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Linux Bible 2010 Edition: Boot Up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 13 Other Distributions

• Author: Christopher Negus
• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2009
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The definitive guide to the basics of one of the most popular operating systems in the world

Whether you're a first-time Linux user or you're migrating from another operating system, this book is an ideal introductory guide for getting comfortable with the building-block nature of Linux. Written by bestselling author Christopher Negus, this guide is packed with in-depth descriptions on the basics of Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools and gets you up to speed on all the new and exciting features of the newest version: Linux 2010. Negus walks you through transitioning from Windows or Mac and helps you find the Linux distribution that best meets your needs.

You'll explore more than 18 Linux distributions, including the latest versions of Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, OpenSUSE, Slackware, Knoppix, Gentoo, Mandriva, SLAX, and more. Plus, you'll discover how to set up secure, fully functioning Linux server systems and get up-to-date installation advice.

• Servers as an ideal introduction to the newest version of the Linux operating system, and written by the unparalleled, bestselling author Christopher Negus
• Features valuable examples that show how people have implemented Linux in the real world
• Shares hands-on instructions on how to install a Linux server system
• Offers step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components
• Includes more than 18 Linux distributions on the accompanying CD-ROM and DVD

Linux Bible 2010 Edition walks you through the details of the various Linux distributions and updates you on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements.