Linux all-in-one desk reference for dummies : [8 books in 1: Linux basics - Linux desktops - Networking - Internet - Administration - Security - Internet servers - Programming

Eight minibooks spanning over 850 pages deliver the scoop on the latest versions of seven leading Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, SimplyMEPIS, Knoppix, and Ubuntu The DVD includes the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions covered, saving hours of downloading time This new edition includes all-new coverage of the SimplyMEPIS and Ubuntdistributions, an added section on the Skype Internet telephone system, and expanded coverage of Firefox, SELinux, and OpenOffice.org applications The eight minibooks cover Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming The Linux share of the operating system market is expected to grow from three to 11 percent in the next four years Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. Organized into eight task-oriented minibooks, this comprehensive 816-page guide shows beginning-to-intermediate users how to get up and running with today's top five Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, and Knoppix The companion DVD features the full installable versions of Fedora Core 3 and Knoppix and the ISO images (saving hours of downloading time) for the following distributions: SUSE live, Debian full version, and Xandros Open Circulation version. Features step-by-step installation instructions for each distribution The minibooks offer humorous, easy-to-understand coverage of Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming Lets readers explore the most popular distributions for desktop and server use Provides information on using the Linux operating system, covering such topics as the desktop, networking, Internet servers, administration, security, and programming.