Teach Yourself Linux

By Eric Foster-Johnson and Steve Oualline

If you're an intermediate or advanced computer programmer looking to master Linux, then Teach Yourself Linux is your key to success. Written in jargon-free language, Teach Yourself Linux is full of cross-references, visual step-by-step procedures, and real-world applications that enable you to master the Open Source operating system that's taking the PC world by storm. This book helps you become proficient by explaining the following: Installing and configuring Linux, understanding Linux commands, and using text editing features Finding help and performing a full backup Navigating the Linux desktop, from the X Window system to applications Working with Microsoft Windows Connecting to the Web and using Internet tools Setting up your own Web server Building an advanced system configuration Two bonus CD-ROMs are packed with Linux software, including Red Hat Linux 6.1 and Internet access programs, as well as information on how to upgrade your Linux software.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558285989
• ISBN13: 9781558285989
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 415 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

DON'T PUT DOWN THE BOOK

This book is an excellent book, it was suggested on TechTV. it is true old but not outdated because the same Linux commands and the basics and advancced feathures in Linux have not changed. This focuess on Redhat not Mandrake people because Redhat is the most widely used distro of Linux! DUH! Why write a book on somethign that isn't as popular! Its an excellent book to get started. Download the newest Redhat version. dont use the cd. Its old. But the book is good so i give it 5 stars. i don't know why the others gave it bad ratings. THeyre just ignorant.

This book WILL help you setup Linux

I've tried a couple of different books on installing Linux and this is the only one that was of any help. In one evening I set up my sound card, printer, and network!The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it lacks any discussion on Perl or C that you can find in almost every other Linux book.

Looked GREAT! Maybe the IDEAL 1st Linux book!

I looked at this in a store, and it seemed superb, for the price. Covers what a competent/ computer-literate person needs to get a LOT out of Linux. I esp. liked that it includes RH 6.1 cd. But I haven't seen it for sale anywhere else, and it looks like it's not immed. avail. here ;-(