Learning DEBIAN GNU/LINUX

About this book

Constructed by volunteers adhering to strict Open Source guidelines, the Debian distribution of Linux is a remarkable software achievement. If you’ve been curious about Linux and Open Source, but find the prospect of learning a Unix-style operating system daunting, then Zearning Debian GNU/Linux provides a gentle introduction with your needs in mind. Bill McCarty, a university professor who has introduced hundreds of students to Linux, has written this book specifically for new users, those who want to know how to install, administer, and use a Linux system, even though they’ve had no previous experience with Unix. Learning Debian GNU/Linux guides the Linux neophyte through the installation, configuration, and use of Debian’s Linux distribution. Written in a thorough yet gentle style, Zearning Debian GNU/Linux demystifies Linux, explaining Linux in computing terms familiar to all. This book gives you just what you need to start being a successful Linux user. Highlights include: - How to prepare your system for installing Linux - How to install and configure Linux - How to install and configure the X Window System - How to use X and the GNOME desktop - How to obtain and set up Linux applications ranging from office suites to games - How to set up a Linux system for networking, either on your local area network (LAN) or by dialup connection to the Internet - How to install and configure Linux-based servers, including the Apache web server and the Samba file and print services - How to understand and write shell scripts that extend the power of Unix