Red Hat Linux 7.3 Bible [With 3 CDROMs]

By Christopher Negus

"The best overall Red Hat user's book, hands down, no contest." -Al Stevens, C Programming Columnist, Dr. Dobb's Journal, on a previous edition * Master new techniques for installation, network configuration, and server setup * Discover material on iptables firewall setup, DNS servers, wireless Linux LAN, WINE, and more * Explore print and mail service switching, vsFTP server configuration, and other new features If Red Hat Linux 7.3 can do it, you can do it too . . . Whether you're a Linux newbie looking for goof-proof installation tips or a Red Hat veteran who wants the scoop on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of Red Hat 7.3. From customizing a desktop system to troubleshooting a network or setting up a Web server, it's the only reference you'll ever need to become a Red Hat Linux pro. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Red Hat Linux 7.3 * Find updated instructions and procedures for setting up basic services in version 7.3 * Take advantage of expert tips for fast, painless installation * Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and X Window system * Get the latest on Webcams, TV cards, and other multimedia and Internet features * Master Linux administration, from automating system tasks to managing modules and drivers * Discover how easy it is to set up a LAN and connect to the Internet * Delve into the latest security solutions, from setting up firewalls (ipchains or iptables) and monitoring LAN traffic to tracking system logs * Find expert help on tracking down and fixing typical network problems * Get the scoop on configuring servers, from Web and print servers to e-mail and FTP servers * Discover how you can configure DNS to launch your server on the Internet Red Hat Linux 7.3 on 3 CD-ROMs! * Linux kernel with enhanced scheduling and SMB performance * GNOME and KDE graphical desktops, including productivity applications, games, administration and Internet tools, and much more * Apache Web Server, for publishing Web content on the Internet * Samba file and print server, for sharing files, folders, and printers with Windows computers * Routing and firewall tools, for routing data between your LAN and the Internet-and protecting your computer from intruders * MySQL, for setting up a database server

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764549413
• ISBN13: 9780764549410
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 1077 Pages
• Weight: 3.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

An average red hat book

Overall, i am happy with this reference book. It have guided me through many networking in Red Hat. Unfortunately, the author did not take a further step in explaining many important configuration in networking. Many times i have been left limboing and figure things out myself. It does gave a good start and I am still using this book even in my Red Hat 9 now.EQ

Best Linux Book Yet

As Linux keeps getting better and better, so does the books that cover it. The Red Hat Linux Bible 7.3 has so far helped setup my system as router with ip forwarding, and demand dialing. Next I will work on setting up a proxy services for the rest of my LAN. A little more space could be spent on hand editing various scripts, as well as, on what the utilities are doing the config scripts for educational purposes. It is so far very clear cut and straight to the point. Thanks Chris Negus. (Now there needs to be a book like this on the new Debian 3.0)

Excellent book for novice and experienced users!

I perused this book at the local borders book store and was immediately attracted to the style of writing. Chris Negus does a marvelous job of explaining all the intricate details in a very straightforward fashion. The technical stuff related to installation and setting up your servers is first rate and works in ALL of the instances. The book is voluminous and costs 50 bucks, but believe me when I say that this book is worth every cent you paid for it and more. Just the chapters on installation, GNOME and KDE are worth the money you will pay for it. Add to it, the chaps on Apache, FTP and Telnet, this is one great book...as I said, for the novice and experienced user alike. Recommended highly. Oh, BTW, I have my own personal copy now and I enjoy it a lot!! p

A complete reference

This is a great reference for medium linux users, and it has many tips. If you are working in a home server or a personal project about networking, you got your best reference. You have a detailed explanation about many server tasks, for example: FTP server, HTTP server, secure user access and other topics.You can try everything inside the book with your PC after installing Linux in your system (included installer Cds with the book). The complete reference.

A book that fits its title

This book, unlike many of its kind, includes an in-depth look at the KDE Destop manager, tetex publishing and a lot of instructions on how to maintain your Red Hat system. Most books on Red Hat 6.x-7.x just help you with the installation and then leave you there. This book assumes that you wish to use your computer in a productive way and gives you the tools to do it. There is, however, no discussion of the Red Hat version of gnoRPM which is a very helpful guide to installing and ugrading any of the packages available to RedHat. Negus is mostly concerned with the nuts-and-bolts of command line interaction with the system. This is good if you really want to learn as you go. The size of the book makes it very heavy, but it is worth every penny and will probably become one of your best Red Hat books for years to come.I am very glad to have and will use it as my main reference. Negusb is a great author.