Whether you're a first-time Linux user or you're migrating from another operating system, this book is an ideal introductory guide for getting comfortable with the building-block nature of Linux. Written by bestselling author Christopher Negus, this guide is packed with in-depth descriptions on the basics of Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools and gets you up to speed on all the new and exciting features of the newest version: Linux 2010. Negus walks you through transitioning from Windows or Mac and helps you find the Linux distribution that best meets your needs.

Вам больше не надо пробираться через стену текста и пытаться что-то понять. Автор проведет Вас по основам Linux, заложит в Вас необходимый фундамент, после этого Вам останется лишь использовать его по назначению.

A broad look at the field of computer security aimed at professionals looking for a thorough overview of issues surrounding large computer systems in the context of network computing, wide area networks, and computers linked to the Internet and World Wide Web. Softcover. CD-ROM included.

The biggest factor in a company's decision to go with Linux is overcoming thesupport issues. Adopting Linux successfully means taking on a differentapproach to support. Since Linux is open source, there are different methodsto get the support that companies need. This includes deeper skills on how toinvestigate problems, how to get help from the open source community (i.e.how to ask for help on usenet) and how to resolve problems in-house withoutthe extra cost of a consultant. This book should be an essential part of everycompany's Linux adoption plan to keep the total cost of ownership (TCO)down and improve the ROI of their Linux strategy. It is also a book thatadvanced Linux professionals running their own Linux systems will be able touse to troubleshoot. This book gives the staff the basics they need to diagnose most problems that they will face and will go into the nitty-gritty on the toughest problems. It also points users to the appropriate resources so that they may get help quickly.

Книга посвящена операционной системе Linux. Приводятся подробные сведения о ее особенностях и возможностях, идеологии файловой системы, инсталляции и основных командах, вопросах компиляции ядра, настройках и сервисах. Большое внимание уделяется организации на базе Linux различных серверов и служб: электронной почты, WWW, FTP, INN, Proxy, NTP, а также проблемам администрирования сети, обеспечения безопасной работы и пр. Описаны способы настройки под Linux рабочих станций, в т. ч. и бездисковых, установки и эксплуатации на них графических сред типа X Window, а также конфигурирование модемных соединений, принтеров и сканеров, отладка взаимодействия с Linux-машинами такой `экзотической` периферии, как карманные компьютеры, мобильные телефоны, TV-тюнеры и т. п. Рассматриваемые в книге конфигурационные файлы и структура каталогов соответствуют дистрибутиву Red Hat Linux 7.x, тем не менее, при минимальной адаптации все упоминаемые в книге пакеты устанавливаются в любом дистрибутиве Linux.

Compiled by Red Hat Software, Inc., the company that has assembled the most popular x86 installation of Linux, this command reference is massive, authoritative, and as complete as any reference can be.
In 1,500 pages of tiny print, this heavy-duty tome documents every command, utility, file system, library function, and administration tool in the operating system. Linux also features a detailed kernel reference guide and a good index. And if the print size bothers you, the entire contents of the book are included on the companion CD-ROM, along with the Unix version of the Adobe Acrobat reader. In Acrobat, you can adjust the font size to something more readable. If you're running a Linux system and acting as your own system administrator, Linux: Complete Command Reference is an indispensable reference.

Linux Format — первый в России ежемесячный журнал на русском языке, целиком посвященный операционной системе Linux. Редакционная политика — своевременное и полноценное информирование читательской аудитории о современном состоянии индустрии программного обеспечения с Открытым кодом, публикация обзоров о технологических новинках и обучающих программах, новости и интервью. Информационное наполнение журнала будет интересным и полезным всем пользователям ПК, как специалистам по программированию и системному администрированию, так и тем, кто только начинает свой путь в быстро изменяющемся мире Open Source.

Ubuntu Unleashed 2010 Edition presents comprehensive coverage of the
popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution.

"I have found this book to be a very useful classroom text, as well as a great Linux resource. It teaches Linux using a ground-up approach that gives students the chance to progress with their skills and grow into the Linux world. I have often pointed to this book when asked to recommend a solid Linux reference." -- Eric Hartwell, Chair, School of Information Technology, ITT Technical Institute Praise for Previous Editions of A Practical Guide to Fedoraa and Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) "Since I'm in an educational environment, I found the content of Sobell's book to be right on target and very helpful for anyone managing Linux in the enterprise. His style of writing is very clear. He builds up to the chapter exercises, which I find to be relevant to real-world scenarios a user or admin would encounter.

* An indispensable resource for Fedora users who must now work without customer support from Red Hat, Inc., covering critical troubleshooting techniques for networks, internal servers, and external servers
* Chris Negus is a well-known Linux authority and also the author of the top-selling Red Hat Linux Bible (0-7645-4333-4); Thomas Weeks is a trainer and administrator who manages hundreds of Red Hat Linux systems
* Covers all of the most common Fedora problem areas: firewalls, DNS servers, print servers, Samba, NFS, Web servers, FTP servers, e-mail servers, modems, adding hardware, and hardware certification