Overview

Builds on the success of the original Linux Toys (0-7645-2508-5) and adds projects using different Linux distributions - All-new toys in this edition include a car computer system with built-in entertainment and navigation features, bootable movies, a home surveillance monitor, a LEGO Mindstorms robot, and a weather mapping station - Introduces small business opportunities with an Internet radio station and Internet cafe projects - Companion Web site features specialized hardware drivers, software interfaces, music and game software, project descriptions, and discussion forums - Includes a CD-ROM with scripts, packages, and source code for the projects

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Author:   Christopher Negus ,  Kevin Pedigo
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 18.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.650kg
ISBN:  

9780764579950

ISBN 10:   0764579959
Pages:   397
Publication Date:   01 October 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part I: The Basics. Chapter 1: Introduction to Linux Toys II. Chapter 2: Finding What You Need. Part II: Multimedia Projects. Chapter 3: Creating a Web Photo Gallery. Chapter 4: Creating a Personal Video Recorder with MythTV. Chapter 5: Making Bootable Movies with eMoviX. Part III: Home Projects. Chapter 6: Customizing a Live Linux Pen Drive. Chapter 7: Automating Home Lights and Gadgets with X10. Chapter 8: Setting Up a Game Server with BZFlag. Chapter 9: Building a Dedicated SOHO Firewall. Part IV: Small Business Projects. Chapter 10: Running an Internet Radio Station with Icecast. Chapter 11: Building a Thin Client Server with LTSP. Part V: Appendixes. Appendix A: Using the Linux Toys II CD. Appendix B: ABCs of Using Linux. Appendix C: Installing Linux. Index.

Reviews

...will be a hit with all those Linux geeks out there that bought (and loved) the first one. (Publishing News, 25th March 2005)

Author Information

Christopher Negus is the bestselling author of all editions of Red Hat Linux Bible and coauthor with Thomas Weeks of Linux Troubleshooting Bible. Chris's hands-on approach has helped thousands of people get up and running quickly with Linux. He has provided instructions on everything from ""Toys"" projects to enterprise-level servers. Special contributing author: Thomas Weeks, Rackspace.com

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