Linux all-in-one /

"Linux All-in-One For Dummies breaks down the ever-popular operating system to its basics and trains users on the art of Linux. This handy reference covers all the latest updates and operating system features. It presents content on Linux desktops, applications, and more. With eight books in on...

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Main Authors: Blum, Richard, 1962- (Author)
Group Author: Dulaney, Emmett A.
Published: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Publisher Address: Hoboken, NJ :
Publication Dates: [2023]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 7th edition.
Series: For dummies
Learning made easy
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Summary: "Linux All-in-One For Dummies breaks down the ever-popular operating system to its basics and trains users on the art of Linux. This handy reference covers all the latest updates and operating system features. It presents content on Linux desktops, applications, and more. With eight books in one, you'll have access to the most comprehensive overview of Linux around. Explore the inner workings of Linux machines, so you'll know Linux front to back. This all-inclusive handbook also walks you through solving Linux problems--complete with hands-on examples--so you'll be a Linux whiz before you know it. This book is a massive source of support for beginning and intermediate Linux users, as well as those looking to brush up on their knowledge for certification. And, thanks to the signature Dummies approach, it's also a lot of fun"--
Item Description: Previous edition issued in print: as by Emmett Dulaney. Indianapolis: John Wiley and Sons, 2018.
Includes index.
"8 books in one!"--Cover.
Carrier Form: xiv, 560 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781119901921
1119901928
Index Number: QA76
CLC: TP316
Call Number: TP316/D878/7th ed.
Contents: Introduction -- Book 1: Getting started with Linux. Introducing Linux ; Installing Linux ; Living in a virtual world ; Trying out Linux ; Troubleshooting and customizing Linux -- Book 2: Linux desktops. The GNOME desktop ; The KDE plasma desktop ; Other popular desktops ; Linux desktop applications ; The Linux file system ; Text editors -- Book 3: Networking. Connecting to the internet ; Setting up a local area network ; Going wireless ; Managing the network -- Book 4: Administration. Working with the shell ; Introducing basic system administration ; Managing users and groups ; Managing file systems -- Book 5: Managing Linux servers. Hosting internet services ; Managing a web server ; Managing a database server ; Working with Samba and NFS ; Managing mail servers -- Book 6: Security. Introducing Linux security ; Securing Linux ; Vulnerability testing and computer security audits -- Book 7: Scripting. Introductory shell scripting ; Advanced shell scripting ; Programming in Linux -- Book 8: Linux certification. Studying for the Linux Professional Institute exams ; Studying for the CompTIA Linux+ exam ; Other Linux certifications.
Getting started with Linux --
Linux desktops --
Networking --
Administration --
Managing Linux servers --
Security --
Scripting --
Linux certification.