Special Edition Using Linux

By Jack Tackett Jr., David Gunter, Jr. Tackett, Jack

The biggest appeal of this book is its companion software with three separate versions of Linux on CD-ROM--Red Hat Linux 4.1, Slackware Linux 3.1, and Caldera Open Linux Lite 1.1. You'll be able to try out all three versions without going through the trouble of downloading (though these are old versions of each flavor). The text focuses on Red Hat Linux, though it's similar to the other two versions on the CD-ROM and you can easily transfer lessons to the others. The authors begin by explaining how to install Linux and how to configure it properly for your hardware environment. Then, they talk about key commands--file management and the like--before spilling the beans on how to run programs. The information on how to get DOS and Windows programs to run under Linux with dosemu and other jury-rigs is notable. There's even a list of programs (popular and less so) that have been made to run under Linux; each entry comes complete with the e-mail address of a person who claims to have done it. From there, the book moves on to explain X Windows, time-sharing servers, vi, Internet tools, and the mechanics of using Linux as an Internet server (though there are other whole books that cover the subject in more depth). Overall, this book distinguishes itself by showing you how to do unusual things with Linux. Get this book if you want to see your new operating system do some unusual tricks. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078971132X
• ISBN13: 9780789711328
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Que Pub
• Length: 810 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 2.0" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference for beginner and expert alike!

Very informative book. I have not yet tried some of the more advanced features like setting up a web server, mail server, ftp, etc., but this book makes getting up and running and performing basic functions a cinch! Book includes ver. 2.2 on CD, but I bought ver 2.3 to work with. Can't tell much difference on the surface. Installed perfectly the first time and detected ALL of my hardware properly and installed drivers...

Excellent Linux Resource

I am not sure why others have had problems with this book. This is by far the best Linux distro. book I have used. I went from nothing to a Linux firewall, and web server in one weekend. This book covers all the major aspects of administration in an easy to understand direct way.The LIZARD install tool is great and autodetects a lot of hardware. Just remember that Linux, by definition, has a larger learning curve than...

Great Book!!! Great Software!!!

I can not say enough about this book, from helping you get your linux machine onto the net , to configuring your sound , cd-rom , network cards, modem.If you are going to buy one book for Linux , look no further.Any machine that I sell will have this book with it. 10 STARS to all at Caldera and and Que! Thanks for making Linux fun!!!!

Correction

I unfortunately incorrectly noted the the duplication of text involving the setup and installation of Linux as chapters 2 & 3. This is incorrect the offending chapters are 3 & 4. I was and am continuing into chapter 5. My apologies to anyone this may have confused. However the remainder of my review stands as stated.

Go for this one

Ive been looking through a lot of Linux deals on the web and Im convinced that this one is the best ive seen. The book is a classic which takes you through all the set up steps... and with latest versions of ALL the major distrobutions you cant really go wrong. Like we say, upgrade your Windows system to Linux today... I think you should try the included RedHat distrobution first, and you will see how much more power...