Learning Debian Gnu/linux

Constructed by volunteers adhering to strict Open Source guidelines, the Debian distribution of Linux is a remarkable software achievement. if you've been curious about Linux and Open Source, but find the prospect of learning a Unix-style operating system daunting, then Learning Debian GNU/Linux provides a gentle introduction with your needs in mind. Bill McCarty, a university professor who has introduced hundreds of students to Linux, has written this book specifically for new users, those who want to know how to install, administer, and use a Linux system, even though they've had no previous experience with Unix. Learning Debian GNU/Linux guides the Linux neophyte through the installation, configuration, and use of Debian's Linux distribution. Written in a thorough yet gentle style, Learning Debian GNU/Linux demystifies Linux, explaining Linux in computing terms familiar to all. The book gives you just what you need to start being a successful Linux user. And, because the book is written specifically for the enclosed CD, you need nothing else to get started with this exciting new operating system. Highlights include: • How to prepare your system for installing Linux • How to install and configure Linux • How to, install and configure the X Window System • How to use X and the GNOME desktop • How to obtain and set up Linux applications ranging from office suites to games • How to set up a Linux system for networking, either on your local area network (LAN) or by dialup connection to the Internet • How to install and configure Linux-based servers, including the Apache web server and the Samba file and print services • How to understand and write shell scripts that extend the power of Unix