Beginning Red Hat Linux 9

Red Hat Linux 9 is a powerful, flexible open source operating system. Its popularity is growing, both in home use and in corporate environments of all sizes. Its user interface makes it every bit as accessible as other operating systems, and its open source pedigree opens the doors to a mind-blowing amount of free software.
This book guides you through that difficult time that comes just after you've installed a new operating system, by giving you the confidence to open your wings and fly with it. We'll take you through the installation, we'll get you working, and by the end of the book you'll have a well-configured, stable, secure operating system and a world of possibilities.
Who is this book for?
This book is for you if you're using (or planning to use) the Red Hat Linux operating system for the first time. It offers the simple, plain-speaking guidance you need as you begin to explore the vast potential of open source software. The book assumes that you're familiar with using Microsoft Windows, and aims to help you make the jump from Windows to Linux by introducing it in those terms. No previous knowledge of Linux is assumed.
What you will learn in this book
* How to install Red Hat Linux 9 using the included 2 CD-Rom distribution from Red Hat
* How to use Red Hat Linux 9 to connect to networks, printers, and the Internet
* How to get working - using Office applications, web browsers, multimedia applications, and so on
* How to get the most from Linux - by understanding Linux's powerful file system and command line interfaces
* How to set up and configure a web server, a mail server, a file server, and various other types of service
* How to secure your machine against unauthorized use - both from the Internet and from internal threats
* How to modify your machine to suit the way you work - installing software to create a tailored working environment

User review
perfect condition and fast shipping
I rec'd the book in perfect condition. The factory wrapping was still in tact. I had the book at my house withing two weeks, extremely fast shipping! I would do business again with this seller.

User review
A practical overview of Red Hat for Linux newbies.
This book is both a solid introduction to Red Hat Linux 9 and a concise introduction to more advanced system administration and networking subjects. It is well written and full of useful instructional examples. The format is simple and to-the-point, with enough context to explain but not overwhelm. Though printed in 2003, much of the information is still very useful.

One of the reviewers points out that the book misses one of the more common setup schemes, being a Windows OS (ex. XP) as a host with a Red Hat installation on top. To avoid the hazards newbies face with dual booting setups, download VMware Player followed by the Red Hat 9 CDs included with the book. Users could also go for the Fedora 5 virtual machine download (or any other distro you like) distributed also through VMware's site. Users can then run Linux from within their Windows OS host operating system just like any other Windows application.

User review
Excellent for beginner's and intermediate level
I am an intermediate Linux Admin and I have to admit I like this book. It is targeted for beginner's but I have learned many things that I missed from from other books. Because of its very gentle reading style and clear examples I filled a lot of holes in my foundation. (No pointy head, propeller hat cryptic reference stuff) Good chapter examples explaining permissions, groups, setuid, samba, nfs. There was a chapter on navigating thru all the GUI apps and what they do -- just enough good data without overdoing it. After reading this beginner book, I think I can now say with confidence,, I am a better intermediate Linux user. Great work!

User review
Good for beginner
Got this book when I needed to ramp on Red Hat Linux fast. Good beginner book. In the best traditions of Wrox `Beginning,,. ` series, well written, assumes no prior Linux knowledge, worth every penny. Not a programming book, but an excellent title for administrator who wishes to get comfortable with Linux basics. Awsome coverage on RHT,basic terminal, light on setup, setup problems.

User review
Good for beginners
I bought this book last week and am very happy about the quality of some chapters in this book. I am a windows admin and learning Linux. I liked the chapters `Building networks`, `Installing software` and Advanced system administration`
Overall this book is worth every penny:-)