Debian GNU/Linux Bible

By Steve Hunger

Book Overview

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. Debian GNU/Linux(r) Bible focuses on common apps, GUIs, networking, and system administration. The Debian Project's Internet-based development model has helped the distribution achieve unparalleled Internet functionality. One of the most popular features in Debian GNU/Linux is "apt-get," which automates free network downloads of all software package updates, making the Debian CD the last CD you will ever need to keep your system up-to-date with Linux."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764547100
• ISBN13: 9780764547102
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 696 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Good for Newbies

This is a great introduction to Debian as server or workstation. It covers lots of basic information needed to understand how to administer a debian machine and get a debian server setup. For those who are beyond the newbie stages, it does not offer a whole lot tho.

Wouldnt be without it.

I found this book to very satisfying to my Debian loving soul. If you feel Debian, and it makes you proud to be human to use it, Then you must have this wonderful book. It even feels good to just hold the book and look at it, and the Introduction by Ian Murdock himself makes this book a special case amongst the few Debian specific books available. I personally use Libranet Gnu/Linux, which is a MUCH easier to install and more user friendly Debian system, in conjunction with this and other books(Running Linux)and this would be worth looking into for anyone looking into Linux or Debian for the first time.

It's a Bible book

While this book may not offer in-depth coverage, the Bible books aren't really meant to. It does, however, do a decent job of doing what it's supposed to do, provide introductory material on a wide range of subjects. Providing in-depth coverage in all of the subjects presented in this book would result in 5,000+ pages.Lets face it, there's not a lot on Debian out there let alone v2.2. For someone just starting out (yes, beginners can use Debian too) this is probably one of the better books to have as it covers installation through basic system administration to setting up servers.I'm giving it four stars because anyone with realistic expectations of a Bible-type book will find it to be a valuable reference.