Title: Using Linux. Special Edition Author(s): Jack Tackett, Jr., Steve Burnett Pages: 894 Publisher: QUE Publication date: 1999 Language: English Format: pdf ISBN-10: 0789717468 ISBN-13: Description: Using Linux. Special Edition
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Linux is no longer a not ready for prime time operating system!
Many commercial uses of Linux abound, ranging from being used to create many of the fantastic special effects for James Camerons mega hit Titanic, to being used as the OS for new network computers.
As Linux evolves, one has to keep up with the changes; thats why you will find plenty of new material in this fourth edition of the popular Special Edition Using Linux.
Many chapters have been rewritten to highlight the Red Hat distributionprobably the most popular and easiest-to-install Linux distribution ever. In addition, the book contains updated coverage of such items as RPM (the Red Hat Package Manager), which offers the easiest way to install and upgrade your system; PAM, a leading security feature of most Linux distributions; and X Windows. Youll also find another CD-ROM containing a lite version of Calderas OpenLinux Base product. Finally, on the third CD-ROM, youll find a copy of Calderas StarOffice, an integrated office application that includes several office automation programs.
Title: Using Linux. Special Edition