Fedora bible : featuring Fedora Linux 12 / Christopher Negus, Eric Foster-Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Negus, Chris, 1957-

Contributor:

Foster-Johnson, Eric.

Series:

Bible

Bible ; v.631

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operating systems (Computers).

Linux.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1036 p.)

Edition:

2010 ed.

Other Title:

Fedora bible 2010 ed.

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., c2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The perfect companion for mastering the latest version of Fedora As a free, open source Linux operating system sponsored by Red Hat, Fedora can either be a stepping stone to Enterprise or used as a viable operating system for those looking for frequent updates. Written by veteran authors of perennial bestsellers, this book serves as an ideal companion for Linux users and offers a thorough look at the basics of the new Fedora 12. Step-by-step instructions make the Linux installation simple while clear explanations walk you through best practices for taking advantage of the desktop in

Contents:

Fedora Bible 2010 Edition: Featuring Fedora Linux 12; Acknowledgments; Contents; Preface; Who Are You?; This Book's Learn-Through-Tasks Approach; What You Need; Fedora Bible 2010 Edition Improvements; Conventions Used in This Book; How This Book Is Organized; About the Companion Media; Reach Out; Part I: Getting Started in Fedora; Chapter 1: An Overview of Fedora; Introducing Fedora 12; What Is Linux?; Linux's Roots in UNIX; Common Linux Features; Primary Advantages of Linux; What Is Fedora?; Why Choose Fedora?; Moving Toward Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6; New Features in Fedora 12

The Culture of Free SoftwareSummary; Chapter 2: Installing Fedora; Understanding Fedora Installation Media; Using the Fedora 12 Live CD; Quick Installation; Detailed Installation Instructions; Special Installation Procedures; Special Installation Topics; Troubleshooting Installation; Spinning Your Own Fedora Install or Live Media; Summary; Chapter 3: Getting Productive with the Desktop; Logging in to Fedora; Getting Familiar with the Desktop; Using the GNOME Desktop; Switching Desktop Environments; Using the KDE Desktop; Using the Xfce Desktop Environment; Using the Moblin Desktop

Running 3D Accelerated Desktop EffectsTroubleshooting Your Desktop; Summary; Chapter 4: Using Linux Commands; The Shell Interface; Understanding the Shell; Using the Shell in Linux; Working with the Linux File System; Using Text Editors; Working with Virtual Terminals; Summary; Part II: Using Fedora; Chapter 5: Accessing and Running Applications; Getting and Installing Software Packages; Managing RPM Packages; Using Software in Different Formats; Using Fedora to Run Applications; Running Microsoft Windows, DOS, and Macintosh Applications; Summary; Chapter 6: Publishing with Fedora

Desktop Publishing in LinuxDisplaying PDF Files with Adobe Acrobat Reader; Using Traditional Linux Publishing Tools; Doing Page Layout with Scribus; Working with Graphics; Using Scanners Driven by SANE; Web Publishing; Summary; Chapter 7: Music, Video, and Images in Linux; Understanding Multimedia and Legal Issues in Linux; Extending Freedom to Codecs; Listening to Music in Linux; Viewing TV and Webcams; Playing Video; Playing Games on Linux; Summary; Chapter 8: Using the Internet and the Web; Overview of Internet Applications and Commands; Browsing the Web; Communicating with E-mail

Participating in NewsgroupsInstant Messaging; Sharing Files with BitTorrent; Using Remote Login, Copy, and Execution; Summary; Part III: Administering Fedora; Chapter 9: Understanding System Administration; Using the root user account; Becoming the Super User (The su Command); Learning About Administrative GUI Tools, Commands, Configuration Files, and Log Files; Administering Your Linux System; Configuring Hardware; Managing File Systems and Disk Space; Monitoring System Performance; Fixing Your System with the FirstAidKit; Choosing Software Alternatives; Using Security Enhanced Linux

Understanding Security Enhanced Linux

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612548826

9781282548824

1282548824

9780470637036

047063703X

OCLC:

609858580