Linux Toys

Linux Toys
Author: Christopher Negus
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2003-10-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780764525087

* Christopher Negus is the bestselling author of Red Hat Linux 8 Bible (0-7645-4968-5) and earlier versions, with more than 125,000 copies sold * Readers learn to build sixteen fun and useful devices for home and office, using spare parts and free software * Projects include transforming an answering machine into an e-mail converter, building an MP3 music jukebox, building a car entertainment center, and creating a TV video recorder/player * Projects work with any version of Linux * Companion Web site includes specialized hardware drivers and software interfaces, plus music and game software

Linux Bible

Linux Bible
Author: Christopher Negus
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2012-09-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118282876

More than 50 percent new and revised content for today's Linux environment gets you up and running in no time! Linux continues to be an excellent, low-cost alternative to expensive operating systems. Whether you're new to Linux or need a reliable update and reference, this is an excellent resource. Veteran bestselling author Christopher Negus provides a complete tutorial packed with major updates, revisions, and hands-on exercises so that you can confidently start using Linux today. Offers a complete restructure, complete with exercises, to make the book a better learning tool Places a strong focus on the Linux command line tools and can be used with all distributions and versions of Linux Features in-depth coverage of the tools that a power user and a Linux administrator need to get started This practical learning tool is ideal for anyone eager to set up a new Linux desktop system at home or curious to learn how to manage Linux server systems at work.

The Official Damn Small Linux Book

The Official Damn Small Linux Book
Author: Robert Shingledecker
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2008
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132338696

Make the Most of Today's Smallest, Fastest Desktop Linux Distribution-Damn Small Linux! Damn Small Linux (DSL) is a super-efficient platform for everything from custom desktops to professional servers. Now, DSL's creator and lead developer have written the first definitive, practical guide to this remarkable system. The Official Damn Small Linux Book brings together everything you need to put DSL to work in just minutes. Simply learn a few essentials, boot the live CD-ROM, and master the rest...one step at a time, hands-on. If you're new to Linux, you can quickly discover how to use DSL to take your data on the road, safely running your programs and personal environment on nearly any computer. Easily adapt DSL to run on anything from an alternative device (Internet appliance, hand-held, diskless PC, or mini-ITX system) to an older PC that might otherwise be headed for landfill. Use this book and CD-ROM package to Run DSL at blazing speed, from CD, USB pen drive, or directly from RAM Run DSL from your hard drive or in a virtual environment within Windows Add applications and create shareable extensions Customize and remaster DSL to create your own distribution Build a complete music and multimedia server Use Skype VoIP phone service in DSL Quickly set up an XAMPP Web server, complete with MySQL, PHP, and Perl, to host your personal Web pages CD-ROM Includes Several versions of Damn Small Linux that let you run DSL directly from the CD, a Windows desktop, a pen drive, or your PC's RAM. Software packages (MyDSL extensions) including everything you need to create an Edna music server, Skype� VoIP calling client, multimedia picture frame, and tiny XAMPP Web server. Tools for rebuilding and remastering Damn Small Linux. Your Practical, Hands-On Guides to Getting Real Results with Free Software Every book in this series encourages and challenges you to advance in the free software world. Boot the accompanying live DVD or CD and watch the Linux system, applications, and content described in the book come to life. When you finish, you'll know how to use, customize, and rebuild that open source software. Start as a novice, by trying out examples...and finish as a professional! System Requirements Processor: 486DX (recommended Pentium I) or higher Memory: 32MB RAM or more (can run entirely in memory in 128MB RAM) Disk space: No hard disk space required to run from CD-ROM or USB thumb drive; 50MB minimum for frugal hard disk installs; 200-300MB recommended minimum for traditional hard disk installs Graphics: SVGA-capable card with monitor capable of 800x600 resolution

Live Linux CDs

Live Linux CDs
Author: Chris Negus
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132432749

Dream the perfect computer system, then build it to run on a Linux live CD! A Linux live CD is more than just a Linux system you carry around. Start with a live CD that has all your favorite applications. Include and play photo slideshows, presentations, Web content, and music collections. Incorporate your own designs, colors, and images to appear everywhere from the boot prompt to the desktop. When you are done, you have a perfectly customized CD or DVD that can run on almost any PC that you can reboot. In "Live Linux(R) CDs, " bestselling Linux author Christopher Negus guides you through the free software tools and toys you need to try out and create specialized Linux live CDs for security, presentations, gaming, multimedia, firewalls, and clustering. It is the first start-to-finish guide to using, creating, building, and remastering your own live Linux distributions. Working from live CD technology on the accompanying DVD, you can Boot and run live Linux versions of KNOPPIX, SLAX, Gentoo, Damn Small Linux, and other live CDs Burn and boot Linux live CD ISO images of Ubuntu, KNOPPIX, SLAX, MoviX, BackTrack, and more Build your own live CDs from instructions based on KNOPPIX (Debian), Fedora, Gentoo, Damn Small Linux, and SLAX Create multimedia players that are customized to include your own video or music Customize live CD rescue toolkits to analyze and repair data on compromised networks, Windows PCs, and Linux systems Configure personal firewalls to protect from Internet intruders Control the processing power of a group of computers, using live CD clusters Whether you want to customize the perfect live Linux for your own use or distribute it to the world, "Live Linux(R) CDs" gives you all the knowledge, tools, and software you need.

Linux Bible 2010 Edition

Linux Bible 2010 Edition
Author: Christopher Negus
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 772
Release: 2010-06-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470633824

The definitive guide to the basics of one of the most popular operating systems in the world 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. You'll explore more than 18 Linux distributions, including the latest versions of Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, OpenSUSE, Slackware, Knoppix, Gentoo, Mandriva, SLAX, and more. Plus, you'll discover how to set up secure, fully functioning Linux server systems and get up-to-date installation advice. Topics Covered: Getting off the Ground with Linux Running a Linux Desktop Learning System Administration Skills Setting Up Linux Servers Choosing and Installing Different Linux Distributions Programming in Linux Linux Bible 2010 Edition walks you through the details of the various Linux distributions and updates you on the latest networking, desktop, and server enhancements. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Foundations of CentOS Linux

Foundations of CentOS Linux
Author: Chivas Sicam
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2010-01-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430219653

You need to maintain clients, servers and networks, while acquiring new skills. Foundations of Cent OS Linux: Enterprise Linux On the Cheap covers a free, unencumbered Linux operating system within the Red Hat lineage, but it does not assume you have a Red Hat Enterprise Linux license. Now you can learn CentOS Linux, the most powerful and popular of all Red Hat clones, keep maintaining your network at work, and become an Red Hat Certified Engineer, all just for the cost of this book. Introduces CentOS Linux and Fedora clients as equals to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Sets up CentOS as a secure, high–performance web services back end Prepares you for the RHCE examination, but does not assume an RHEL installation

Linux Troubleshooting Bible

Linux Troubleshooting Bible
Author: Christopher Negus
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 626
Release: 2004-12-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0764577166

* 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 * Features easy-to-use flowcharts that guide administrators step by step through common Fedora troubleshooting scenarios * A companion Web site offers troubleshooting updates to keep pace with the frequent Fedora Core releases as well as a forum for exchanging troubleshooting tips

Linux Bible 2009 Edition

Linux Bible 2009 Edition
Author: Christopher Negus
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 891
Release: 2009-04-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470459042

As the ultimate resource on the basics of the Linux desktops, servers, and programming tools, this book is written by the ultimate author on all things Linux. This transition resource is ideal if you are making the move from Windows or Macintosh to using Linux as your desktop system, and explains the Linux technology, offers detailed installation instructions, and includes step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components. You’ll relish the in-depth descriptions that will help you choose the best Linux distribution to suit your needs. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

SUSE Linux Toolbox

SUSE Linux Toolbox
Author: Christopher Negus
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2007-12-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470082925

This reference provides and describes about 1000 SUSE Linux commands for use in finding and getting software, monitoring system health and security, and accessing network resources. It covers activities such as using the shell, playing multimedia, working with files and administrating file systems, backing up and restoring data, working with processes, managing the system, and performing remote administration. It is meant for those who administer desktops and servers running openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise or any other Linux distribution. Some experience with Linux is assumed.

Linux Bible

Linux Bible
Author: Chris Negus
Publisher: Wiley Publishing
Total Pages: 856
Release: 2005-02-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

The detailed installation instructions and step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server compenents in this book help new Linux users get up and running immediately.