Debian GNU/Linux Bible

Steve Hunger9780764547102, 0764547100

If Debian GNU/Linux can do it, you can do it too : Whether you’re a Linux newcomer looking for foolproof installation tips or a Debian GNU/ veteran who wants the scoop on the latest security enhancements, this authoritative guide delivers all the information you need to make the most of the Debian GNU/ “potato” release. From customizing a desktop system to troubleshooting a network or setting up an e-commerce server, it’s the only reference you’ll ever need to become a Debian GNU/ Linux pro. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Debian GNU/ Linux * Get crystal-clear instructions for fast, painless installation * Learn your way around the Linux shell, file system, and X Window System * Discover how easy it is to set up a LAN in Debian and connect to the Internet * Make the most of Linux desktop applications, games, and multimedia features * Master Linux administration, from automating system tasks to locking in security * Find guidance on how to keep Debian current and bug-free * Get the scoop on configuring servers, from Apache and FTP to NIS and Sendmail”

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Table of contents :
Debian GNU/Linux ® Bible……Page 1
Front Matter……Page 4
About the Author……Page 6
Credits……Page 7
Foreword……Page 9
Preface……Page 11
Acknowledgments……Page 16
Contents at a Glance……Page 17
Contents……Page 19
Part I Getting Started……Page 32
Introduction to Linux……Page 33
Installing Debian……Page 42
First Steps as a Linux User……Page 69
Choosing a GUI……Page 90
Networking……Page 117
Setting Up for the Internet……Page 138
Part II Working with Debian……Page 156
Applications……Page 157
Productivity Applications……Page 180
Essential Tools……Page 202
Multimedia……Page 226
Games……Page 240
Part III Administering Linux……Page 257
System Administration……Page 258
Scripting……Page 286
Shells……Page 313
Linux Kernel……Page 333
Part IV Maintenance and Upgrade……Page 355
Finding Updated Files……Page 356
Hardware……Page 366
Backups……Page 389
Part V Linux Server……Page 413
Security……Page 414
Firewall……Page 432
Web Server……Page 448
FTP Server……Page 479
Network Information System……Page 501
File Server……Page 510
Mail……Page 532
What’s On the CD-ROM……Page 554
Linux Commands……Page 557
Debian Packages……Page 570
Index……Page 638
GNU General Public License……Page 672
CD-ROM Installation Instructions……Page 677