Linux for Dummies

by Craig; Witherspoon Jon Witherspoon

LINUX is a sleek, fast, easy-to-use operating system similar to UNIX but without the fuss, bother, and complexity. LINUX For Dummies enables you to take charge of your computer's capabilities with confidence without requiring you to have a Ph.D. in computer science. You may have little or no experience tinkering around with the LINUX operating system, but that's okay -- with this book, you'll be tackling major jobs like a pro in no time.

Inside, find helpful advice on how to

Understand the LINUX command system and make it work for you Apply LINUX's power to your desktop with helpful configuration utilities Select a shell program you like and tailor it to fit your needs Build a file system and fill it with tailored utilities and applications Organize your LINUX system for networking Customize LINUX solutions to your personal and business computing needs Compare applications packages Find additional sources of LINUX information Install and configure an operating system on your computer

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this book "back in the day," 1997, wanting to learn more about Linux and other so-called "alternative" OSes. Even though I didn't succeed in installing Linux on my PC at the time (still too noobish, and Linux installs of that period were not forgiving for noobs), I'm glad I bought it and don't consider it a wasted read at all.

Been running Linux (and only Linux) for four years now. Here's to humble beginnings!