD and a CD, which together contain seven different Linux systems. What's more, some of them can be run on your Windows PC directly from the optical drive without ever writing to your hard disk. Although program fetching is a bit slower than
when from a hard disk, since your memory is used to store data, operation is still quick.
The major alternative to using "the Bible" to explore using Linux is to download gigbytes of system loads and write them to your own CD or DVD. In that case you also must go back to the 'net for help that you can locate more quickly in the pages of "the Bible". It's well worth its cost and saves a great deal of time (or money, if you choose to buy individual distributions and their documentation.
I have tested Linux three times in past years, going a long way back. Each time, something I really needed was not easily available, for example connection to the Internet. In this case, using a PC that was hard-wired to my router, connection to the Internet was automatic. Linux has come a long way, thanks to thousands of volunteers. This time I will join the bandwagon. It doesn't mean I will stop using Windows, but I plan to use Linux for most web activity. Since I already used Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird under Windows, and use Open Office in Windows for text, spreadsheets and other office tasks, I plan to move everything I can to Linux while still retaining current Windows.
 good for beginners to intermediate February 23, 2008
This review originally appeared in the AZTCS journal.
There are things I don't like about this book.
In Chapter 3, I'm disappointed there isn't more detail about alternate window managers. I think too many people feel KDE and GNOME are the only choices available ... or the desktop is Linux ... or don't know they can start with a blank xwindow and make their own desktop and menus.
The book should include more about shell scripting, not so much to teach it as to give an idea of the power available. I feel slighted he didn't mention Emacs in the text editor section; honestly I think this is a tremendous oversight on his part as Emacs is a popular and powerful text editor.
Another thing I didn't like was with the CD/DVD set. A lot of older computers don't have DVD readers making installation of the distros on DVD more difficult.
There are several things I like about the book. I think it gives an objective view of Linux. The author introduces and quickly acquaints the reader with the command-line. Many authors seem to feel the command line should be avoided, but Negus plunges in and makes the use of the command-line, if not easy, at least not scary. The command-line is a part of Linux. He is not afraid to expose his readers to the terminal and to its use.
The CD/DVD collection contains an excellent range of distros ... from a distro that will run from a floppy (I recently used a floppy distro to fix a forgotten password in XP) to some desktops that are a little cramped on a PIII with 512 MB memory. Negus shows, although there are some specialized distributions, most have the tools and versitiliy to handle any task. If you want to surf the web and check your email and chat on-line, build a full webhost, add a firewall to your home network, recover files from a crashed Windows system or are looking for something VERY interesting to do with your computer, Linux probably has something for you.
His instructions are generally clear and concise. Where necessary, Negus gives step-by-step examples. He explains but, to me, manages to balance between overinforming to the point of boredom and talking down to the audience. I read 2 or 3 of his other books and his style generally is informative and as technical as necessary but not overly so.
Of the several beginning to intermediate Linix books I read in the last few years, this book is the best.
SWEET! January 21, 2007
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS EVER! People just don't know how much this can help your IT department and or e-business. -William, Texas.
Outstanding material January 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great reference to give you the basics of Linux and then more specific instructions and copies of the software to work with.
It is written in language the beginner can even follow. I highly recommend it!
Eh, OK Book I suppose January 11, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Just gives you the basics about all the different Linux operating systems.
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