Running Linux

by Lar Kaufman, Lar Kaufman

Linux is the most exciting development today in the UNIX world -- and some would say in the world of the PC-compatible. A complete, UNIX-compatible operating system developed by volunteers on the Internet, Linux is distributed freely in electronic form and for low cost from many vendors. Its software packages include the X Window System (X11R6); TCP/IP networking (including SLIP, PPP, and NFS support); popular software tools such as Emacs and TeX; a complete software development environment including C, C++, Perl, Tcl/Tk, and more; libraries, debuggers, multimedia support, scientific and database applications, and much more. Running Linux covers topics not discussed in any Linux documentation, including everything you need to understand, install, and use the Linux operating system. Topics A comprehensive installation tutorial that will lead you through the steps of configuring Linux on your machine from any distribution. In short, this book teaches you how to install and maintain your own Linux system. Linux can change the way you see personal computing, with more flexibility and power than any commercial operating system. This book can make you a Linux power user. Backcover Copy Linux is the most exciting development today in the UNIX world -- and some would say in the world of the PC-compatible. Its software packages include the X Window System (X11R6), networking, a complete software development environment, multimedia support, scientific and database applications, and much more. This book is published in conjunction with the Running Linux Companion CD-ROM , which contains the full Red Hat Linux distribution. The CD-ROM is sold separately for easy upgrading. Running Linux covers everything you need in order to understand, install, and use the Linux operating system. This In short, this book can teach you how to install and maintain your own Linux system. Linux can change the way you see personal computing, with more flexibility and power than any commercial operating system.

Genres: Reference, Technical, Nonfiction, Computer Science, Technology, Computers, Programming

600 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1995

Reviews

[Dale Pearl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not very useful, particularly if you have ever used the internet. Nothing in is book is relevant, current or a fresh perspective. Every single line of this book can be found by going to www.google.com and typing in what you want to know. There are no clear examples given, tips, techniques or anything of value that would give the target audience a purpose for which to buy this book. I give the book a two star because I love Linux and just maybe someone who doesn't know what the internet or what google is could possibly find this book remotely useful.

[Carl · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book came out only four years after the first kernel was released. Linux was on v1.1 when this was published, before mint, Ubuntu, fedora, etc. had been developed. No doubt there are easier ways to learn how to run Linux on your computer. However there is a lot of interesting historical information on its early development, and some of the command line instructions are still relevant. I’d recommend the introduction if you want to learn history and context, but for someone who has little technical background and no appetite for decoding jargon your best bet is downloading ubuntu22 on a memory stick and playing around with it. I wouldn’t recommend unless you have used it before or are a drone who finds technical guides fun. The author writes with an upbeat, light hearted tone so it is better than most books in the genre.

[Jason · Rating 2 out of 5]

I suppose this wouldn't be a slog and a half if it wasn't the edition that's 13 years out of date making it Neolithic in software/ hardware terms. You're probably better off at this point just running a VM and trying to install from scratch. Top level nerd points for pulling that off plus you'll be waay more up to date.

[Sean Peterson]

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