Bibliograph

Linux, Richard Blum

Type

Label

Linux, Richard Blum

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Linux

Oclc number

1198899635

Responsibility statement

Richard Blum

Series statement

For dummies

Summary

"The open source Linux operating system offers so much flexibility. Through nine previous editions, Linux For Dummies has helped Linux newcomers get up and running on each enhancement, and this 10th edition continues the tradition with the latest Ubuntu and openSUSE distributions. You'll start with downloading and installing the OS, getting familiar with the desktop and filesystem, and getting things done with popular applications. Then you'll learn how to be a Linux administrator, handling security and virtual servers. Easy, fast, and fun!"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Getting your feet wet. Getting acquainted with Linux ; Prepping your computer for Linux ; Installing Linux ; Examining the GNOME desktop ; Examining the KDE plasma desktop ; Exploring alternative desktops -- Getting up to speed with Linux. Getting to know the Linux filesystem ; Using the filesystem ; Connecting to the internet -- Getting things done. Using the internet ; Putting the X in text ; Word processing and more with LibreOffice ; Messing with audio ; Messing with video and graphics -- Junior administrator boot camp. Adding software to Linux ; Working without the GUI ; Basic system administration ; A secure Linux box is a happy Linux box ; Automating your world ; The virtual world -- The part of tens. Ten steps to running a web server ; Ten troubleshooting tips -- Appendix A: common Linux commands -- Appendix B: Linux distributions

Target audience

general

resource.variantTitle

Linux for dummies

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