Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux Fedora in 24 Hours

Michael Urban9780672324246, 0-672-32424-5

Linux is an operating system, based on Unix, that has become a viable desktop system for many users, especially those involved with system and network administration.This book covers all the most important topics for the reader who wants to get Linux up and running and to become productive with the operating system as quickly as possible. The book covers topics such as installing, setting up, and negotiating the new desktop environment, and also includes: * An explanation of what is happening behind the scenes – the reader learns how the system works as well as what to do, in simple, layman’s language. * Special attention to new features of the latest release, especially tools that make tasks that used to be difficult easier. * Instruction on troubleshooting practices and debugging tools. * A comprehensive list of all major places to get Linux support and answers.

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Table of contents :
Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux Fedora in 24 Hours……Page 1
Table of Contents……Page 5
Introduction……Page 28
Part I: Installing Fedora……Page 32
HOUR 1 Preparing to Install Fedora……Page 34
2 Installing Fedora……Page 56
3 Booting, Logging In, and Configuring……Page 88
Part II: Using Linux at the Console……Page 106
HOUR 4 Navigating Linux at the Console……Page 108
5 Making the Console Work for You……Page 138
6 Getting Help at the Console……Page 166
7 Working Without the Mouse……Page 180
8 Networking Without Graphics……Page 208
9 Harnessing the Power of the Shell……Page 236
Part III: Using Linux on the Desktop……Page 260
HOUR 10 Introducing the Fedora Desktop……Page 262
11 Working with Files on the Desktop……Page 280
12 Introducing OpenOffice……Page 306
13 Networking on the Desktop……Page 336
14 Getting Help on the Desktop……Page 366
15 Customizing the Desktop……Page 384
16 Advanced Linux Desktop Use……Page 414
17 Using Desktop Applications Remotely……Page 434
Part IV: Advanced Topics……Page 452
HOUR 18 Command-Line System Administration……Page 454
19 Desktop System Administration……Page 484
20 Security Basics……Page 502
21 Installing Software……Page 520
22 Offering Network File Services……Page 540
23 Offering Web and FTP Service……Page 562
24 Backups, Troubleshooting, and Rescue……Page 578
Part V: Appendix……Page 598
A Installer Troubleshooting……Page 600
Index……Page 606