CentOS bible / Timothy Boronczyk and Christopher Negus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boronczyk, Tim, 1979-

Contributor:

Negus, Chris, 1957-

Series:

Bible

Bible ; v.599

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Linux.

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (983 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley, c2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

DVD-ROM contains CentOS 5.3 (64-bit version). System requirements: PC with Pentium-class processor running at 400 MHz or faster (recommended: Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent running at 700 MHZ or better); 256MB RAM (at least 512MB recommended); Ethernet Network Interface Card or modem (speed: 28,800 bps or more); DVD drive; VGA graphics card (at least 1024 x 768 resolution); 3 GB disk space.

text file

Summary:

Authoritative guide to a rapidly growing Linux distribution This is one of the first, if not the first comprehensive guide to the CentOS Linux operating system. Linux guru Tim Bornocyzyk, thoroughly covers the topic whether you're a Linux novice or a regular who now wants to master this increasingly popular distribution. First find out how to install and configure CentOS. From there, you'll cover a wealth of Linux and CentOS tools, functions, and techniques, including: how to work in the GNOME and KDE desktop environments; how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text edi

Contents:

CentOS Bible; About the Authors; About the Technical Editor; Credits; Contents at a Glance; Contents; Introduction; Who You Are; This Book's Learn-Through-Tasks Approach; What You Need; Conventions Used in This Book; How This Book Is Organized; About the Companion Media; Part I: Getting Started; Chapter 1: An Overview of CentOS; What Is Linux?; Linux's Roots in UNIX; Common Linux Features; Primary Advantages of Linux; Going Forward with CentOS; Summary; Chapter 2: Installing CentOS; Using the CentOS Live CD; Quick Installation; Detailed Installation Instructions

Special Installation ProceduresSpecial Installation Topics; Troubleshooting Installation; Summary; Chapter 3: Getting Started with the Desktop; Logging in to CentOS; Getting Familiar with the Desktop; Using the GNOME Desktop; Running 3D Accelerated Desktop Effects; Switching Desktop Environments; Using the KDE Desktop; Using the Xfce Desktop Environment; Troubleshooting 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 the vi Text Editor; Summary; Part II: Using CentOS

Chapter 5: Accessing and Running ApplicationsGetting and Installing Software Packages; Managing RPM Packages; Using Software in Different Formats; Using CentOS to Run Applications; Running Microsoft Windows, DOS, and Macintosh Applications; Running Applications in Virtual Environments; Summary; Chapter 6: Publishing with CentOS; Desktop Publishing in Linux; Using Traditional Linux Publishing Tools; Displaying PDF Files with Evince; 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 LinuxExtending Freedom to Codecs; Listening to Music in Linux; Viewing TV and Webcams; Playing Video; Using a Digital Camera; Summary; Chapter 8: Using the Internet and the Web; Overview of Internet Applications and Commands; Browsing the Web; Communicating with E-Mail; Participating in Newsgroups; Instant Messaging with Pidgin; Sharing Files with BitTorrent; Using Remote Login, Copy, and Execution; Summary; Part III: Administration; 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; Using Security Enhanced Linux; Understanding Security Enhanced Linux; Using SELinux in CentOS; Summary; Chapter 10: Setting up and Maintaining User Accounts; Creating User Accounts; Setting User Defaults; Creating Portable Desktops; Providing Support to Users; Modifying Accounts; Deleting User Accounts; Checking Disk Quotas

Sending Mail to All Users

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612188800

9781282188808

1282188801

9780470538333

0470538333

OCLC:

460168066