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Advanced Linux Programming
by Mark L. Mitchell, Alex Samuel, Jeffrey Oldham - Sams , 2001
The first part of the book covers generic UNIX system services for advanced programmers who have worked with other Linux systems. The second section covers truly advanced topics, the material that is entirely Linux specific.
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Agustin's Linux Manual
by Agustin Velasco - vegaslocal.com , 2003
Step-by-step tutorial on GNU/Linux based on Mandrake Linux. The book covers everything from installation to system administration: set up Apache web server, bind Postfix email servers, DNS, Samba server and security, how to close unnecessary ports.
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Beyond Linux from Scratch
by Mark Hymers - BLFS Development Team , 2008
The book Follows on the Linux From Scratch book, introduces the reader through system additions including networking, sound support, X support, printer and scanner support. Aimed at those who have previously built a system based on the LFS book.
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Brian and Tom's Linux Book
by Brian P. Bilbrey, Tom Syroid , 2001
The book is written to help every Linux user, from the newbie who's just getting started, to someone who's been around the block once or twice and wants to have a handy broad reference to all the capabilities of this solid distribution.
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C Programming in Linux
by David Haskins - BookBoon , 2009
Using a series of web development examples, this book will give you an interesting glimpse into a powerful lower-level world. C is tight and spare and economical, and people who know C will ensure critical systems keep running.
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Debian GNU/Linux Desktop Survival Guide
by Graham Williams - Togaware.com , 2006
This book will get you up to speed with GNU/Linux and deliver a fun and productive environment. It guides you through the different regions of a GNU/Linux system with a focus on getting your desktop environment to do what you want it to do.
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Debian GNU/Linux System Administrator's Manual
by Ardo van Rangelrooij , 2008
The purpose of this manual is to help you to administer a Debian GNU/Linux system. It is intended to help you learn the basics of administration, and to build on that to get the best out of your machine for yourself and your users.
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Embedded Software Development with eCos
by Anthony J. Massa - Prentice Hall PTR , 2002
The book shows developers the advantages of using eCos, the Embedded Configurable Operating System, over commercial embedded operating systems. As an Open Source solution, eCos provides a royalty free option for embedded software development.
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Fedora 10 Installation Guide
by Red Hat, Inc. - Linuxtopia , 2008
Covers installation of Fedora, a Linux distribution built on free and open source software. The book will help you install Fedora on desktops, laptops, and servers. The installation system is easy to use even if you lack previous knowledge of Linux.
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Fedora Desktop Essentials
- Techotopia , 2008
Provide the reader with the necessary information to use, customize and configure the GNOME desktop on a Fedora system. The text covers desktop essentials, guided tour of the Desktop, changing background, customizing desktop themes, etc.
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Fedora Linux Essentials
- Techotopia , 2007
Detailed information on the use and administration of Fedora Linux. The book covers the basics of configuring the desktop, configuring the email client, dual booting with Windows, wireless networking, configuring a firewall, and much more.
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GNU Autoconf, Automake and Libtool
by Gary V. Vaughn, et al. - Sams , 2000
This book is an expert guide to using GNU autoconf, automake, and libtool effectively. Written for C/C++ or script programmers who write software under Unix/Linux. The text is filled with the nuts-and-bolts details of running these three utilities.
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GNU Emacs Manual
by Richard Stallman - Free Software Foundation , 2007
GNU Emacs is much more than a word processor. This book explains the full range of Emacs' power and contains reference material useful to expert users. Appendices with specific material for Macintosh and Microsoft OS users are included.
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GNU/Linux Command-Line Tools Summary
by Gareth Anderson , 2006
This document is an attempt to provide a summary of useful command-line tools available to a GNU/Linux based operating system, the tools listed are designed to benefit the majority of users and have being chosen at the authors discretion.
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GTK+/Gnome Application Development
by Havoc Pennington - Sams , 1999
Provides detailed information for programmers and developers using the GTK+/Gnome libraries. It complements existing GTK+/Gnome documentation, going into more depth on pivotal issues such as GTK+ object system, the event loop, Gdk substrate, etc.
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Guide to IP Layer Network Administration with Linux
by Martin A. Brown , 2007
This guide provides an overview of many of the tools available for IP network administration of the linux operating system. It covers Ethernet, ARP, IP routing, NAT, and other topics central to the management of IP networks.
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Guide to Managing Media and Public Relations in the Linux Community
by Sheldon Rose - Linux Professional Institute , 2005
This document is intended for people who want to learn practical ways to raise the profile of an organization or promote new programs. This guide provides information on how to generate positive public relations and news media coverage for Linux.
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Introduction to Linux: A Hands on Guide
by Machtelt Garrels - Custom Books Publishing , 2007
This is a guide to the Linux operating system for new users, getting started guide and an exploration tour. It contains real life examples and exercises. The goal of the text is to show that Linux can be easy and fun, and used for all purposes.
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Java Application Development on Linux
by Carl Albing, Michael Schwarz - Prentice Hall PTR , 2004
The hands-on guide to the full Java application development lifecycle on Linux, written for Java and Linux developers alike. The authors demonstrate the platform, tools, and application development by showing easy-to-follow, realistic examples.
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KDE 2.0 Development
by David Sweet - Sams , 2000
Topics include: KDE UI Compliance, Style Reference, The Qt Toolkit, Responsive User Interface, Complex-Function KDE Widgets, Multimedia, DCOP, KParts, Creating Documentation, Packaging Code, CVS and CVSUP, and KDevelop: the IDE for KDE.
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Knowing Knoppix
by Phil Jones - Wikibooks , 2008
This is a guide to the Knoppix Linux for the complete beginner. There is no need to install Knoppix, it runs Linux completely from a CD or DVD. Read this text if you are curious about Linux, and you want to discover what all the fuss is about.
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Learning Debian GNU/Linux
by Bill McCarty - O'Reilly , 1999
Topics covered: Installing Debian Linux and the GNU suite, X windowing system, performing critical administration and management tasks, setting up LAN, setting up the Apache Web server, and using the Debian package-management utilities.
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Linux 101 Examination: Modular Training Notes
- Leading Edge Business Solutions , 2006
This course material is based on the objectives for the Linux Professionals Institute's LPI 101 examination. The course is intended to provide you with the basic skills required for operating and administering Linux systems.
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Linux 101 Hacks
by Ramesh Natarajan - The Geek Stuff , 2009
There are total of 101 hacks in this book that will help you build a strong foundation in Linux. All the hacks are explained with appropriate Linux command examples that are easy to follow. The hacks are concise, well written and easy to read.
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Linux 102 Examination: Modular Training Notes
- Leading Edge Business Solutions , 2006
This course aims to equip you with the knowledge to be able to pass the LPI 102 examination (release 2). We hope that in the course of doing this course you will acquire the skills that go with an understanding of how Linux works.
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Linux Administration Made Easy
by Steve Frampton , 1999
This documentation will attempt to summarize the installation and configuration, as well as the day-to-day administrative and maintenance procedures that should be followed to keep a Linux-based server or desktop system up and running.
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Linux Administrator's Security Guide
by Kurt Seifried - Linuxtopia , 2008
The guide introduces computer security, Linux installation, physical and console security, administration, backup, file security, authentication, logging, attack detection, firewalling, network security, software management, encryption, viruses, etc.
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Linux Advanced Routing and Traffic Control
by Bert Hubert, at al. - lartc.org , 2003
This document hopes to enlighten you on how to do more with Linux 2.2/2.4 routing. You already run tools which allow you to do spectacular things. Commands like route and ifconfig are wrappers for the very powerful iproute2 infrastructure.
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Linux Application Development Using Websphere Studio 5
by Osamu Takagiwa, at al. - IBM Redbooks , 2003
This book helps you get familiar with IBM middleware and tools for Linux, and develop your new Web application on Linux. It is aimed to show IBM's ability to provide an advanced platform for WebSphere application development using Linux.
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Linux Client Migration Cookbook
- IBM.Com/Redbooks , 2006
Provides a technical planning reference for IT organizations that are considering a migration to Linux-based personal computers. This book explains some of the important planning issues that you could encounter during a migration project.
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Linux Device Drivers, 3rd Edition
by Jonathan Corbet, Alessandro Rubini, Greg Kroah-Hartman - O'Reilly Media, Inc , 2005
The book on device drivers writing for the Linux operating system. It explains how the kernel works and how to adapt it to your needs. A source of information both for programmers who deal with the Linux and people who want to experiment.
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Linux Dictionary
by Binh Nguyen , 2004
This document is designed to be a resource for those Linux users wishing to seek clarification on Linux/UNIX/POSIX related terms and jargon. At approximately 24000 definitions it is one of the largest Linux related dictionaries currently available.
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Linux Filesystem Hierarchy
by Binh Nguyen , 2004
This document outlines the set of requirements and guidelines for file and directory placement under the Linux operating system according to those of the FSSTND v2.3 final and also its actual implementation on an arbitrary system.
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Linux from Scratch
by Gerard Beekmans - Iuniverse Inc , 2000
Teaches you how a Linux operating system works internally and provides the necessary steps to build your own customized Linux system. Information are provided about all that makes Linux work, how system things get together, and depend on each other.
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Linux in a Windows World
by Roderick Smith - O'Reilly Media, Inc. , 2005
An invaluable companion for any system administrator interested in integrating Linux into their Windows environment. This book takes an in-depth look at exactly how Linux can be brought into an organization that's currently based on Windows systems.
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Linux in the Workplace
by SSC - No Starch Press , 2002
Introduction to the desktop capabilities of Linux and the KDE graphical user interface. The book includes information on how to perform general office-related tasks, how to use email and surf the Internet, work with the command line, and more.
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Linux Installation and Getting Started
by Matt Welsh, at al. - SSC , 1998
This book is for PC users who want to install and use Linux. By running your own Linux system you will learn the essentials of UNIX. This book helps you get started. Basic knowledge about computers and operating systems is assumed.
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Linux Internals
by Simone Demblon, Sebastian Spitzner - The Shuttleworth Foundation , 2004
A textbook that shows the internal workings of the system in an approachable fashion, so that anyone can use this text to learn. The authors explain the lower level information without becoming too entrenched in the "nitty-gritty" details.
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Linux IPv6 HOWTO
by Peter Bieringer , 2009
The goal of the Linux IPv6 HOWTO is to answer both basic and advanced questions about IPv6 on the Linux operating system. This HOWTO will provide the reader with enough information to install, configure, and use IPv6 applications on Linux machines.
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Linux Kernel in a Nutshell
by Greg Kroah-Hartman - O'Reilly Media, Inc. , 2006
Comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building, a critical task for Linux users and administrators. The book covers configuration and installation steps, control of kernel options at runtime, determining what drivers are needed, etc.
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Linux Network Administrator's Guide, 2nd Edition
by Olaf Kirch, Terry Dawson - O'Reilly , 2000
This is a comprehensive reference for Linux network administration for both beginners and experienced network administrators. The book provides enough information to help you get your Linux network up and running and get you ready to learn more.
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Linux Newbie Administrator Guide
by Stan, Peter and Marie Klimas , 2004
A complete reference for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux home computer, workstation or their home or small office network. The answers are meant to be simple and always supported with a readily usable example.
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Linux Packet Filtering and iptables
by Oskar Andreasson - Linuxtopia , 2005
This document gives a good and simple primer at how to get started with iptables. The text requires some previous knowledge about Linux/Unix, shell scripting, as well as how to compile your own kernel, and some knowledge about the kernel internals.
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Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO
by Hank Dietz - The Aggregate , 1998
This document discusses the basic approaches to parallel processing available to Linux users: SMP Linux systems, clusters of networked Linux systems, parallel execution using multimedia instructions, and attached processors hosted by a Linux system.
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Linux Security Administrator's Guide
by Dave Wreski - linuxsecurity.com , 1998
This document is a general overview of security issues that face the administrator of Linux systems. It covers general security philosophy and a number of specific examples of how to better secure your Linux system from intruders.
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Linux Security for Beginners
- Linuxtopia , 2008
This book provides a step by step approach to securing a Linux system from outside attack. It is written for both new and experienced Linux users. It covers firewalls, Linux services and runlevels configuration, wireless security, etc.
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Linux Security HOWTO
by K. Fenzi, D. Wreski - Linuxtopia , 2004
This document covers some of the main issues that affect Linux security. General philosophy and net-born resources are discussed. The document is not meant to be a up-to-date exploits document, it will tell you where to look for such information.
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Maximum RPM: Taking the Red Hat Package Manager to the Limit
by Edward C. Bailey - Red Hat, Inc. , 2000
This is a book about the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM). It is written for anyone that needs to know how to use RPM on their system. The text covers all there is to know about building packages using RPM. Some background in Linux and UNIX is assumed.
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OpenSUSE Desktop Essentials
- Techotopia , 2007
The book covers the use and configuration of the openSUSE GNOME desktop environment. Topics covered include changing the background, installing and customizing themes, configuring fonts, configuring workspaces, remote access to the desktop, etc.
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Pocket Linux Guide
by David Horton - LDP , 2005
The Pocket Linux Guide is for anyone interested in learning the techniques of building a GNU/Linux system from source code. Each chapter explores a small piece of the overall system explaining how it works, why it is needed and how to build it.
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Programming From The Ground Up
by Jonathan Bartlett - Bartlett Publishing , 2004
An introduction to assembly language programming on Linux for x86 machines. It covers memory management, interfacing with C, debugging, dynamic libraries, GUI programming, and more. Great textbook for novices as well as for intermediates.
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Programming Linux Games
by John R. Hall - No Starch Press , 2001
A complete guide to developing 2D Linux games, written by the Linux experts. It teaches the basics of Linux game programming and discusses important multimedia toolkits. You will learn to write and distribute Linux games.
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Red Hat Linux 7 Unleashed
by Bill Ball, David Pitts - Sams , 2000
This book shows you how to install, configure, and manage version 7 of Red Hat operating system. Version 7 boasts the stable Linux kernel, a new and improved installation program, updated libraries and a host of other improvements.
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Samba-3 by Example
by John H. Terpstra - Prentice Hall PTR , 2005
The definitive Samba-3 guidebook. This book's complete configuration files, step-by-step implementation instructions, network diagrams, and automated scripts make deployment a breeze -- even if you've never worked with Samba before.
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Secure Programming for Linux and Unix HOWTO
by David A. Wheeler , 2003
The book provides a set of design and implementation guidelines for writing secure programs for Linux and Unix systems. This document includes specific guidance for a number of languages, including C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, and Ada95.
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Securing and Optimizing Linux: The Ultimate Solution
by Gerhard Mourani - Open Network Architecture, Inc. , 2001
This book is intended for a technical audience and system administrators who manage Linux servers, but it also includes material for home users. It discusses how to install and setup a Linux Server with all the necessary security and optimization.
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Self-Service Linux: Mastering the Art of Problem Determination
by Mark Wilding, Dan Behman - Prentice Hall PTR , 2005
The book goes into details about the linux system, how to use built in tools, how to read C source code, how that C source translates into assembly, how different assembly optimizations can make debugging difficult, the memory heap and stack, etc.
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Slackware Linux Essentails, 2nd Edition
by D. Cantrell, L. Johnson, A. Hicks, C. Lumens - FreeBSD Mall , 2005
This Book in designed to get you started with Slackware Linux operating system. It`s not meant to cover every single aspect of the distribution, but rather to show what it is capable of and give you a basic working knowledge of the system.
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Step-by-Step Linux Guide
by M. B. G. Suranga De Silva , 2008
This ebook describes the Linux system administration for people who know nothing about system administration. It describes real world mail, DNS, proxy, web, messaging, server configurations. The contents can be applied to any distribution.
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SUSE Linux Administration Guide
by Frank Bodammer, Stefan Dirsch, et al. - SUSE LINUX AG , 2004
This Guide provides background information about the way your SUSE LINUX operates. This book introduces Linux system administration basics such as file systems, kernels, boot processes, an Apache web server, and secure authentication.
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Test Driving Linux: From Windows to Linux in 60 Seconds
by David Brickner - O'Reilly Media, Inc. , 2005
A detailed step-by-step guide to the Linux operating system and several popular open source programs. With this guide you can quickly learn how to use Linux to surf the web, send and receive email, instant message with friends, write letters, etc.
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The Big Online Book of Linux Ada Programming
by Ken O. Burtch - PegaSoft , 2008
This text covers basic software development on Linux, a review of the core Ada 95 language, and an introduction to designing programs that work with the Linux kernel and standard C libraries. It also covers some of the Ada bindings.
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The CTDP Linux User's Guide
by Mark Allen - CTDP , 2000
Organized overview of Linux commands, file systems, system configuration, networking, managing users and processes, configuration of X, init process, liLO and the kernel, setting up system logging, user accounting, CRON, network, DNS, DHCP, etc.
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The Easiest Linux Guide You'll Ever Read
by Scott Morris - SUSE LINUX Rants , 2006
The book for Windows users who want to take a look at Linux. It will give you a gentle introduction into using Linux, and help you ease into it. The only technical skills you should have include browsing the Internet and downloading files.
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The Linux Cookbook
by Michael Stutz - No Starch Press , 2004
A guide to getting the most out of Linux. Organized by general task, each section contains a series of step-by-step recipes that help you to get your work done quickly and efficiently. Perfect as an introduction to Linux, or as a desktop reference.
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The Linux Development Platform
by Rafeeq Ur Rehman, Christopher Paul - Prentice Hall PTR , 2002
This book describes how to build a development environment based upon Linux systems. It provides a reference on the open source tools used for development, and includes information about editors, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, etc.
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The Linux Kernel
by Andries Brouwer , 2003
This text covers the kernel source, user space and the libc interface, system calls, signals, file names and files, filesystems, Linux virtual file system, memory, processes, character devices, asynchronous events, sysfs and kobjects, security.
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The Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide
by Peter Jay Salzman - CreateSpace , 2001
An excellent guide for anyone wishing to get started on kernel module programming. The author takes a hands-on approach starting with simple programs, and quickly moves from there. The book has a lively style that entertains while it educates.
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The Linux Programmer's Guide
by Sven Goldt, at al. , 1995
This guide helps Linux programmers understand the peculiarities of Linux. It should be useful when porting programs from other operating systems. It describes the system calls and the major kernel changes which have effects on older programs.
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The Linux Starter Pack
by Paul Hudson - Future Publishing Ltd , 2007
The complete 130-page guide to get to grips with Linux in hours rather than weeks or months. The book shows you how to install Linux onto your PC, navigate around the desktop, master the most popular programs and fix any problems that may arise.
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The Linux System Administrator's Guide
by Lars Wirzenius, at al. , 2004
The Linux System Administrator's Guide, describes the system administration aspects of using Linux. It is intended for people who know next to nothing about system administration, but who have already mastered at least the basics of normal usage.
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The Linux Wireless LAN Howto
by Jean Tourrilhes , 2007
This document will explore the magical world of Wireless LANs and Linux. Wireless LAN is not a very widespread and well known technology, even in the Linux world, so we will try to gather here most of the available information.
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The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide
by John H. Terpstra, Jelmer R. Vernooij - Prentice Hall , 2003
The definitive guide to using Samba-3 in production environments. It begins with the immense amount of HOWTO information published by the Samba Team. The material is organized and edited around the practical needs of working Windows administrators.
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Ubuntu Apps: Application Directory, Tips, and Customization Guide
by Kevin Prag - Global Niches , 2009
This is an application guide for Ubuntu. It features screen shots of the top Linux applications, shows how to install them using apt-get, Synaptic or using other means. Also featured is how to clone a Ubuntu based installation using Gparted.
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Ubuntu Desktop Essentials
- Techotopia , 2008
Provides the reader with the necessary information to use, customize and configure the GNOME desktop within the context of Ubuntu Linux. The book then provides step by step tutorials covering every aspect of customizing the desktop.
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Ubuntu Hacks
by J. Oxer, K. Rankin, B. Childers - O'Reilly Media, Inc. , 2006
This book is a collection of 100 tips and tricks which the authors choose to call hacks, which explain how to accomplish various tasks in Ubuntu Linux. The Hacks range from downright ordinary to the other end of the spectrum of specialized things.
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Ubuntu Linux Essentials
- Techotopia , 2008
This book provides the knowledge required to use and maintain an Ubuntu Linux: from the basics of installation and configuring the desktop through to tasks such as configuring firewalls, setting up a web server and providing remote desktop access.
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Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference
by Keir Thomas - CreateSpace , 2009
A compact yet comprehensive guide for everyday Ubuntu use. You'll learn about installation, how to configure your hardware, Ubuntu desktop, efficient day-to-day usage, the filesystem, file manager, the command-line, software management, etc.
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Understanding the Linux Virtual Memory Manager
by Mel Gorman - Prentice Hall PTR , 2004
A comprehensive guide to the Linux VM, it explains in detail how the memory manager is implemented in Linux. The book also includes the theoretical foundations for VM which is of interest to both students and developers.
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Using Samba
by R. Eckstein, D. Collier-Brown, P. Kelly - O'Reilly , 1999
This book is a comprehensive guide to Samba administration, including integration with Windows NT domains and the SWAT graphic configuration tool. Trouble-shooting, security, connectivity, performance, and logging are thoroughly covered.
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