Overview

Linix is a UNIX-like open source OS. It is available as a free download, and third-party distributions such as Red Hat Linux provide a variety of tailored options. Intended to arm users with the advanced skills they need to confidently use Linux; this volume contains step-by-step instructions for customization, optimization, troubleshooting, shortcuts and third-party tools for working more efficiently in Linux. It covers topics with little to no documentation and all major distributions of Linux: Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, Slackware and UnitedLinux. There are also many tips and tricks included which provide help for: desktop/client tools, hardware tools, system admin tools, networking tools, server tools, printing with CUPs, kernal optimization, intruder protection with Tripwire, SysV startup scripts, hard disk optimization and scanner help.

Full Product Details

Author:   Roderick Smith
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   1.109kg
ISBN:  

9780782142266

ISBN 10:   0782142265
Pages:   644
Publication Date:   18 July 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Contents at a Glance. Introduction. Part I: Hardware Tools. Chapter 1: Optimizing System Architecture Usage. Chapter 2: Improving Disk Performance. Chapter 3: Using External Peripherals. Part II: User Tools. Chapter 4: Mastering Shells and Shell Scripting. Chapter 5: Doing Real Work in Text Mode. Chapter 6: Getting the Most from a Desktop Environment. Chapter 7: Using Linux for Office Productivity. Chapter 8: Miscellaneous User Tools. Part III: System Administration Tools. Chapter 9: Bypassing Automatic Configurations to Gain Control. Chapter 10: Using Multiple OSs. Chapter 11: Managing Packages. Chapter 12: Filesystems and Files. Chapter 13: Managing Printers. Chapter 14: Programs and Processes. Chapter 15: Creating a Custom Kernel. Chapter 16: Optimizing X Configuration. Chapter 17: Protecting Your System with Backups. Chapter 18: System Security. Part IV: Networking Tools. Chapter 19: Basic Network Configuration. Chapter 20: Controlling Network Access. Chapter 21: Detecting Intruders. Part V: Server Tools. Chapter 22: Running Servers. Chapter 23: Getting More from a Web Server. Chapter 24: Serving Files. Chapter 25: Delivering E--Mail. Chapter 26: Providing Remote Login Access. Chapter 27: Miscellaneous Servers. Glossary. Index.

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Roderick W. Smith is an experienced Linux administrator and author or co--author of several other Linux books, including Linux System Administration, Linux Samba Server Administration, and Linux+ Study Guide.

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