Linux Install and Configuration

by Dee-Ann Leblanc

A problem-solving walk-through for power users who want to have Red Hat or Caldera Linux running quickly and smoothly while adhering to their particular specifications. Sets of task-oriented solutions... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576104893
• ISBN13: 9781576104897
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
• Length: 399 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good book - perfect for my audience

I was looking for a book that would get me rolling with Linux, assuming I had a reasonable knowledge about computers, operating systems and networks. (I am a CNE and have extensive knowledge with Novell, NT, and Apple OS's - I've only dabbled with Unix). Even though I was using a different install package than the ones featured in the book, it was still very applicable. I referred to it frequently while installing and always found what I needed quickly and easily.This is NOT an in-depth book on running Linux, it IS a good basic manual with the correct amount of detail for its intended use: installation and configuration.

Good for a beginner

I've never used Linux much before this, certainly never installed it myself. I found this book very helpful. While I'm sure an experienced reader that wanted more depth and detail would be disappointed, I felt that the authors explained to me what I needed to know without being condescending (or resulting in silly metaphors, as other beginner books do). I love the way they have an "immediate solution" page prefacing each chapter, so you can jump right to what you need.I was a little disappointed the authors didn't cover the command line more; the majority of the instructions were for a graphical interface. Then again, I'm a geek at heart. :)Overall, it was a good buy for me, someone with technical experience but nearly a complete newbie to Linux.