You may be contemplating your first Linux installation. Or you may have
been using Linux for years and need to know more about adding a network
printer or setting up an FTP server. Running Linux, now in its fifth
edition, is the book you'll want on hand in either case. Widely
recognized in the Linux community as the ultimate getting-started and
problem-solving book, it answers the questions and tackles the
configuration issues that frequently plague users, but are seldom
addressed in other books.
This fifth edition of Running Linux is greatly expanded, reflecting
the maturity of the operating system and the teeming wealth of software
available for it. Hot consumer topics suchas audio and video playback
applications, groupware functionality, and spam filtering are covered,
along with the basics in configuration and management that always have
made the book popular.
Running Linux covers basic communications such as mail, web surfing,
and instant messaging, but also delves into the subtleties of network
configuration--including dial-up, ADSL, and cable modems--in case you
need to set up your network manually. The book canmake you proficient on
office suites and personal productivity applications--and also tells you
what programming tools are available if you're interested in
contributing to these applications.
Other new topics in the fifth edition include encrypted email and
filesystems, advanced shell techniques, and remote login applications.
Classic discussions on booting, package management, kernel
recompilation, and X configuration have also been updated.
The authors of Running Linux have anticipated problem areas, selected
stable and popular solutions, and provided clear instructions to ensure
that you'll have a satisfying experience using Linux. The discussion is
direct and complete enough to guide novice users, while still providing
the additional information experienced users will need to progress in
their mastery of Linux.
Whether you're using Linux on a home workstation or maintaining a
network server, Running Linux will provide expert advice just when you
need it.
