Linux Books

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e-books in this category

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.
(1992 views)

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.
(1938 views)

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.
(877 views)

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.
(3199 views)

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.
(2031 views)

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.
(2950 views)

Introduction to Linux
by Brandon Chisham , 2004
This book is intended as a practical guide to the Linux operating system for those with a moderate amount of technical experience. The author's intention is to make this book as friendly to the beginning user as possible.
(349 views)

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.
(2328 views)

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.
(1680 views)

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.
(3309 views)

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.
(2586 views)

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.
(1654 views)

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.
(1581 views)

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.
(1676 views)

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.
(2039 views)

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.
(3170 views)

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.
(1629 views)

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.
(1680 views)

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.
(2009 views)

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.
(1495 views)

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.
(2251 views)

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.
(1792 views)

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.
(1406 views)

Linux Quick Fix Notebook
by Peter Harrison - Prentice Hall , 2005
This book provides instructions on how to configure the most popular Linux back office applications. To avoid confusion between the many flavors of Linux, this book exclusively uses the command line to illustrate the tasks needed to be done.
(329 views)

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.
(1863 views)

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.
(1546 views)

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.
(1600 views)

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.
(1544 views)

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.
(1674 views)

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.
(1886 views)

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.
(2597 views)

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.
(1696 views)

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.
(1684 views)

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.
(1842 views)

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.
(1608 views)

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.
(1591 views)

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.
(1689 views)

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.
(1902 views)

The Linux Gamers' HOWTO
by Peter Jay Salzman, Frederic Delanoy , 2004
This is a stepping stone to to give people the knowledge to begin thinking about what is going on with their games. You need to know a little more about what's going on behind the scenes with your system to be able to keep your games healthy.
(348 views)

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.
(1952 views)

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.
(1776 views)

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.
(2796 views)

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.
(3032 views)

The Ultimate Linux Newbie Guide
by Alistair Ross - linuxnewbieguide.org , 2009
This guide can help both beginners and seasoned computer users alike learn all the important parts of choosing, using and installing Linux, a great free operating system for your computer and help you remove dependency on non-free software.
(335 views)

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.
(1765 views)

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.
(2922 views)