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Praise for Mark Sobell's Books `I keep searching for books that collect everything you want to know about a subject in one place, and keep getting disappointed

Usually the books leave out some important topic, while others go too deep in some areas and must skim lightly over the others

A Practical Guide to Red Hat(R) Linux(R) is one of those rare books that actually pulls it off

Advanced Linux 3D Graphics Programming builds upon the foundation set in Norman Lin's Linux 3D Graphics Programming

This second volume provides programmers who are experienced in both Linux and fundamental 3D graphics concepts with a well-rounded perspective on 3D theory and practice within the context of programming larger interactive 3D applications

Lin's primary goal is to provide a solid understanding of the concepts involved in interactive 3D graphics programming in order to enable the reader to write 3D programs, libraries, and games, and to analyze and understand others' 3D code

Focuses on powerful techniques and features of Linux networking and provides you with the know-how you need to improve server efficiency, enhance security, and adapt to new requirements

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User review
The title is misleading at best
I'll cut to the chase

Advanced Linux Programming is divided into two parts

The first covers generic UNIX system services, but with a particular eye towards Linux specific information

This portion of the book will be of use even to advanced programmers who have worked with other Linux systems since it will cover Linux specific details and differences

Whether you need a network of ten Linux PCs and a server or a datacenter with a few thousand Unix nodes, you need to know how to automate much of the installation, configuration, and standard system administration

Build your network once using cfengine, and the network build will work, without user intervention, on any hardware you prefer

Automating Linux and Unix System Administration, Second Edition is unique in its focus on how to make the system administrator?

The key to mastering any Unix system, especially Linux and Mac OS X, is a thorough knowledge of shell scripting

Scripting is a way to harness and customize the power of any Unix system, and it's an essential skill for any Unix users, including system administrators and professional OS X developers

But beneath this simple promise lies a treacherous ocean of variations in Unix commands and standards

Coauthor Shashank Sharma discusses the book

Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional guides you through the tasks most new Linux users desire to perform while explaining potentially confusing concepts along the way

It will steer you through system customization opportunities and common tasks like listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, and performing office- and Internet-related jobs

A large part of the book is dedicated to advanced command-line techniques necessary to maintain your system and become a true Linux master!

Provided you have some previous basic exposure to C and Unix, Beginning Linux Programming delivers an excellent overview of the world of Linux development with an appealing range of essential tools and APIs

The standout feature of Beginning Linux Programming is its wide-ranging coverage of important topics in basic Unix programming

In a series of short chapters, the authors discuss the basics of writing Unix programs in C, with material on basic system calls, file I/O, interprocess communication (for getting programs to work together), and advanced topics such as socket programming and how to create Unix device drivers

Provided you have some previous basic exposure to C and Unix, Beginning Linux Programming delivers an excellent overview of the world of Linux development with an appealing range of essential tools and APIs

The standout feature of Beginning Linux Programming is its wide-ranging coverage of important topics in basic Unix programming

In a series of short chapters, the authors discuss the basics of writing Unix programs in C, with material on basic system calls, file I/O, interprocess communication (for getting programs to work together), and advanced topics such as socket programming and how to create Unix device drivers

Covering all major platforms-Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, and Windows-this guide shows programmers and power users how to customize an operating system, automate commands, and simplify administration tasks using shell scripts Offers complete shell-scripting instructions, robust code examples, and full scripts for OS customization Covers shells as a user interface, basic scripting techniques, script editing and debugging, graphing data, and simplifying administrative tasks In addition to Unix and Linux scripting, the book covers the latest Windows scripting techniques and offers a complete tutorial on Mac OS X scripting, including detailed coverage of mobile file systems, legacy applications, Mac text editors, video captures, and the Mac OS X Open Scripting Architecture

User review
Impressed
assuming that you're focused on using BASH and you're not trying to push the limits of shell scripting, this is a great book

perhaps I'm just lucky, but all the things i've needed to know to get a quick-dirty solution is in this text

plus, the book seems to give useful examples

Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional is designed for the newcomer to Linux

It aims to guide you through numerous practical topics relevant to effective operation of this popular operating system

The book begins by discussing the background of Linux and open source software, then proceeds to guide you through the SUSE installation process

Written by award-winning author Keir Thomas, Beginning SUSE Linux, Second Edition is the comprehensive guide to openSUSE Linux 10

1, the community-created version of SUSE Linux

The book starts with an introduction to the world of Linux and the open source community, and this is followed by an illustrated step-by-step guide to openSUSE installation and hardware configuration

This is Linux for those of us who don?t mind typing

All Linux users and administrators tend to like the flexibility and speed of Linux administration from the command line in byte?

Beowulf clusters, which exploit mass-market PC hardware and software in conjunction with cost-effective commercial network technology, are becoming the platform for many scientific, engineering, and commercial applications

With growing popularity has come growing complexity

Addressing that complexity, Beowulf Cluster Computing with Linux and Beowulf Cluster Computing with Windows provide system users and administrators with the tools they need to run the most advanced Beowulf clusters

User review
Promotion for the comittee and few outdated tips
Well this is based on 2

0 and not the current 3

2 but it doesn't really matter because the procedure to get an applicatino LSB conformant is almost the same

Building Embedded Linux Systems shows you how to design and build your own embedded systems using Linux® as the kernel and freely available open source tools as the framework

Written by an active member of the open source community, the book is structured to gradually introduce readers to the intricacies of embedded Linux, with detailed information and examples in each chapter that culminate in describing how Linux is actually put on an embedded device

It covers such topics as system components, an overview of the kernel architecture, debugging, device driver development and system initialization

There's a great deal of excitement surrounding the use of Linux in embedded systems -- for everything from cell phones to car ABS systems and water-filtration plants -- but not a lot of practical information

Building Embedded Linux Systems offers an in-depth, hard-core guide to putting together embedded systems based on Linux



Updated for the latest version of the Linux kernel, this new edition gives you the basics of building embedded Linux systems, along with the configuration, setup, and use of more than 40 different open source and free software packages in common use

Authoritative guide to a rapidly growing Linux distribution

This is one of the first, if not the first comprehensive guide to the CentOS Linux operating system

Linux guru Tim Bornocyzyk, thoroughly covers the topic whether you're a Linux novice or a regular who now wants to master this increasingly popular distribution

First find out how to install and configure CentOS

Debian GNU/Linux is one of the major Linux distributions available today

It is known as the most open` of the Linux distributions -- for its commitment to the free software principals, and its community-centricism

It is also known for its tradition of high-quality packages and package management tools, as well as its focus on security issues

If you're familiar with Unix administration, TCP/IP networking, and other common Unix servers, and you want to learn how to deploy Samba, this book is ideal for you

With this book as a guide, you can quickly configure a basic Samba server and then move on to learn about Samba's more exotic features, including those new to Samba 3

0

Linux has grown in popularity and is increasingly being adopted by home users and others who laud this nearly un-crashable, free operating system

But setting up a Linux OS can be tricky and time consuming

And managing a Linux system can be even more difficult if you don?

This book will meet the needs of those LINUX users who wish to set up a desktop LINUX workstations, and integrate them into their corporate environment



It will provide practical answers to such questions as: a) What tools do I use to fully integrate with the Microsoft Office tool suite? b) How do I set up my email and interact with a Microsoft Exchange Server?

Learn how to secure your system and implement QoS using real-world scenarios for networks of all sizes Implementing Packet filtering, NAT, bandwidth shaping, packet prioritization using netfilter/iptables, iproute2, Class Based Queuing (CBQ) and Hierarchical Token Bucket (HTB) Designing and implementing 5 real-world firewalls and QoS scenarios ranging from small SOHO offices to a large scale ISP network that spans many cities Building intelligent networks by marking, queuing, and prioritizing different types of traffic

In Detail

Firewalls are used to protect your network from the outside world

Using a Linux firewall, you can do a lot more than just filtering packets

This book shows you how to implement Linux firewalls and Quality of Service using practical examples from very small to very large networks

This book shows in detail how to build enterprise-level secure, redundant, and highly scalable services from scratch on top of the open source Linux operating system, suitable for small companies as well as big universities

The core architecture presented is based on Kerberos, LDAP, AFS, and Samba

It is shown how to integrate web, message related, data base and other services with this backbone

The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a glorious thing

It takes familiar Internet network and machine names (like `amazon

com`) and converts them to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (like `208

Embedded Linux will help the user: select an Embedded Linux platform based on hardware requirements; build and boot a custom Linux kernel for the platform; remote debug programs running on the platform using GNU tools; connect data acquisition and control electronics/peripherals using the platform's serial, parallel, USB, I/O port and I2C interfaces; interface the peripherals to the kernel and applications using modules; collect, control, store and present data via open source protocols and applications; and analyze Embedded Linux vendor product offerings



User review
not enough info to be usefull
the book does not contain enough information to be usefull

I would recommend other books such as `building Embedded Linux Systems`

User review
Great Reference, Odd Story format
This book is clearly the best reference I have for embedded projects under linux; future and present inclusive

The Eclipse environment solves the problem of having to maintain your own Integrated Development Environment (IDE), which is time consuming and costly

Embedded tools can also be easily integrated into Eclipse

The C/C++CDT is ideal for the embedded community with more than 70% of embedded developers using this language to write embedded code

Comprehensive Real-World Guidance for Every Embedded Developer and Engineer

This book brings together indispensable knowledge for building efficient, high-value, Linux-based embedded products: information that has never been assembled in one place before

Drawing on years of experience as an embedded Linux consultant and field application engineer, Christopher Hallinan offers solutions for the specific technical issues you?re most likely to face, demonstrates how to build an effective embedded Linux environment, and shows how to use it as productively as possible

Embedded Linux System Design and Development:

-- Contains an entire roadmap for embedded Linux systems -- Explains the MTD (Memory Technology Device) model for Flash based storage -- Illustrates real-time programming techniques using POSIX

1b real-time extensions such as memory locking, real-time signals and asynchronous IO -- Examines uClinux architecture and its programming model -- Discusses porting applications from a traditional RTOS to embedded Linux

Based upon the authors' experience in designing and deploying an embedded Linux system with a variety of applications, Embedded Linux System Design and Development contains a full embedded Linux system development roadmap for systems architects and software programmers

Explaining the issues that arise out of the use of Linux in embedded systems, the book facilitates movement to embedded Linux from traditional real-time operating systems, and describes the system design model containing embedded Linux

?Probably the most wide ranging and complete Linux device driver book I?ve read

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System administrators need libraries of solutions that are ingenious but understandable

They don?t want to reinvent the wheel, but they don?

Continuing with the tradition of offering the most comprehensive coverage of Red Hat Linux on the market, Fedora 7 Unleashed includes new and additional material based on the latest release of Red Hat's Fedora Core Linux distribution

Fedora 7 Unleashed thoroughly covers all of Fedora's software packages, including up-to-date material on new applications, Web development, peripherals, and programming languages

It also includes updated discussion of the architecture of the Linux kernel, USB, KDE, GNOME, broadband access issues, routing, gateways, firewalls, disk tuning, GCC, Perl, Python, printing services (CUPS), wireless support, international support, Java programs support (Eclipse), and security

``Neither a `Starting Linux` book nor a dry reference manual, this book has a lot to offer to those coming to Fedora from other operating systems or distros

` -- Behdad Esfahbod, Fedora developer`

This book will get you up to speed quickly on Fedora Linux, a securely-designed Linux distribution that includes a massive selection of free software packages

Fedora is hardened out-of-the-box, it's easy to install, and extensively customizable - and this book shows you how to make Fedora work for you

In this handy, compact guide, you?ll explore a ton of powerful Fedora Linux commands while you learn to use Fedora Linux as the experts do: from the command line

Try out more than 1,000 commands to find and get software, monitor system health and security, and access network resources

Fedora Unleashed, 2008 Edition presents comprehensive coverage of Fedora 8, the popular Linux distribution developed by the Red Hat-sponsored Fedora Project

This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Fedora

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If you need to parse or process text data in Linux or Unix, this useful book explains how to use flex and bison to solve your problems quickly

flex & bison is the long-awaited sequel to the classic O'Reilly book, lex & yacc

In the nearly two decades since the original book was published, the flex and bison utilities have proven to be more reliable and more powerful than the original Unix tools

You need to maintain clients, servers and networks, while acquiring new skills

Foundations of Cent OS Linux: Enterprise Linux On the Cheap covers a free, unencumbered Linux operating system within the Red Hat lineage, but it does not assume you have a Red Hat Enterprise Linux license

Now you can learn CentOS Linux, the most powerful and popular of all Red Hat clones, keep maintaining your network at work, and become an RHCE, all just for the cost of this book

GNU Emacs is the most popular and widespread of the Emacs family of editors

It is also the most powerful and flexible

Unlike all other text editors, GNU Emacs is a complete working environment -- you can stay within Emacs all day without leaving

The wide range of applications available in GNU/Linux includes not only pure applications, but also tools and utilities for the GNU/Linux environment

GNU/Linux Application Programming takes a holistic approach to teaching developers the ins-and-outs of GNU/Linux programming using APIs, tools, communication, and scripting

Covering a variety of topics related to GNU/Linux application programming, the book is split into six parts: The GNU/Linux Operating System, GNU Tools, Application Development, Advanced Topics (including communication and synchronization and distributed computing), Debugging GNU/Linux Applications, and Scripting

GNU/Linux is the Swiss army knife of operating systems

You?ll find it in the smallest devices (such as an Apple iPod) to the largest most powerful supercomputers (like IBM?

Statistical data is only as valuable as your ability to analyze, interpret, and present it in a meaningful way

Gnuplot is the most widely used program to plot and visualize data for Unix/Linux systems and it is also popular for Windows and the Mac

It's open-source (as in free!

grep Pocket Reference is the first guide devoted to grep, the powerful Unix content-location utility

This handy book is ideal for system administrators, security professionals, developers, and others who want to learn more about grep and take new approaches with it -- for everything from mail filtering and system log management to malware analysis

With grep Pocket Reference, you will: Learn methods for filtering large files for specific content Acquire information not included in the current grep documentation Get several tricks for using variants such as egrep Keep key information about grep right at your fingertips

Find the answers you need about grep quickly and easily

Concentrating on Linux installation, tuning, and administration, this guide to protecting systems from security attacks demonstrates how to install Linux so that it is tuned for the highest security and best performance, how to scan the network and encrypt the traffic for securing all private traffics in a public network, and how to monitor and log the system to detect potential security problems

Backup and recovery policies that provide a structure for secure operations are also considered, and information related to configuring an Apache server, e-mail service, and the Internet gateway using a proxy server, an FTP server, DSN server for mapping DNS names to IP addresses, and firewall for system protection is provided

Knoppix is an innovative Linux distribution that does not require installation, making it ideal to use for a rescue system, demonstration purposes, or many other applications Shows hack-hungry fans how to fully customize Knoppix and Knoppix-based distributions Readers will learn to create two different Knoppix-based live CDs, one for children and one for Windows recovery Teaches readers to use Knoppix to work from a strange computer, rescue a Windows computer that won't boot, repair and recover data from other machines, and more Includes Knoppix Light 4

0 on a ready-to-use, bootable live CD

User review
Knoppix reloaded
This book gives you real insight to the Knoppix workings

Be it trying to backup a windows partition or scanning it for viruses

From personalizing Vim to productivity optimizations: Recipes to make life easier for experienced Vim users

In Detail

Each chapter of this book deals with a different aspect, and provides recipes for easy-to-use hacks to customize and simplify your Vim experience

After an introduction covering the derivation of Vim and its relatives from the vi editor, the author explains basic changes that you can make to the appearance of the Vim editor

Further chapters cover improved navigation through files and buffers in Vim; speeding up your work with templates, auto-completion, folding, sessions, and registers; and formatting text and code, including using external formatting scripts

James Turnbull is an IT&T Security Consultant at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

He is an experienced infrastructure architect with a background in Linux/Unix, AS/400, Windows, and Storage systems

He has been involved in security consulting, infrastructure security design, SLA & support services design, and business application support

Bulletproof your system before you are hacked! From the publisher of the international best-seller, Hacking Exposed, here is a brilliant new offering written with a passion for security that will help you make the necessary upgrades and take the essential steps to secure your Linux systems

The concise and consistent approach breaks down security into logical parts, giving you actions to take immediately, information on hardening your system from the top down, and finally when to go back and make further upgrades

To the outside world, a `supercomputer` appears to be a single system

In fact, it's a cluster of computers that share a local area network and have the ability to work together on a single problem as a team

Many businesses used to consider supercomputing beyond the reach of their budgets, but new Linux applications have made high-performance clusters more affordable than ever

How Linux Works describes the inside of the Linux system for systems administrators, whether you maintain an extensive network in the office or one Linux box at home

Some books try to give you copy-and-paste instructions for how to deal with every single system issue that may arise, but How Linux Works actually shows you how the Linux system functions so that you can come up with your own solutions

After a guided tour of filesystems, the boot sequence, system management basics, and networking, author Brian Ward delves into open-ended topics such as development tools, custom kernels, and buying hardware, all from an administrator's point of view

Are you one of the millions of SysAdmins running a Linux server who can't find a current book on Linux security? Well,,this is the book for you

How to Cheat at Securing Linux Servers is designed to help you deploy a Linux system on the Internet in a variety of security roles

The author of Inside Linux acknowledges that adequately teaching how to use Linux involves more than communicating a series of recipes

For that reason, he goes to considerable effort to explain what's going on when the user executes various commands

He uses procedures to expose facts about Linux's innards, rather than as mere strategies for achieving desired effects

An indispensable working resource for IT professionals moving to Linux-based network systems
This new edition of Linda and Al McKinnon's book satisfies a long-standing need among IT professionals for a comprehensive guide to installing and administering Linux-topics usually covered in a more superficial manner as parts of larger Linux references

In addition to providing complete step-by-step installation instructions, this fast-paced guide shows readers how to perform all essential administrative tasks, including creating users and passwords, managing files and directories, and customizing the environment

Readers also learn how to make the most of Linux Shells and utilities, use the vi editor, and much more

In this comprehensive guide, a leading Windows/Linux integration consultant shows experienced system administrators exactly how to solve the key problems they face in making Linux and Windows work together seamlessly and cost-effectively

Start by configuring and deploying Samba, transforming a low-cost Linux box into a high-performance file-and-print server for Windows workstations

Learn how to connect Linux and Windows using NFS, FTP, remote commands, secure shell, telnet, and other other techniques

Understanding the concepts of processes and interprocess communications (IPC) is fundamental to developing software for Linux

This book zeroes right in on the key techniques of processes and interprocess communication - from primitive communications to the complexities of sockets

It covers every aspect of UNIX/Linux interprocess communications in sufficient detail to allow experienced programmers to begin writing useful code immediately

A tutorial style text covering the basics of UNIX and Linux for the complete beginner, this is a comprehensive introduction to these operating systems

It assumes no prior knowledge of programming nor any experience of using computers

UNIX and Linux are two of the most commonly used operating systems within the educational and corporate worlds and are growing in popularity

Many people still believe that learning Linux is difficult, or that only experts can understand how a Linux system works

Though there is a lot of free documentation available, the documentation is widely scattered on the Web, and often confusing, since it is usually oriented toward experienced UNIX or Linux users

Today, thanks to the advancements in development, Linux has grown in popularity both at home and at work

This all-in-one tutorial and reference shows beginning to advanced Linux programmers how to build graphical user interfaces for desktop applications that will run in the Windows-like K desktop environment (KDE)

Expert author Arthur Griffith covers everything from simple windows and menus to dialog boxes and other advanced widgets

The CD-ROM contains the latest version of KDE

Single sign-on is the holy grail of network administration, and Kerberos is the only game in town

Microsoft, by integrating Kerberos into Active Directory in Windows 2000 and 2003, has extended the reach of Kerberos to all networks large or small

Kerberos makes your network more secure and more convenient for users by providing a single authentication system that works across the entire network

Knoppix is a portable Linux distribution with a collection of hundreds of programs and utilities--a veritable Swiss Army knife in CD form

This practical and flexible Linux distribution runs on the fly from a single CD with no need to install anything to your hard drive

Knoppix's excellent hardware detection, collection of programs, and ease of use help explain why Knoppix is radically changing the face of Linux

If you think Knoppix is just a Linux demo disk, think again

Klaus Knopper created an entire Linux distribution on a bootable CD (and now a DVD) so he could use his favorite open source tools on any computer

This book includes a collection of tips and techniques for using the enormous amount of software Knoppix offers-not just to work and play, but also to troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and disinfect your system without having to install a thing

The LATEX typesetting system remains a popular choice for typesetting a wide variety of documents, from papers, journal articles, and presentations, to books--especially those that include technical text or demand high-quality composition

This book is the most comprehensive guide to making illustrations in LATEX documents, and it has been completely revised and expanded to include the latest developments in LATEX graphics

The authors describe the most widely used packages and provide hundreds of solutions to the most commonly encountered LATEX illustration problems

Learning Debian GNU/Linux assumes only that its readers have a bit of Windows or Macintosh experience, are willing to learn, and aren't afraid to do a little experimenting

From there, it provides a complete introductory-level explanation of installing and using Linux and the GHU suite of tools, focusing on the Debian 2

1 distribution to the extent that it differs from other flavors of Linux

GNU Emacs is the most popular and widespread of the Emacs family of editors

It is also the most powerful and flexible

Unlike all other text editors, GNU Emacs is a complete working environment--you can stay within Emacs all day without leaving

bash, the Free Software Foundation's `Bourne Again Shell,` is the default shell for Linux, as well as a replacement for the standard UNIX Bourne shell

If you are new to shell programming, Learning the bash Shell is an excellent introduction, covering everything from the most basic to the most advanced features

If you've been writing shell scripts for years, it offers a great way to find out what the bash shell offers

O'Reilly's bestselling book on Linux's bash shell is at it again

Now that Linux is an established player both as a server and on the desktop `Learning the bash Shell` has been updated and refreshed to account for all the latest changes

Indeed, this third edition serves as the most valuable guide yet to the bash shell

This Nutshell Handbook(R) is a thorough introduction to the Korn shell, both as a user interface and as a programming language

The Korn shell is a program that interprets UNIX commands

It has many features that aren't found in other shells, including command history

There's nothing that hard-core Unix and Linux users are more fanatical about than their text editor

Editors are the subject of adoration and worship, or of scorn and ridicule, depending upon whether the topic of discussion is your editor or someone else's

vi has been the standard editor for close to 30 years

For many users, working in the Unix environment means using vi, a full-screen text editor available on most Unix systems

Even those who know vi often make use of only a small number of its features

The sixth edition of Learning the vi Editor is a complete guide to text editing with vi

`Throw up a Linux box,` comes the chorus whenever there's a need to provide some network service or other without impinging upon the boss's martini budget

Fair enough, but by doing so are you opening security holes you don't know how to find or fix? The newest edition of Hacking Linux Exposed helps you answer that question and solve many of the security problems you find

?As this book shows, Linux systems are just as functional, secure, and reliable as their proprietary counterparts

Thanks to the ongoing efforts of thousands of Linux developers, Linux is more ready than ever for deployment at the frontlines of the real world

The Linux Administration Made Easy (LAME) guide attempts to describe day-to-day administration and maintenance issues commonly faced by Linux system administrators

This book is part of the Linux Documentation Project

Linux Administration Made Easy summarizes the installation and configuration, as well as the day-to-day administrative and maintenance procedures that should be followed to keep a Linux-based server or desktop system up and running

Administering a Linux system isn't much like administering a Windows machine

Though the goals are similar and comparable problems arise under both environments, they each require administrators to adopt a certain way of thinking about processes and data

Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide helps readers adapt their Windows experience to Linux work

Develop the skills you need in the real world


Hit the ground running with the street-smart training you'll find in this practical book

Using a `year in the life` approach, it gives you an inside look at Linux administration, with key information organized around the actual day-to-day tasks, scenarios, and challenges you'll face in the field

This valuable training tool is loaded with hands-on, step-by-step exercises covering all phases of Linux administration, including:
* Working on the command line
* Configuring hardware and the kernel
* Managing software and processes
* Documenting the system
* Working with partitions and file systems
* Configuring network features
* Managing security

An invaluable study tool

This no-nonsense book also maps to the common tasks and exam objectives for the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) LPIC-1 certification exam and CompTIA's Linux+ certification exam

* Organized into eight task-oriented minibooks, this comprehensive 816-page guide shows beginning-to-intermediate users how to get up and running with today's top five Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, and Knoppix
*The companion DVD features the full installable versions of Fedora Core 3 and Knoppix and the ISO images (saving hours of downloading time) for the following distributions: SUSE live, Debian full version, and Xandros Open Circulation version

* Features step-by-step installation instructions for each distribution
* The minibooks offer humorous, easy-to-understand coverage of Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming
* Lets readers explore the most popular distributions for desktop and server use

User review
linux fof dummies
I bought so many lately it is hard to remember which was slow and which was ok

I believe this one was ok

User review
Great!!!!!

Curious about Linux, the amazing alternative operating system? Not sure which of the zillion different variations is right for you, or how to find out? How wise you are to think of Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies!

Eight minibooks spanning over 850 pages deliver the scoop on the latest versions of seven leading Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, SimplyMEPIS, Knoppix, and Ubuntu The DVD includes the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions covered, saving hours of downloading time This new edition includes all-new coverage of the SimplyMEPIS and Ubuntdistributions, an added section on the Skype Internet telephone system, and expanded coverage of Firefox, SELinux, and OpenOffice

org applications The eight minibooks cover Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming The Linux share of the operating system market is expected to grow from three to 11 percent in the next four years

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file



User review
linux fof dummies
I bought so many lately it is hard to remember which was slow and which was ok

GNU/Linux is an immensely popular operating system that is both extremely stable and reliable

But it can also induce minor headaches at the most inopportune times, if you're not fully up to speed with its capabilities

A unique approach to running and administering Linux systems, `Linux Annoyances for Geeks` addresses the many poorly documented and under-appreciated topics that make the difference between a system you struggle with and a system you really enjoy

Modern appliances are complex machines with processors, operating systems, and application software

While there are books that will tell you how to run Linux on embedded hardware, and books on how to build a Linux application, Linux Appliance Design is the first book to demonstrate how to merge the two and create a Linux appliance

You'll see for yourself why Linux is the embedded operating system of choice for low-cost development and a fast time to market

`The first edition of this book has always been kept within arm's reach of my desk due to the wonderful explanations of all areas of the Linux userspace API

This second edition greatly overshadows the first one, and will replace it

` --Greg Kroah-Hartman, Linux kernel programmer Develop Software that Leverages the Full Power of Today's Linux Linux Application Development, Second Edition, is the definitive reference for Linux programmers at all levels of experience, including C programmers moving from other operating systems

The Linux operating system is not limited to just game or open source programming, but can be used to build the same applications as in any other commercial UNIX environment

This book provides information, techniques, and source code for developing commercial-grade applications on the Linux operating system

Backed by industry leaders like IBM, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and Borland, Linux is also the only operating system that runs on a wide range of computers

This completely revamped edition covers the familiar Linux flavors as well as some exciting new distributions-Ubuntu, Mepis, Arch Linux, and four others Ideal for users planning the transition to Linux who want to sample different distributions to see which one best meets their needs Includes new sections on practical uses for Linux, cool multimedia apps, instant messaging, BitTorrent, and improved security techniques Valuable information for system administrators who need to set up secure, fully functioning Linux servers Bonus DVD is the only one on the market to include ten Linux distributions readers can try

User review
Jury's still out
The jury's still out on this book

There may be all kinds of wonderful info in the text, but if I can't get some of the distros that come on the accompanying CD and DVD to install and run, which was one reason for buying the book, I just can't get all excited about recommending it to others

Sort of like buying computer hardware from eCost

User review
Linux Bible 2007 Review
A comprehensive compilation of most of te majpor distributions available today

This provides a detailed description of each distribution as well as a live CD



User review
good book broke CD
This was a `new` book and was in very good condition BUT one of the CD that came with it was broken completely in half

User review
A worthwhile addition to your technical library


This book is loaded with helpful information that will clearly and concisely explain the fundamentals, and other advanced topics, of Linux

When I started using Linux, I had a ton of questions about the kernel and file system, and I couldn't seem to find many answers on the web

* 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

User review
Linux Bible
As someone new to the Linux operating system I was looking for a textbook that was thorough but easy to understand and use

This book has it all and then some

I am enjoying following the exercises in the book and checking out the Linux distros on the DVD

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

Cluster computers provide a low-cost alternative to multiprocessor systems for many applications

Building a cluster computer is within the reach of any computer user with solid C programming skills and a knowledge of operating systems, hardware, and networking

This book leads you through the design and assembly of such a system, and shows you how to mearsure and tune its overall performance

Linux Clustering: Building and Maintaining Linux Clusters provides Linux users with information about building their own Linux cluster from the ground up

It gives best practices, helpful hints, and guidelines about building one server or hundreds of servers at a level that administrators at any experience level can understand

From installation of the air conditioning and power in the data center, to alternative file systems to the final production run, this book provides you with everything that you need to know

There's a lot to be said for going back to basics

Not only does this Bible give you a quick refresher on the structure of open-source Linux software, it also shows you how to bypass the hefty graphical user interface on Linux systems and start interacting the fast and efficient waywith command lines and automated scripts

You'll learn how to manage files on the filesystem, start and stop programs, use databases, even do Web programmingwithout a GUIwith this one-stop resource

Compiled by Red Hat Software, Inc

, the company that has assembled the most popular x86 installation of Linux, this command reference is massive, authoritative, and as complete as any reference can be

In 1,500 pages of tiny print, this heavy-duty tome documents every command, utility, file system, library function, and administration tool in the operating system

This unique and valuable collection of tips, tools, and scripts provides clear, concise, hands-on solutions that can be applied to the challenges facing anyone running a network of Linux servers from small networks to large data centers in the practical and popular problem-solution-discussion O'Reilly cookbook format

The `Linux Cookbook` covers everything you'd expect: backups, new users, and the like

But it also covers the non-obvious information that is often ignored in other books the time-sinks and headaches that are a real part of an administrator's job, such as: dealing with odd kinds of devices that Linux historically hasn't supported well, building multi-boot systems, and handling things like video and audio

Desk references--if they are worth their desk space--have to be immediately appealing for some quirky reason or other

The appeal of Scott Hawkins's ingenious new reference, Linux Desk Reference, is that it sorts basic Unix commands by task

Flipping through Hawkins's book is like browsing a thesaurus

The KDE and Gnome desktops have developed into mature operating environments

These technologies not only act as interfaces between the user, the powerful Linux kernel and GNU operating system, but they do so in a fun and intuitive way

Many users are content with the tools and facilities included with these desktops, but--for those who are ready to probe a little deeper--much more functionality can be found by going under the hood

This book describes how to build a development environment based upon Linux systems

It provides a one-stop reference on all the tools used by the Open Source community for development purposes

It includes information about open source and GNU tools including editors, compilers and assemblers, debuggers, version control systems, Java and other Open Source utilities commonly used during the development process

Updated to cover version 2

4

x of the Linux kernel, the second edition of Linux Device Drivers remains the best general-purpose, paper-bound guide for programmers wishing to make hardware devices work under the world's most popular open-source operating system

Updated to cover version 2

4

x of the Linux kernel, the second edition of Linux Device Drivers remains the best general-purpose, paper-bound guide for programmers wishing to make hardware devices work under the world's most popular open-source operating system

Set up, maintain, and secure a small office email server Covers all the information you need to easily set up your own Linux email serverLearn how to provide web access to email, virus and spam protection, and moreThoroughly covers open source tools like PostFix, Courier, SpamAssassin, and ProcMailA step-by-step approach where the reader is taken through examples with ample screenshots and clear explanations to facilitate learning

In Detail Many businesses want to run their email servers on Linux for greater control and flexibility of corporate communications, but getting started can be complicated

The attractiveness of a free-to-use and robust email service running on Linux can be undermined by the apparent technical challenges involved

Some of the complexity arises from the fact that an email server consists of several components that must be installed and configured separately, then integrated together

A simple step-by-step guide to setting up a Linux email server using the most popular free Open Source tools All the information you need to easily set up your own Linux email server Shows how to provide web access to email, virus and spam protection, and more Techniques to backup and protect your data Applications used include PostFix, Courier, SquirrelMail, SpamAssassin, ProcMail, and ClamAV

In Detail

Many businesses want to run their email servers on Linux, but getting started can be complicated

The attractiveness of a free-to-use and robust email service running on Linux can be undermined by the apparent technical challenges involved

Some of the complexity arises from the fact that an email server consists of several components that must be installed and configured separately, then integrated together

TCP/IP packet handling may seem crystal clear when you first hear about it, but after you've configured your Ethernet card's netmask address, the details become rather vague

You might find yourself asking--if you were a Danish prince--`What is a packet, if its chief good and market of its time be but to route and wrap?` If routing and wrapping were all packets did, we would all enjoy our ignorance blissfully

System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day

A firewall and an intrusion detection systems (IDS) are two important weapons in that fight, enabling you to proactively deny access and monitor network traffic for signs of an attack

Linux Firewalls discusses the technical details of the iptables firewall and the Netfilter framework that are built into the Linux kernel, and it explains how they provide strong filtering, Network Address Translation (NAT), state tracking, and application layer inspection capabilities that rival many commercial tools

Focusing on Fedora Core 6, this accessible guide shows newcomers how to create a full-featured Linux desktop setup that's comparable to a Windows system Substantially revised and updated with new material on setting up a wireless home network, recycling an old Windows computer as a Linux home-networking server, running Linux on a laptop, editing digital photos, managing and playing audio and video, using open source productivity software, and more The DVD features the full Fedora Core installation and Fedora Core CD ISOs; there's also a coupon for readers who prefer to get Fedora Core on CD-ROM A companion Web site provides installation options and information on other popular Linux distributions, including SuSE, Mandriva, Linspire, Knoppix, and Ubuntu

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file



User review
This is how you use a `com-pu-ter`
Simply stunning, this book is not informative at all

If you know how to navigate on a PC, and can read things that appear on your computer screen, you can use Linux

If you've ever wondered whether the Linux penguin knew something you should know, here's where to find out

This plain-English guide walks you through installing Linux, using the desktop and tools like OpenOffice

org, securing your system, and more

One of the fastest ways to learn Linux is with this perennial favorite

Eight previous top-selling editions of Linux For Dummies can't be wrong

If you've been wanting to migrate to Linux, this book is the best way to get there

Written in easy-to-follow, everyday terms, Linux For Dummies 9th Edition gets you started by concentrating on two distributions of Linux that beginners love: the Ubuntu LiveCD distribution and the gOS Linux distribution, which comes pre-installed on Everex computers

Previous editions of Linux For Dummies have garnered rave reviews

However, there?s one scary term applied to them?

In this applications-oriented reference, Doug Abbott shows how to put Linux to work in embedded and real-time applications

Among the topics Abbott discusses include memory management, device drivers, interrupt handling, kernel instrumentation, boatloaders, embedded networking, inter-task communications, periodic vs

`one shot` timing, POSIX threads, hardware abstraction layers, and program debugging

Offering full coverage of Linux in one source, this book documents the most commonly needed topics for new and experienced Linux users and programmers - including over 100 utilities and their common options

Provides a good foundation of understanding for the most often-used Linux utilities

Devotes a chapter to helpful installation information for those who must install their own systems

Everything you need to know about Linux is in this book

Written by Stephen Figgins, Ellen Siever, Robert Love, and Arnold Robbins -- people with years of active participation in the Linux community -- Linux in a Nutshell, Sixth Edition, thoroughly covers programming tools, system and network administration tools, the shell, editors, and LILO and GRUB boot loaders



This updated edition offers a tighter focus on Linux system essentials, as well as more coverage of new capabilities such as virtualization, wireless network management, and revision control with git

Linux in a Nutshell, now in its fourth edition, has won awards in the Linux community as the most indispensable book about Linux

It is an essential desktop reference for the commands that users of Linux utilize every day, with the depth of information and the practical, succinct `In a Nutshell` format that made the previous editions so popular

Comprehensive but concise, Linux in a Nutshell covers all substantial user, programming, administration, and networking commands for the most common Linux distributions

Linux's unparalleled functionality and adaptability have made it the main alternative to Unix and Microsoft Windows operating systems

And with good reason

System administrators realize that this robust alternative can greatly improve their operating system's reliability and save them money, too

Linux in the Workplace introduces Linux users to the desktop capabilities of Linux and the K Desktop Environment (KDE) graphical user interface, a powerful Open Source graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations

Includes information on how to use email and surf the Internet; perform general office-related tasks; work with the command line; and much more



User review
Nice book for a desktop Linux user to start with,,

Firewalls, Network Address Translation (NAT), and network logging and accounting are all provided by Linux's Netfilter system, also known by the name of the command used to administer it, iptables

The iptables interface is the most sophisticated ever offered on Linux and makes Linux an extremely flexible system for any kind of network filtering you might do

Large sets of filtering rules can be grouped in ways that makes it easy to test them and turn them on and off

The Linux kernel is one of the most important and far-reaching open-source projects

That is why Novell Press is excited to bring you the second edition of Linux Kernel Development, Robert Love's widely acclaimed insider's look at the Linux kernel

This authoritative, practical guide helps developers better understand the Linux kernel through updated coverage of all the major subsystems as well as new features associated with the Linux 2

Written by a leading developer and maintainer of the Linux kernel, `Linux Kernel in a Nutshell` is a comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building, a critical task for Linux users and administrators

No distribution can provide a Linux kernel that meets all users' needs

Computers big and small have special requirements that require reconfiguring and rebuilding the kernel

The fact that Linux has more multimedia application choices than Mac OS X and Windows combined may come as a surprise to many, but not to those who know Linux well

In `Linux Multimedia Hacks,` author Kyle Rankin showcases the best available multimedia tools so you can maximize the entertainment capabilities of your favorite OS

Included are tips and tricks for connecting to iPods, creating MP3s and Oggs, watching and making DVDs, turning your Linux box into a Tivo ala MythTV, and much more

The long-overdue second edition of O'Reilly's Linux Network Administrator's Guide, by Olaf Kirch and Terry Dawson, still sports the cowboy colophon, suggesting that netadmins have retained their Lone Ranger personas

While life for a sysadmin has improved over the years with the introduction of the

/Configure utility and build-less rpm distributions, network building and maintenance is still a vast prairie, in its complexity growing faster than the availability of tools and documentation to tame it

The `Linux Network Administrator's Guide,` Third Edition dispenses all the practical advice you need to join a network

Along with some hardware considerations, this highly acclaimed guide takes an in-depth look at all of the essential networking software that comes with the operating system--including basic infrastructure (TCP/IP, wireless networking, firewalling) and the most popular services on Linux systems

But as the follow-up to a classic, the third edition of the `Linux Network Administrator's Guide` does more than just spruce up the basics

This unique Linux networking tutorial/reference by experts provides readers with a practical overview and understanding of the implementation of networking protocols in the Linux kernel

The book shows how networking behavior and protocols can be implemented within the Linux operating system

Introduction to the Linux kernel, mainly focusing on the upcoming kernel version 2

Linux is here to stay, and Linux Network Servers provides the skills and information needed to take advantage of all this operating system has to offer

Linux may not have toppled Windows on the desktop, but it has secured a place in IT infrastructures as an economical and practical network server, able to support a wide variety of services, including the Web, FTP, e-mail, DNS, printer sharing, and file sharing

This update to the best-selling Linux Network Servers: 24seven is a perfect addition to the highly-acclaimed Craig Hunt Linux Library, the goal of which is to Linux administrators with focussed guidance on complex tasks involved in managing Linux in the real world

Linux, like all Unix variants, was built for networking above all

As a result, its networking features are flexible and reliable--and daunting to Linux newcomers who aren't familiar enough with terms and concepts even to know what to look for in the documentation

Bryan Pfaffenberger does a service to people new to Linux networking with Linux Networking Clearly Explained, an assume-nothing guide to local area networks (LANs) and Internet connectivity under the open-source operating system

This soup-to-nuts collection of recipes covers everything you need to know to perform your job as a Linux network administrator, whether you're new to the job or have years of experience

With Linux Networking Cookbook, you'll dive straight into the gnarly hands-on work of building and maintaining a computer network

Running a network doesn't mean you have all the answers

The Linux Networking-HOWTO details important networking issues when using the popular Linux operating system

Linux Networking-HOWTO includes:

* informative background material for newcomers
* a generic discussion of networking issues
* technology-specific information grouped in three main sections: Ethernet and IP-related information, technologies pertaining to widespread PC hardware, and seldom-used technologies

This book is an outgrowth of the original NET-FAQ, written by Matt Welsh and Terry Dawson

This is an overview of performance tuning and capacity planning for the experience professional

It also covers traditional Unix tolls that have been ported to Linux

Linux Phrasebook is sure to become the pocket guide that you keep within reach at all times

 This concise, handy reference can be used `in the street,` just like a language phrasebook

 Skipping the usual tutorial on Linux, the Linux Phrasebook goes straight to practical Linux uses, providing immediate applicable solutions for day-to-day tasks

Linux, a robust UNIX-like open source operating system, is reportedly installed on over 20 million computers

While Red Hat is by far the most popular version of Linux, there are several other major distributions: Debian, Mandrake, Slackware, and UnitedLinux--the merging of Caldera/SCO, Connectiva, SuSE, and TurboLinux

Linux Power Tools goes well beyond the other books and gives you the advanced skills you need to become the ultimate power user for ALL Linux distributions

Linux Programmer's Reference is useful to programmers at all levels, whether they are programming in the BASH, TCSH, or Z shell of Linux

More than just an alphabetical sourcebook of Linux commands, it captures all the nuances of the various shells and lists them completely, providing syntax, brief explanations, and programming examples for each command

In addition, the author provides expert advice on how, when, and why to use each command, helping you choose the msot suitable one for your particular task

Anyone who's done programming work knows that you spend half your coding time looking for other people's solutions to the problems you're facing in your project

Particularly when you're dealing with times, dates, standard calculations, and other common problems, you find yourself saying, `Someone must have solved this before

` And, indeed, someone usually has

Linux Programming Unleashed is a complete and comprehensive reference for intermediate to advanced Linux developers that covers every possible use of Linux

Topics include: Core Linux Programming; Interprocess Communication; Device Drivers; Development Tools (make, Emacs, diff and patch, etc

); Programming the User Interface; programming (including Motif, Athena, GTK, QT, and more); Scripting; Security; System Programming Using Libraries; Package Management; and Licensing

Linux Routing explains and demonstrates routing solutions for common network types, namely LANs, WANs, and VPNs, using various types of hardware, and then explores the inner workings of the daemons and commands used for routing in Linux

The second half of the book revolves around specialized issues

These include building micro-kernels that provide additional routing speed and security; how routing is handled in a list of popular Linux distributions; security issues; traffic monitoring and control; and finally a variety of hardware and software packages available to those running or wanting to run Linux routers

Electronic commerce has become a significant part of business

As more companies are moving to the Web, there is a growing need to ensure the security of servers

Viruses and hackers aren?

The Linux Security Cookbook includes real solutions to a wide range of targeted problems, such as sending encrypted email within Emacs, restricting access to network services at particular times of day, firewalling a webserver, preventing IP spoofing, setting up key-based SSH authentication, and much more

With over 150 ready-to-use scripts and configuration files, this unique book helps administrators secure their systems without having to look up specific syntax

The book begins with recipes devised to establish a secure system, then moves on to secure day-to-day practices, and concludes with techniques to help your system stay secure

--This newest addition to our popular Craig Hunt Linux Library covers everything Linux professionals need to know about security

--With real world examples and expert advice, you will learn how to develop and implement a safe and effective security policy for your Linux workstations, servers, and networks

--Covers additional important topics, such as physical security for hardware, impenetrable file system security, configuring your network to minimize the possibility of outside attack, and remote access and authentication, including a discussion of VPN

Setting up and maintaining a Linux server requires understanding not only the hardware, but the ins and outs of the Linux operating system along with its supporting cast of utilities as well as layers of applications software

There's basic documentation online but there's a lot beyond the basics you have to know, and this only comes from people with hands-on, real-world experience

This kind of `know how` is what we sought to capture in Linux Server Hacks

Today's system administrators deal with a vast number of situations, operating systems, software packages, and problems

Those who are in the know have kept their copy of `Linux Server Hacks` close at hand to ease their burden

And while this helps, it's not enough: any sys admin knows there are many more hacks, cool tips, and ways of solving problems than can fit in a single volume (one that mere mortals can lift, that is)

Linux consistently appears high up in the list of popular Internet servers, whether it's for the Web, anonymous FTP, or general services such as DNS and delivering mail

But security is the foremost concern of anyone providing such a service

Any server experiences casual probe attempts dozens of time a day, and serious break-in attempts with some frequency as well

With the proliferation of Linux as both a server and desktop operating system, users are looking for more advanced methods of getting up and running quickly and efficiently solving problems

The most powerful way of achieving this is to employ the command line interface known as the shell

Bash, the Bourne Again Shell, is the most popular Linux shell today

A Linux smart home is about controlling and monitoring devices and information around your home using a standard personal computer, Linux, and its vast array of open source tools

You don?t have to be a master programmer to create one

If you're an experienced system administrator looking to acquire Linux skills, or a seasoned Linux user facing a new challenge, Linux System Administration offers practical knowledge for managing a complete range of Linux systems and servers

The book summarizes the steps you need to build everything from standalone SOHO hubs, web servers, and LAN servers to load-balanced clusters and servers consolidated through virtualization

Along the way, you'll learn about all of the tools you need to set up and maintain these working environments

The job of Linux systems administrator is interrupt-driven and requires constant learning in byte-wise chunks

This book gives solutions to modern problems, even some you might not have heard of, such as scripting LDAP, making Mac clients play nice with Linux servers, and backup, security, and recovery scripts

Author Juliet Kemp takes a broad approach to scripting using Perl and bash, and all scripts work on Debian or Red Hat lineage distributions

This comprehensive guide provides Linux System Administrators with all of the information they need to install the Linux System and get productive immediately

In-depth coverage of all of the basic featuresProvides essential information on network security and protection devicesCovers booting and shutdown, installation and configuration, devices, terminals, and moreCD-ROM includes the complete, latest Slackware v3

0 Linux distribution, development and TCP/IP diagnostics tools, Internet server demons, XFree86 3

A quick guide for System Administrators

In Detail

A thin client network is a client-server architecture where client computers depend primarily on a central server for processing activities

The client machines (thin clients) mainly focus on passing user input to remote services and receiving and displaying the output; thin clients aren't as much about the hardware or software as about the design

This book has all the information you need to easily set up your own Linux thin client network

Linux Timesaving Technique For Dummies provides experienced and first-time Linux users with concise, step-by-step, timesaving,powerful techniques to help them perform tasks efficiently

The techniques, broken down into task-oriented topic areas, are delivered without technical jargon and in the For Dummies friendly, easy-to-understand style

The book corresponds with the latest releases of the Fedora Core, SUSE, and Mandrake distributions

Builds on the success of the original Linux Toys, with new projects you can build using different Linux distributions All-new toys in this edition include a MythTV entertainment center, eMoviX bootable home movies, a BZFlag game client and server, and an Icecast Internet radio station, plus five more

Companion Web site, LinuxToys

net, provides information for further enhancing your Linux Toys II projects Includes a CD-ROM with scripts, packages, and code for the projects

User review
Dated after only four years
Chris Negus is an excellent writer and one of the most knowledgeable Linux people to be found

Delving into how the Linux operating system is constructed and how it works, this book takes the point of view of an administrator experienced in Windows architecture

Covered are the installation and configuration of a network file server as well as user management and file and directory sharing

In addition, information is provided on implementing sample scenarios such as connecting Windows and Linux workstations to a file server or replacing an existing Windows domain controller with a Linux server

* An indispensable resource for Fedora users who must now work without customer support from Red Hat, Inc

, covering critical troubleshooting techniques for networks, internal servers, and external servers
* Chris Negus is a well-known Linux authority and also the author of the top-selling Red Hat Linux Bible (0-7645-4333-4); Thomas Weeks is a trainer and administrator who manages hundreds of Red Hat Linux systems
* Covers all of the most common Fedora problem areas: firewalls, DNS servers, print servers, Samba, NFS, Web servers, FTP servers, e-mail servers, modems, adding hardware, and hardware certification
* Features easy-to-use flowcharts that guide administrators step by step through common Fedora troubleshooting scenarios
* A companion Web site offers troubleshooting updates to keep pace with the frequent Fedora Core releases as well as a forum for exchanging troubleshooting tips

User review
Notes on `Linux Troubleshooting Bible`
`Linux Troubleshooting Bible` is another excellent book by Christopher Negus

Although the focus is on the Fedora Core 3, it is still packed with information for the beginner as well as the experienced linux user

In Linux Unwired, you'll learn the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing wireless data services on the road

The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Linux

You'll learn how to install and configure a variety of wireless technologies to fit different scenarios, including an office or home network and for use on the road

Linux Desktop Garage is the inside tips and tricks book that every desktopLinux user wishes they had when they got started

While most Linux booksconcentrate on information for administrators who are running servers, thereare now many users adopting Linux for use in every day tasks

This book givespractical advice and instruction for the growing legion of Linux users whodon't need to know how to run a web server, just how to use their OS

*The first start-to-finish guide to patching Linux systems in production environments *For Red Hat, Fedora, SUSE, Debian, and other leading distributions *Comprehensive coverage of apt, yum, Red Hat Network, YaST Online Update, Zenworks Linux Management, and other tools *High-efficiency techniques that minimize impacts on networks, users, and administrators The Start-to-Finish Patch Management Guide for Every Linux(R) Environment To keep your Linux systems secure, reliable, and productive, you must stay current with patches and updates

But, until now, it has been difficult to find usable, trustworthy guidance on managing patches in Linux production environments

Linux Patch Management fills that gap, offering Linux professionals start-to-finish solutions, strategies, and examples for every environment, from single computers to enterprise-class networks

In typical Linux `bibles,` reserve the last third coverage for advanced topics that sys admins use on a day by day basis

They tend to cover the underlying concepts reasonably well, but fall short on hands-on instructions, forcing admins to buy specialty books

This book sufficiently expands the advanced sections found in these `bibles,` providing step-by step instructions on how to configure the most popular Linux back office applications

Linux is a fast-growing operating system with power and appeal, and enterprises worldwide are quickly adopting the system to utilize its benefits

But as with all operating systems, performance problems do occur causing system administrators to scramble into action

Finally, there is a complete reference for troubleshooting Linux--quickly!

Unleash the power of CompTIA's newest certification! Linux+ is the next hot certification to come from CompTIA, the company behind A+ with a following of 250,000+ certified and growing

Linux+ Certification Bible contains everything you need to know to pass the exam as well as practical information in one comprehensive volume!

--For every individual interested in demonstrating fundamental Linux knowledge and skills, this Sybex Study Guide will prepare readers for the Linux+ certification exam

--Packed with real-world examples mirroring the Linux+ exam objectives, the guide provides readers with skills to master the exam essentials

--The CD includes all of the standard study guide content, pre-assessment exams, bonus review questions, flashcards, sample adaptive questions, and a searchable electronic version of the book

Your one-stop guide to Linux--fully revised and expanded

Get in-depth coverage of all Linux features, tools, and utilities from this thoroughly updated and comprehensive resource, designed for all Linux distributions

Written by Linux expert Richard Petersen, this book explains how to get up-and-running on Linux, use the desktops and shells, manage applications, deploy servers, implement security measures, and handle system and network administration tasks

With full coverage of the latest platform, Linux: The Complete Reference, Sixth Edition includes details on the very different and popular Debian (Ubuntu) and Red Hat/Fedora software installation and service management tools used by most distributions

 Dream the perfect computer system, then build it to run on a Linux live CD!

A Linux live CD is more than just a Linux system you carry around

Start with a live CD that has all your favorite applications

Written by the creator of Webmin, this book explains how to use the most popular Webmin modules to perform common administration tasks on a Linux system such as adding users, configuring Apache, setting up NFS file sharing and managing the Sendmail mail server

Each chapter covers a single server or service, and is broken down into sections that list the steps required to carry out certain tasks using Webmin

The chapters also provide some background on the service being configured and the basic concepts behind it

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology is becoming a standard feature of computer systems that support mission-critical services like file sharing, mail exchange, or Web servers

RAID offers two benefits to these essential systems: improved I/O performance and fail-safe data storage

RAID has become the low-cost solution of choice to deal with the ever-increasing demand for data storage space

As we've all become well aware lately, every complex system has flaws

When the complex system is a computer operating system, such as Linux, or a piece of software running under it, those flaws can provide black-hat hackers with the access they need to steal your data, damage your system, or use your computing resources as a base for attacking other computers

Maximum Linux Security reveals security holes in Linux and does so explicitly

Praise for Marcel Gagne's Moving to Linux: Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye! `This is kind of a funny book for me to be recommending to readers of a Windows newsletter, but a lot of people ask me about this topic, so here goes

Author Marcel Gagne is a columnist for Linux Journal, and in Moving to Linux he's prepared a step-by-step guide to converting a Windows PC to Linux--or just trying it!

This book is a user guide for the Linux desktop, specifically geared toward the KDE desktop, and covering the most popular desktop tools

It covers getting on the Internet, e-mail, Web browsers, office applications (word processors, spreadsheets, presentations -- primarily the OpenOffice

org suite), playing and ripping songs, burning CDs, watching movies, playing games, and so on

Resource-packed guide delivers pragmatic solutions for real-world development needs-all using open source software tools

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User review
what exactly is linux good for?

Guide presenting hands-on specifics for using TCP/IP in a Linux environment, showing the necessary tasks involved in Linux TCP/IP, step by step

Includes an introduction to network administration, tips for improving network management skills, practical advice on correct use of protocols, and real-world case studies

Softcover

Novell Linux Desktop 9 User's Handbook is the official handbook to help you take control of you Novell Linux Desktop

Walk through the new Novell Linux interfaces as you learn how to use them, interact with the operating system, create files and more

Cover everything that you need to know to effectively and efficiently use the new desktop and quickly get up to speed on the latest technology from Novell with Novell Linux Desktop 9 User's Handbook

Novell ZENworks Linux Management Administrator's Handbook is the official guide to ZENworks Linux Management, written by Ron Tanner, Novell ZENworks product manager, and Richard Whitehead, Novell ZENworks product marketing manager

Learn about the innovative combination of SUSE Linux and the advanced management capabilities of ZENworks that has positioned Novell as the leading enterprise Linux solution provider

You will learn about: The ZENworks family The ZENworks Management web console Registering devices into them system and system settings Reporting Common device management tasks Keeping servers synchronized Troubleshooting Gather insight directly from the minds behind ZENworks Linux Management with the Novell ZENworks Linux Management Administrator's Handbook

Fully Updated to Reflect Major Improvements and Configuration Changes in Samba-3

0

11 through 3

Practical guide presents a broad survey of LAMP technologies, and shows how these solutions can be implemented efficiently and securely while improving reliability and dramatically cutting costs

Provides the most useful, practical information on a broad range of open source technologies

Softcover

* Presenting updated coverage of openSUSE 11

0 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11

0, this reference is written by Novell insiders and boasts the most up-to-date information available
* Topics covered include the openSUSE project, command line programs and implementing online services, virtualization, kernel updates, Enterprise Architecture, and more
* Reviews Linux fundamentals such as methodologies, partitions, and file system, and features a new section devoted entirely to end-user needs
* The DVD includes the openSUSE 11

DVD Includes openSUSE 10

3

openSUSE Linux Unleashed presents comprehensive coverage of the community version of SUSE Linux, one of the most popular and most complete Linux distributions in the world

This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering openSUSE

Linux Server Performance Tuning provides the knowledge and skills needed to understand and improve the performance of Linux servers

It describes the collective practical experience of IBM Linux Technology Center experts in Linux performance monitoring, evaluation and measurement, analysis, and tuning of Linux servers

It discusses methodologies for improving and maximizing the performance of business server applications running on an Intel-based hardware platform and the Linux operating system

A comprehensive and practical guide to PAM for Linux: how modules work and how to implement them Understand and configure PAM Develop PAM-aware applications and your own PAMs using the API and C How to authenticate users in Active Directory, mount encrypted home directories, load SSH keys automatically, and restrict web and rsh services

In Detail

PAM-aware applications reduce the complexity of authentication

With PAM you can use the same user database for every login process

PAM also supports different authentication processes as required

Linux machines, with their low cost and practically infinite configurability, work fantastically as specialized network nodes like routers and firewalls

Matthew Marsh has done a lot of research into the applicability of Linux as a router operating system--specifically to unusually complex IPv4 routing requirements--and has compiled his findings into Policy Routing Using Linux

It's a rich read for anyone interested in working with iproute2 or the Routing Policy Database (RPDB)

Most UNIX systems today are POSIX compliant because the federal government requires it for its purchases

Even OSF and UI agree on support for POSIX

Given the manufacturer's documentation, however, it can be difficult to distinguish system-specific features from those features defined by POSIX

Without requiring its administrators to understand the complexities that are characteristic of Sendmail, Postfix offers electronic mail services reliably and with considerable configurability

The program is pretty easy to set up and get going, so it's possible for Postfix, Richard Blum's commendable book about the mail server, to do a good job of explaining installation and have room left over for lots of advanced hints and tricks

This book will serve well on the bookshelf of anyone who's decided to base mail services on Postfix

While basic configuration of Postfix is easy, every site has unique needs that call for a certain amount of study

This book, with careful background explanations and generous examples, eases readers from the basic configuration to the full power of Postfix

It discusses the Postfix interfaces to various tools that round out a fully scalable and highly secure email system

Practical Linux gears itself toward people who don't want to be burdened with technobabble, but just want to use Linux just as they would any other operating system

Most books in this category concentrate mostly on the installation and configuration process, while neglecting content that helps you use Linux for daily tasks

This book covers all the bases, making use of a systematic approach, while providing numerous cross-references

The bash shell is a complete programming language, not merely a glue to combine external Linux commands

By taking full advantage of shell internals, shell programs can perform as snappily as utilities written in C or other compiled languages

And you will see how, without assuming Unix lore, you can write professional bash 4

Today, Linux is included with nearly every embedded platform

Embedded developers can take a more modern route and spend more time tuning Linux and taking advantage of open source code to build more robust, feature-rich applications

While Gene Sally does not neglect porting Linux to new hardware, modern embedded hardware is more sophisticated than ever: most systems include the capabilities found on desktop systems

We can all be Linux experts, provided we invest the time in learning the craft of Linux administration

Pro Linux System Administration makes it easy for small to medium?sized businesses to enter the world of zero?

Providing the range of mail-related services expected by organizations can be a confusing, daunting process

Pro Open Source Mail: Building an Enterprise Mail Solution presents a comprehensive guide to managing the most important services, including user administration, mail transfer agents, virus protection, spam and mail filtering, Web-based mail, and mailing list maintenance

Beginning with installation and configuration of the popular server-based operating system, Fedora Core, the book outlines the system and network preparation process geared towards running an enterprise mail server

SSH, or Secure Shell, is the de facto standard among users and administrators who wish to establish secure communication between disparate networks

This book is authored by a Fortune 100 system administrator, who will provide you with a highly practical reference for configuring and deploying OpenSSH in your own environment

Some of the topics covered in this book include: OpenSSH installation and configuration, key management, secure logging, client/server architectures, and digital certificates

Find an introduction to the architecture, concepts and algorithms of the Linux kernel in Professional Linux Kernel Architecture, a guide to the kernel sources and large number of connections among subsystems

Find an introduction to the relevant structures and functions exported by the kernel to userland, understand the theoretical and conceptual aspects of the Linux kernel and Unix derivatives, and gain a deeper understanding of the kernel

Learn how to reduce the vast amount of information contained in the kernel sources and obtain the skills necessary to understand the kernel sources

By tapping the strengths of the open-source movement, developers can write custom Linux software without spending a dime on licensing fees

Aimed at the experienced C/C++ programmer, Professional Linux Programming provides a wide-ranging and hands-on guide to the different pieces of the puzzle that are required to program successfully on this exciting new platform

The book is framed as a case study for building a custom database program in Linux for a video rental store

This book is broken into four primary sections addressing key topics that Linux programmers need to master: Linux nuts and bolts, the Linux kernel, the Linux desktop, and Linux for the Web Effective examples help get readers up to speed with building software on a Linux-based system while using the tools and utilities that contribute to streamlining the software development process Discusses using emulation and virtualization technologies for kernel development and application testing Includes useful insights aimed at helping readers understand how their applications code fits in with the rest of the software stack Examines cross-compilation, dynamic device insertion and removal, key Linux projects (such as Project Utopia), and the internationalization capabilities present in the GNOME desktop

User review
Achieving the Professional Programming Window
Wrox should be applauded for continuing to document the programming training requirements for Linux

I have been a professional programmer for 27 years and I depend on these references to keep me up to date on procedures, tools and specialization areas

The previous reference on professional programming, about 8 years ago, was over 1100 pages and covered 28 chapters verses the current reference's 14 chapters and 440 pages

A fast-paced and easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that gets you up and running quickly

In Detail

This book starts with setting up a qmail server and takes you through virtualization, filtering, and other advanced features like hosting multiple domains, mailing lists, and SSL Encryption

Finally, it discusses the log files and how to make qmail work faster

Qmail is a secure, reliable, efficient, simple message transfer agent

It's not a question of `if` but `when

` Will you be ready to protect your system when a cracker comes? Real World Linux Security goes beyond the books that merely detail system vulnerabilities by offering system administrators practical solutions for safeguarding Linux systems and actively responding to break-in attempts

This book is for Web Developers who want to learn how to use Linux & Apache for Website Hosting

The first chapters will teach you how to install Linux and Apache 2

0 on a home or office machine for testing purposes

The Linux operating system has made a lot of progress in the past few years, and Running Linux has progressed right along with it to remain the single best general-purpose book for curious computer users who want to install, use, and enjoy Linux

The team of authors present a text that's simultaneously detailed and readable

Coupled with an inquisitive and capable reader, that's a recipe for success with the world's most popular open-source operating system

The Linux operating system has made a lot of progress in the past few years, and Running Linux has progressed right along with it to remain the single best general-purpose book for curious computer users who want to install, use, and enjoy Linux

The team of authors present a text that's simultaneously detailed and readable

Coupled with an inquisitive and capable reader, that's a recipe for success with the world's most popular open-source operating system

This book comprehensively documents step-by-step proven, working examples of Samba deployments

It is the perfect follow up book to the Official SAMBA-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide (0131453556)

If you want to deploy Samba-3 with least effort, or if you want to become an expert at deploying Samba-3 without having to search for every piece of detail from the HOWTO, this book is the ticket to your destination

However ardently the Unix community may wish for it, Windows NT (and its successors) aren't going away

Furthermore, the idea of a `Windows shop` that is distinct from a `Unix shop` is unrealistic in many cases

Samba allows Windows NT machines to interact with Unix machines by handling Windows Server Message Block (SMB) calls

In a perfect world, all text editing programs would be as easy to use as the lean, stripped down, and efficient GNU Emacs

Even with all its simplicity and numerous keyboard shortcuts, Emacs neophytes and longtime users will find a wealth of information and instruction on everything from creating a file to writing a macro in Sams Teach Yourself Emacs in 24 Hours

Anyone who has ever used Emacs knows that, unless you are using XEmacs, this particular text editor avoids a clunky graphical user interface to display command and program options in favor of placing the complete functionality at the user's fingertips

A step by step guide to using and developing KDE applications on Linux/UNIX systems, Sams Teach Yourself KDE 1

1 in 24 Hours teaches the fundamentals of KDE on various systems

Learn how to navigate the file manager and windows manager, get the most out of numerous tools and utilities, use KDE's wide base of applications, and more

This book is an introductory, tutorial-style text designed to give the reader a strong foundational knowledge of securing a Linux system

This book teaches the reader how to securely install and run Linux as it comes shipped from most Linux distributors

Most other titles in this market focus on the use of tools and software not normally included with Linux

When Linux or Unix gets adopted by computing groups that already have users working with a version of the Windows platform, administrators overseeing the network integration of the two operating systems look to Samba to make a connection

Sams Teach Yourself Samba in 24 Hours furnishes 24 one-hour essential lessons geared toward quickly learning Samba for administrators charged with the task of coupling Linux or Unix with Windows

Authors Gerald Carter and Richard Sharpe dedicate most of this book to the processes of installing and configuring Samba, distinguishing between both Linux/Windows- and Unix/Windows-based systems

In Detail

High-end email and groupware is a domain where only few vendors can provide solutions

It is where companies like HP, Novell, or Scalix offer reliable and scalable products

And Scalix is the only one that has licensed parts under a free and open-source license (Scalix Public License)

User review
Ultimate means Ultimate
This book shows you how to build a secure, reliable and
clean network from the ground up, with optimizations and
security, using RedHat Linux 7

x as a base OS

This book presents everyhting you need to know clearly,
concisely, and in an extreemly well organized fashion

SELinux: Bring World-Class Security to Any Linux Environment! SELinux offers Linux/UNIX integrators, administrators, and developers a state-of-the-art platform for building and maintaining highly secure solutions

Now that SELinux is included in the Linux 2

The sendmail Cookbook provides step-by-step solutions for the administrator who needs to solve configuration problems fast

Each recipe in the sendmail Cookbook outlines a configuration problem, presents the configuration code that solves that problem, and then explains the code in detail

The discussion of the code is critical because it provides the insight you need to tweak the code for your own circumstances

`Bryan and Marcia have not only provided tips and tricks for detecting and blocking spam and email fraud but have also written the first of its kind Milter reference guide

This book will help you start writing your own special-purpose mail filters quickly and easily

` --Gregory Neil Shapiro, coauthor of the Milter interface As a Mail Administrator You Need to Understand How to Successfully Monitor and Fight Spam

Provides a deeper understanding of e-mail servers

Offers quick fixes for making overburdened servers work better

By the book's end, readers know exactly how to optimize system performance

The new edition of sendmail has been completely revised to cover sendmail 8

12--a version with more features and fundamental changes than any previous version of the Unix-based email routing program

The book begins by guiding you through the building and installation of sendmail and its companion programs, such as vacation and makemap

This is the type of book that will either solve a specific problem you have or will give you ideas on automating/simplifying something that you've lived with for far too long

— Thomas Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings

This book is geared towards any Unix user who doesn't want to spend time creating or testing shell scripts

Instead, Shell Scripting Recipes dissects and explains over 150 much-needed and practical real-world examples, and then shows the reader how and when to appropriately use them

This Brobdignagian tome has all the usual information on what Slackware Linux is and how to install it, but it also has good tutorials on bash, pdksh, tcsh, vi, emacs, joe, groff, TeX, shell programming, and a bunch of other utilities

In terms of graphical interfaces, Parker and his associates cover XFree86, Motif, OPEN LOOK, and OpenWindows

Programmers will love this book, as it pays adequate attention to C, C++, Perl, tcl/tk, and a score of other languages

This latest version of Special Edition Using Linux shows how to install, configure, use, and network the latest generation of freeware Linux operating systems

The authors focus mostly on the freeware version of Red Hat Linux 5

1, though Caldera OpenLinux 1

Special Edition Using Linux Administration is the complete, comprehensive reference book for the experienced administrator who needs to learn to run a Linux system and successfully manage it

This book has a great appeal to those administrators whose knowledge is limited to Windows or NetWare networks as they integrate Linux into their infrastructure

Current Linux or Unix users wishing to apply their knowledge towards system administration will also find it invaluable

The Linux desktop is rapidly gaining as an alternative to Windows

IDC estimates that Linux has now surpassed Apple with 3% of the desktop market, and that this number will double by 2006

And the new desktop users are not just students curious about a free operating system, but working professionals who are familiar with Windows and who find themselves needing to come up-to-speed quickly on Linux

Squid is the most popular Web caching software in use today, and it works on a variety of platforms including Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows

Squid improves network performance by reducing the amount of bandwidth used when surfing the Web

It makes web pages load faster and can even reduce the load on your web server

`SUSE Linux: A Complete Guide to Novell's Community Distribution` will get you up to speed quickly and easily on SUSE, one of the most friendly and usable Linux distributions around

From quick and easy installation to excellent hardware detection and support, it's no wonder SUSE is one of the most highly rated distributions on the planet

According to Novell, SUSE is installed more than 7,000 times every day, an average of one installation every 12 seconds

Includes new coverage of Novell Linux Desktop and Open Enterprise Server (Novell's traditional environment running on SUSE), with information on YaST management tools and the OpenExchange e-mail server Introduces basic Linux methodologies, including partitions, filesystems, filesystem layout, and more Covers the SUSE system, command line programs, implementing online services, and using SUSE business tools in the enterprise setting Features a section devoted to end-user needs Also covers virtualization, including dosemu, wine, Crossover Office, uml xen and Vmware, expanded coverage of SUSE with sendmail, CUPS, LDAP and more Companion DVD includes the SUSE Linux distribution

User review
Excellent Reference Book
I was looking for SUSE Linux book and read dozens of reviews for different books hoping to find the one I needed on my first try

It seemed like most of the reviews I read were written by people new to linux and were focused on how well the books succeeded at providing a simple introduction

This book was universally rejected as being too big, too detailed and difficult to follow for a first time user - so I bought it

Install SUSE Linux and take advantage of cool new tools

Use OpenOffice

org, go online with Firefox?, set up a wireless LAN, and more

SUSE Linux is gaining popularity everywhere, and you'll soon see why

Master the newest version of SUSE Linux with SUSE Linux 10 Unleashed

This comprehensive guide to SUSE Linux includes a DVD with the full version of SUSE Linux 10

0 and provides you with intermediate and advanced information to guide you through the installation, management and maintenance of your SUSE Linux 10

* SUSE is the leading Linux distribution in Europe, with a strong enterprise presence and reputation as the most secure Linux distribution
* Written by two SUSE insiders, this book explains the best way to carry out a task while making full use of SUSE's configuration utilities and unique YaST modules
* Offers unique information not found anywhere else on the latest SUSE editions, including Enterprise Server, Professional (for home users and developers), Standard Server, and Desktop (Enterprise desktop) DVD includes the Fall 2004 release of the SUSE Personal Edition, a $29

95 value

User review
It solved my problems about SuSE
Yes, it was usefull, its becoming dirty 'couse i use it frequently

Sometimes id like to have more info about commands in commandline, but in general it gives you more than what you could expect from

This easy-to-understand book for beginning SUSE Linux users starts off with step-by-step installation instructions and a discussion of what happens when the system is started for the first time Explains how to use SUSE on the desktop, work with the file manager, connect to the Internet, and set up a home network Topics addressed include performing everyday tasks, such as browsing the Web; reading e-mail and newsgroups; and using the OpenOffice

org office productivity suite and multimedia applications Offers details on basic system administration and security and shows how to add new software and keep the system up to date with YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) and YaST Online Update (YOU) The DVD contains SUSE 9

3 Special Edition

User review
Friendly, easy to read `dummy`'s book

As a system administrator, you are justly concerned about the security of your infrastructure

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES 9) can lead the way to infrastructure security and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Administrator's Handbook is the authoritative source for information on this secure server

Step-by-step procedures will walk you through installing and securing a SLES 9 system, and it will focus on the specific security features that make SLES 9 an important platform for all system administrators

In this handy, compact guide, you?ll explore a ton of powerful SUSE Linux commands while you learn to use SUSE Linux as the experts do: from the command line

Try out more than 1,000 commands to find and get software, monitor system health and security, and access network resources

While this guide won't make you an expert in Linux, it will explain how to get Red Hat Linux to work and how to do basic things with it

Organized into 24 lessons that take about an hour apiece, this book helps you ensure that your system can handle Linux and walks you through the process of installing Red Hat Linux and the Xfree86 windowing system

Ball's coverage of installation is rather weak, through paying only cursory attention to this confusing process

For years, computer users have put up with the bugs, security holes, and viruses on Windows because they had no choice

Until recently, there has never been a good alternative to Windows

But now, Windows users can switch to Linux, the reliable, secure, and spyware free operating system

The Concise Guide to DNS and BIND provides you with the technical depth and expert-level information you need to understand and administer DNS and BIND

Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service

It is used mainly to translate between domain names and IP addresses, and to control Internet email delivery

The Debian GNU/Linux operating system approaches Linux system administration differently than other popular Linux distributions, favoring text-based configuration mechanisms over graphical user interfaces (GUIs)

Debian may appear simplistic and even slightly outdated, but it is actually very robust, scalable, and secure

Debian's open development cycle and strict quality control by the developers help Debian to constantly gain popularity, despite its reputation as an operating system just for professionals and hardcore computer hobbyists

CentOS is just like Red Hat, but without the price tag and with the virtuous license

When belts have to be tightened, we want to read about an OS with all the features of a commercial Linux variety, but without the pain

The Definitive Guide to CentOS is the first definitive reference for CentOS and focuses on CentOS alone, the workhorse Linux distro, that does the heavy lifting in small and medium-size enterprises without drawing too much attention to itself

The Definitive Guide to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is a comprehensive guide to Novells SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), one of the most powerful Linux-based server solutions available today

Sander van Vugtnoted author, consultant, and trainerguides you through the most important aspects of SLES, beginning with an in-depth overview of installation and configuration tasks

In the opening chapters, you will learn how to configure network capabilities, efficiently manage software updates, and manage the file system

The Linux Cookbook, 2nd Edition is your guide to getting the most out of Linux

Organized by general task (such as working with text, managing files, and manipulating graphics), each section contains a series of step-by-step recipes that help you to get your work done quickly and efficiently, most often from the command line

Nearly 50 percent larger than the first edition, this new edition includes hundreds of new recipes as well as new sections on package management; file conversion; multimedia; working with sound files (including OGG and MP3); Vi text editing; advanced text manipulation; and more

Over 1,500 step-by-step ?recipes? show how to use Linux for everyday tasks

Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide is for people who want to write kernel modules

It takes a hands-on approach starting with writing a small `hello, world` program, and quickly moves from there

Far from a boring text on programming, Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide has a lively style that entertains while it educates

Brian Ward, author of The Linux Problem Solver, first gained fame as the writer of the Linux kernel HOWTO document, a public-domain piece of the Linux operating system's documentation set

In this volume, he steps up from the kernel's secret recipe and presents high-quality advice on Linux system administration

More specifically, he tells you what to try when your Linux system starts to misbehave, whether as a result of faulty configuration or the consequence of an attack

The Linux Process Manager is a line-by-line explanation of the subset of the Linux source code kernel which deals with process management, covering: process creation, scheduling and termination

synchronisation, including locks and semaphores

interrupts (hardware and software)

signal handling Complete in every way, this book describes every function and macro

All data structures used by the process manager are dealt with and their role in the overall picture explained along with the accompanying raw code

This indispensable guide to the kernel subset is aimed at readers with some previous knowledge of operating system structure and terminology, as well as a minimum knowledge of the C programming language

Master the Linux Tools That Will Make You a More Productive, Effective Programmer

The Linux Programmer's Toolbox helps you tap into the vast collection of open source tools available for GNU/Linux

Author John Fusco systematically describes the most useful tools available on most GNU/Linux distributions using concise examples that you can easily modify to meet your needs

You'll start by learning the basics of downloading, building, and installing open source projects

Top Reasons people will buy this book: -Covers Linux on PPC -Top-down approach traces functionality from user space into the kernel -Lots of code commentary and examples

It walks you through the actual source code implementation

-Side by side comparison of x86 and PPC -Hands on Examples and Projects -Covers the kernel build system

Make the Most of Today?s Smallest, Fastest Desktop Linux Distribution?Damn Small Linux!

While Linux firewalls are inexpensive and quite reliable, they lack the supportcomponent of their commerical counterparts

As a result, most users of Linuxfirewalls have to resort to mailing lists to solve their problems

Our authorshave scoured firewall mailing lists and have compiled a list of the most oftenencountered problems in Linux firewalling

Linux-based operating systems are extremely powerful and flexible, but unlocking that power and flexibility requires knowledge and understanding of how the systems work

Tuning and Customizing a Linux System goes beyond the mere basics of using and administrating Linux systems&emdash;it covers how the systems are designed

Through detailed analyses of popular Linux distributions, real-world case studies, and example configurations and administration tasks, you will come away with a genuine mastery of Linux-based operating systems (as well as Unix-like systems in general

Understanding the Linux Kernel is intended to be read by those who are happy to check points off against the source code

The first thing you learn is how Linux, released from commercial constraints, is able to take advantage of the best ideas from other systems, implemented in wonderfully flexible ways

A good example is the Virtual File System (VFS), which has made it easy to add support for file systems from almost every other OS

The new edition of Understanding the Linux Kernel takes you on a guided tour through the most significant data structures, many algorithms, and programming tricks used in the kernel

Probing beyond the superficial features, the authors offer valuable insights to people who want to know how things really work inside their machine

Relevant segments of code are dissected and discussed line by line

If you've ever wondered how Linux carries out the complicated tasks assigned to it by the IP protocols -- or if you just want to learn about modern networking through real-life examples -- `Understanding Linux Network Internals` is for you

Like the popular O'Reilly book, `Understanding the Linux Kernel,` this book clearly explains the underlying concepts and teaches you how to follow the actual C code that implements it

Although some background in the TCP/IP protocols is helpful, you can learn a great deal from this text about the protocols themselves and their uses

In order to thoroughly understand what makes Linux tick and why it works so well on a wide variety of systems, you need to delve deep into the heart of the kernel

The kernel handles all interactions between the CPU and the external world, and determines which programs will share processor time, in what order

It manages limited memory so well that hundreds of processes can share the system efficiently, and expertly organizes data transfers so that the CPU isn't kept waiting any longer than necessary for the relatively slow disks

With Unix, 4th Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start from the beginning to get a tour of the Unix operating system, or look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know

This task-based, visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots, and includes three years worth of new material based on the latest Unix developments

This reference guide details all Unix commands and options along with tips that put those commands in context

The Reference That Every Unix SysAdmin Needs!

All Unix/Linux systems, regardless of manufacturer, have inherent similarities for administrators

The Unix/Linux Survival Guide details these similarities and teaches SysAdmins how to tackle jobs on all systems

With User Mode Linux you can create virtual Linux machines within a Linux computer and use them to safely test and debug applications, network services, and even kernels

You can try out new distributions, experiment with buggy software, and even test security

Now, for the first time, the creator and maintainer of User Mode Linux shows how to put it to work hands-on

Samba, the Server Message Block (SMB) server software that makes it relatively easy to integrate Unix or Linux servers into networks of Microsoft Windows workstations, has to date been mostly explained as an afterthought

Most often, it's appeared in the latter chapters of books about Linux

It deserves better, and the authors of Using Samba have delivered exactly that

Samba, the Server Message Block (SMB) server software that makes it relatively easy to integrate Unix or Linux servers into networks of Microsoft Windows workstations, has to date been mostly explained as an afterthought

Most often, it's appeared in the latter chapters of books about Linux

It deserves better, and the authors of Using Samba have delivered exactly that

Samba, the Server Message Block (SMB) server software that makes it relatively easy to integrate Unix or Linux servers into networks of Microsoft Windows workstations, has to date been mostly explained as an afterthought

Most often, it's appeared in the latter chapters of books about Linux

It deserves better, and the authors of Using Samba have delivered exactly that

The UNIX shell is the main scripting environment of every Linux, Mac OS X and UNIX system, whether a rescued laptop or a million-dollar mainframe

This cookbook of useful, customizable, and fun scripts gives you the tools to solve common Linux, Mac OS X and UNIX problems and personalize your computing environment

Among the more than 100 scripts included are an interactive calculator, a spell checker, a disk backup utility, a weather tracker, and a web logfile analysis tool

Over the last four years, Linux has established itself as the fastest growing server platform for enterprise Information Technology

As the server platform grows the desktop platform is also growing, domestically and abroad

One of the areas most lacking information, however, is in the capability of Linux as a desktop replacement for a Microsoft Windows dominated enterprise

This book puts you in charge of the most flexible and adaptable graphical interface in the computer industry

The X Window System underlies graphical desktops on Linux and Unix systems, and supports advanced features of modern graphics cards

More people use the X Window System than ever before, but there are few books about X in print