Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 26-01-2012-05-2008
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Introduction to the Command Line is a visual guide that teaches the most important Unix and Linux shell commands in a simple and straight forward manner. Command line programs covered in this book are demonstrated with typical usage to aid in the learning process and help you master the command line quickly and easily. Covers popular Unix, Linux, and BSD systems.
Introduction to the Command Line (Second Edition): The Fat Free Guide to Unix and Linux Commands
Price: $15.98
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 12-01-2012-05-2008
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MAXIMUM PC is the ultimate upgrade for the savvy PC owners. Every month, the magazine is packed with breaking news, tons of tips & techniques, and the most in-depth reviews anywhere.
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 30-10-2011-05-2008
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Installing Linux on a Dead Badger (and other Oddities) is a collection of Lucy Snyder’s humorous essays, fiction and articles, some culled from places like “Strange Horizons” and “Spacesuits and Six-Guns” and some brand new. This collection of thirteen short stories, articles and essays from Lucy A. Snyder will appeal to any fan of zombies, aliens or installation manuals. Here’s what Wikipedia said about Lucy, last time we checked: “Lucy A. Snyder is an American science fiction, fantasy, humor, and nonfiction writer. She grew up in San Angelo, Texas but moved to Bloomington, Indiana for graduate studies at Indiana University and currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Gary A. Braunbeck. Snyder served as an editor for HMS Beagle, an online bioscience publication produced by Elsevier. She has also contributed technical articles to publications such as Electronic Products.”
Price: $5.91
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 27-10-2011-05-2008
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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!
Because Linux offers so many options, this book helps you narrow them down by giving you five popular Linux distributions on a DVD—Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora, openSUSE Linux, Ubuntu, and Xandros. You get everything you need to test-drive all five, including the instructions to install and use any of them. But that’s just the beginning! Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies includes eight individual minibooks, each devoted to a specific aspect of Linux:
- Linux Basics
- Linux Desktops
- Networking
- Internet
- Administration
- Security
- Internet Servers
- Programming
You’ll find out how to:
- Understand the Linux kernel
- Create a network and connect a Linux PC to the Internet
- Use Internet services including Web, Mail, News, FTP, NFS, and DNS.
- Set up a Windows server using Samba
- Use Perl, shell, and C programming with Linux
- Manage system and network security and administration
- Work with the OpenOffice.org productivity tools and other applications that come with Linux
So what are you waiting for? Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is like having a guided tour of the wonderful world of Linux!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Price: $8.77
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 25-10-2011-05-2008
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ESSENTIAL LINUX ADMINISTRATION: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS introduces you to the various aspects of Linux administration. Each chapter is designed to give you an overview of a specific topic, along with some practical “how-to” material that you can apply immediately. The first three chapters set the stage, providing an overview of operating system concepts, Linux history, and instructions for installing Linux for use as a server. The remaining chapters are designed to teach specific administrative tasks. ESSENTIAL LINUX ADMINISTRATION will help you develop the skills you need to be a competent network administrator using Linux.
Essential Linux Administration: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Price: $21.29
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 07-10-2011-05-2008
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This book aims to ease the entry of small to medium businesses to the world of zero-cost software running on Linux. The authors take a layered, component-based approach to open source business systems, while training system administrators as the builders of business infrastructure.
This book is a must-have for all administrators who wish to add Linux to their skill set. The layered approach is unique, and distinguishes it from the usual Linux administration fare.
Price: $19.95
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 05-10-2011-05-2008
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Tighten holes and maintain security on your Linux system! From one of the authors of the international best-seller, Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions, comes a must-have security handbook for anyone running Linux. This cutting-edge volu
Price: $20.00
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 04-10-2011-05-2008
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A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals
Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner’s guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure your understanding.
- Offers a hands-on approach to acquiring a foundation of Linux skills, aiming to ensure Linux beginners gain a solid understanding
- Uses the leading Linux distribution Fedora to demonstrate tutorials and examples
- Addresses Linux installation, desktop configuration, management of files and filesystems, remote administration, security, and more
This book is essential reading for anyone entering the world of Linux!
Price: $24.80
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 01-10-2011-05-2008
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A compendium of shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used, adjusted, and applied
The shell is the primary way of communicating with the Unix and Linux systems, providing a direct way to program by automating simple-to-intermediate tasks. With this book, Linux expert Steve Parker shares a collection of shell scripting recipes that can be used as is or easily modified for a variety of environments or situations. The book covers shell programming, with a focus on Linux and the Bash shell; it provides credible, real-world relevance, as well as providing the flexible tools to get started immediately.
- Shares a collection of helpful shell scripting recipes that can immediately be used for various of real-world challenges
- Features recipes for system tools, shell features, and systems administration
- Provides a host of plug and play recipes for to immediately apply and easily modify so the wheel doesn’t have to be reinvented with each challenge faced
Come out of your shell and dive into this collection of tried and tested shell scripting recipes that you can start using right away!
Price: $29.43
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 30-09-2011-05-2008
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Offering you thorough coverage of the new version of the leading Linux certification from Linux Professional Institute (LPI), this book covers both objectives and materials tested in the two required LPIC-1 exams: LPI 101 and LPI 102. You’ll certainly appreciate the clear, concise information on key exam topics, including using Linux command line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, managing files and filesystems, working with the X Window system, administering the system, basic networking, and more.
LPIC-1: Linux Professional Institute Certification Study Guide: (Exams 101 and 102)
Price: $27.99
Posted by reco | Posted in Linux Magazines | Posted on 26-09-2011-05-2008
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Ubuntu Linux is the fastest growing Linux-based operating system, and Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition teaches all of us—including those who have never used Linux—how to use it productively, whether you come from Windows or the Mac or the world of open source.
Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition shows you how to take advantage of Lucid Lynx. Based on the best-selling previous edition, Emilio Raggi maintains a fine balance between teaching Ubuntu and introducing new features. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you’ll be introduced to the world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services. You’ll learn how to control the Ubuntu system, which you just installed from the book’s DVD, as you are guided through common tasks such as configuring the system’s graphical user interface (GUI), listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance.
This book also supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration and security—essential for any Ubuntu user—while not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the cloud.
What you’ll learn
- Use Ubuntu as a daily desktop on your laptop or PC
- Complete office tasks, such as creating Microsoft Office–compatible documents and spreadsheets, using e–mail, and managing contacts
- Listen to MP3s, manage pictures and CDs, and watch movies using a user–friendly Linux desktop
- Configure Ubuntu’s printer– and file–sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your network
- Administer and secure your Ubuntu machine
Who this book is for
Everyone who uses Ubuntu daily, whether in the office or in the home.
Table of Contents
- Meet Ubuntu Linux
- GNU “slash” Linux
- Pre-installation Steps
- Installing Ubuntu
- Solving Installation Problems
- Booting Ubuntu for the First Time
- Getting Everything Up and Running
- How to Secure Your Computer
- Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right
- Managing Your Data
- A World of Applications
- Working with Text Files
- Making the Move to OpenOffice.org
- Communicating with Others
- Social Networks and Cloud Computing
- Digital Audio
- Movies and Multimedia
- Digital Photos
- Playing Games
- Installing and Removing Software
- Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions
- Optimizing Your System
- Backing Up Data
- Scheduling Tasks
- Accessing Computers Remotely
- Taking Control of the System
- Introducing the BASH Shell
- Glossary of Linux Terms
- Getting Further Help
- Exploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions
Price: $47.57
