Linux Essentials

Linux Essentials; Introduction; What Is Linux?; Chapter 1: Selecting an Operating System; What Is an OS?; Investigating User Interfaces; Where Does Linux Fit in the OS World?; What Is a Distribution?; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 2: Investigating Linux's Principles and Philosophy; Linux through the Ages; Using Open Source Software; Understanding OS Roles; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 3: Understanding Software Licensing; Investigating Software Licenses; The Free Software Foundation; The Open Source Initiative; The Creative Commons; Using Open Source Licenses.;A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals. Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner's guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Linux Essentials Introduction What Is Linux? Chapter 1: Selecting an Operating System What Is an OS? Investigating User Interfaces Where Does Linux Fit in the OS World? What Is a Distribution? The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 2: Investigating Linux's Principles and Philosophy Linux through the Ages Using Open Source Software Understanding OS Roles The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 3: Understanding Software Licensing Investigating Software Licenses The Free Software Foundation The Open Source Initiative The Creative Commons Using Open Source Licenses. The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 4: Using Common Linux Programs Using a Linux Desktop Environment Working with Productivity Software Using Server Programs Managing Programming Languages The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 5: Managing Hardware Learning About Your CPU Identifying Motherboard Capabilities Sizing Your Power Supply Understanding Disk Issues Managing Displays Handling USB Devices Managing Drivers The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Command Line Starting a Command Line Running Programs Manipulating Files Using Shell Features. The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 7: Managing Files Manipulating Files Manipulating Directories The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 8: Getting Help Using man Pages Using info Pages Finding Additional Documentation The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 9: Using Programs and Processes Understanding Package Management Understanding the Process Hierarchy Identifying Running Processes Using Log Files The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 10: Searching, Extracting, and Archiving Data Using Regular Expressions Searching for and Extracting Data Redirecting Input and Output Archiving Data. The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 11: Editing Files Understanding the Role of Text Files Choosing an Editor Launching an Editor Editing Files with pico or nano Editing Files with Vi Using Configuration File Conventions Editing Formatted Text Files The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 12: Creating Scripts Beginning a Shell Script Using Commands Using Arguments Using Variables Using Conditional Expressions Using Loops Using Functions Setting the Script's Exit Value The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 13: Understanding Users and Groups Understanding Accounts Using Account Tools. Working as root The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 14: Creating Users and Groups Creating New Accounts Modifying Accounts Deleting Accounts Managing Groups The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 15: Setting Ownership and Permissions Setting Ownership Setting Permissions The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 16: Navigating the LiFile system Understanding Where Things Go Using Special Permission Bits and File Features The Essentials and Beyond Chapter 17: Managing Network Connections Understanding Network Features Configuring a Network Connection Testing Your Network Connection. A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner's guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure your understanding. Offers a hands-on approach to acquiring a foundation of Linux skills, aiming to ensure Linux beginners gain a solid understanding Uses the leading Linux distribution Fedora to demonstrate tutorials and examples Addresses Linux installation, desktop configuration, management of files and filesystems, remote administration, security, and more Includes additional exercises and review questions to strengthen your learning process This book is essential reading for anyone entering the world of Linux!

A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals

Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner's guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure your understanding.

• Offers a hands-on approach to acquiring a foundation of Linux skills, aiming to ensure Linux beginners gain a solid understanding
• Uses the leading Linux distribution Fedora to demonstrate tutorials and examples
• Addresses Linux installation, desktop configuration, management of files and filesystems, remote administration, security, and more

This book is essential reading for anyone entering the world of Linux!

Annotation A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentalsServing as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner's guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure your understanding. Offers a hands-on approach to acquiring a foundation of Linux skills, aiming to ensure Linux beginners gain a solid understandingUses the leading Linux distribution Fedora to demonstrate tutorials and examplesAddresses Linux installation, desktop configuration, management of files and filesystems, remote administration, security, and moreThis book is essential reading for anyone entering the world of Linux! Introduces the fundamentals of the operating system, covering such topics as how to manage hardware, use file management tools and commands, install and control programs, use scripts to automate tasks, and archive data -- Source other than Library of Congress