| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 411, [5] pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
--For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Getting acquainted with Linux -- Ch. 2. Prepping your computer for Linux -- Ch. 3. Installing Fedora -- Ch. 4. Booting and stopping Fedora -- Ch. 5. Checking out the desktops -- Ch. 6. Working without the GUI -- Ch. 7. Getting to know the Linux filesystem -- Ch. 8. Using the filesystem in GNOME and Nautilus -- Ch. 9. Connecting to the Internet -- Ch. 10. Using the Internet -- Ch. 11. Putting the X in text -- Ch. 12. Word processing and more with OpenOffice.org -- Ch. 13. Messing with audio -- Ch. 14. Messing with video and graphics -- Ch. 15. Windows-only media formats and programs -- Ch. 16. Adding software to Linux -- Ch. 17. Basic system administration -- Ch. 18. A secure Linux box is a happy Linux box -- Ch. 19. Ten steps to making your own wireless access point -- Ch. 20. Ten steps to setting up a Samba print server -- Ch. 21. Ten steps to setting up a file server -- Ch. 22. Ten troubleshooting tips -- App. A. Common Linux commands -- App. B. About the DVD-ROM |
| Summary |
Focusing on Fedora Core 6, this accessible guide shows newcomers how to create a full-featured Linux desktop setup that's comparable to a Windows systemSubstantially revised and updated with new material on setting up a wireless home network, recycling an old Windows computer as a Linux home-networking server, running Linux on a laptop, editing digital photos, managing and playing audio and video, using open source productivity software, and moreThe DVD features the full Fedora Core installation and Fedora Core CD ISOs; there's also a coupon for readers who prefer to get Fedora Core on CD-ROMA |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Linux. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94087892
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Linux. blmlsh |
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Linux. fast (OCoLC)fst01382136 |
| Subject |
COMPUTERS -- System Administration -- Windows Administration.
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COMPUTERS -- Operating Systems -- DOS.
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COMPUTERS -- Operating Systems -- Windows Server & NT.
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COMPUTERS -- Operating Systems -- Macintosh.
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COMPUTERS -- Operating Systems -- Windows Workstation.
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Operating systems (Computers)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Blum, Richard, 1962-
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| ISBN |
0470185767 |
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9780470185766 |
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9780470278826 |
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047027882X |
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9780470047934 |
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0470047933 |
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9786610916276 |
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6610916276 |
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1280916273 |
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9781280916274 |
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