Tag: Dee-Ann LeBlanc

Focusing on Fedora Core 6, this accessible guide shows newcomers how to create a full-featured Linux desktop setup that's comparable to a Windows systemSubstantially revised and updated with new material on setting up a wireless home network, recycling an old Windows computer as a Linux home-networking server, running Linux on a laptop, editing digital photos, managing and playing audio and video, using open source productivity software, and moreThe DVD features the full Fedora Core installation and Fedora Core CD ISOs; there's also a coupon for readers who prefer to get Fedora Core on CD-ROMA companion Web site provides installation options and information on other popular Linux distributions, including SuSE, Mandriva, Linspire, Knoppix, and UbuntuNote: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Previous editions of Linux For Dummies have garnered rave reviews. However, there’s one scary term applied to them—outdated! The 6th Edition remedies that with easy-to-understand information on the latest version of the most popular Linux distributions, including Fedora Core, SuSE, Mandrake, Xandros, Linspire, and Knoppix. This guide walks you though installing, configuring, tuning, and using each version of Linux, the low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems. You’ll discover how to: Prep your computer for LinuxBoot and stop LinuxConnect to the Internet, e-mail, surf the Web, and access and use cool Internet toolsManage files and directoriesDo word processing and more with Open Office.orgUpdated material includes:Info on the wireless Internet connectionCoverage of the new SELinux infrastructure, an important new security featureUpdated GNOME and KDE coverageWritten by Dee-Ann LeBlanc, award-winning author of numerous books and articles and author or coauthor of the popular previous editions of Linux For Dummies, this edition not only guides you step by step, it also includes an appendix of common Linux commands and a comprehensive index so you can find what you need to know without taking extra steps.The bonus DVD includes:The full, installable version of Fedora Core 3 and KnoppixISO images (that will save hours of downloading time) for SUSE live, Mandrake full version, Xandros Open Circulation version, and Linspire full versionIf you want to explore the different distributions of Linux, this is the guide for you!

This friendly guide gives Linux newcomers the lowdown on how to install and use Linux on the desktop-and join the worldwide community of twenty million Linux usersShows how to get up and running with the latest versions of Red Hat Linux as well as two other popular Linux distributions: Mandrake and SuSECovers prepping a computer for Linux, booting and stopping Linux, connecting to the Internet, surfing the Web, using e-mail, working with cool Internet tools, and manipulating files and directoriesNow revised with enhanced coverage of the OpenOffice.org Desktop Productivity Suite.Includes a DVD that contains all of the CD-ROMs that make up the full Fedora Core Distribution, including the source code.

Thinking about switching to Linux but find the prospect too daunting? Many people think it takes years of practice to become a Linux user. Actually, only takes a few tries to become fluent in the system and take advantage of all of its capabilities! Linux For Dummies, 7th Edition shows you the ins and outs that you need to master in order to build a smoothly functioning Linux system—and gives you the know-how and confidence to use it. This easy-to-read guide walks you through installation, using tools, securing systems, and more. Providing a general overview of the program as well as basic instructions, you’ll have the tools you need to:Install and configure LinuxConnect to the internetBrowse the Web with FirefoxManipulate files and directoriesUnderstand and use the Linux filesystemDownload and install software to LinuxChoose a secure passwordWork without the GUIView and edit text filesTake full advantage of OpenOffice.orgControl and use your multimediaPacked with troubleshooting tips and steps for recovering data with Knoppix, along with a bonus DVD that includes full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions and ISO images of Linspire, Five-O, SUSE Xandros, ad Mandriva, Linux For Dummies, 7th Edition is the authoritative reference to this classic system!