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 Operating System Linux Beginning Fedora From Novice to Professional
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 Beginning Fedora is split into seven parts, each of which contains chapters about a certain aspect of Fedora use. You can read these parts in sequence, or you can dip in and out of them at will. Whenever a technical term is mentioned, a reference is made to the chapter where that term is explained.Part 1 examines the history and philosophy behind the Linux operating system. We aim to answer many of the common questions about Linux. Such knowledge is considered to be as important as understanding the technical details on how Linux works. But while these chapters should be read sooner rather than later, they don’t contain any technical information that’s absolutely required to get started with Fedora. Part 2 covers installing Fedora on your computer. An illustrated guide is provided, and all installation choices are explained in depth. Additionally, you’ll find a problem-solving chapter to help in case anything goes wrong. Part 3 focuses on getting started with Fedora. It covers setting up the Linux system so that it’s ready to use. One chapter is dedicated to setting up common hardware devices, such as printers and modems, and another explains how you can secure your system. Other chapters in this part explore the desktop, explaining what you need to know to begin using Fedora on a daily basis. In Part 4, we take a look at how the underlying technology behind Linux functions. You’ll be introduced to the command-line prompt and learn how the file system works. It’s in these chapters that you’ll really master controlling Linux! Part 5 covers multimedia functions built into Fedora, which among other things let you watch movies and play back music. We also take a look at the image-editing software built into Fedora. Part 6 moves on to explain how typical office tasks can be accomplished under Fedora. We investigate OpenOffice.org, the complete office suite built into Fedora. After an introduction to OpenOffice.org, separate chapters explore its word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation packages. You’ll also learn how to use Evolution, Fedora’s e-mail program. Part 7 carries on from Part 4, taking an even more in-depth look at the underlying technology behind Fedora. This time, the emphasis is on giving you the skills you need to keep your system running smoothly. You’ll learn how to install software, manage users, optimize your system, back up essential data, schedule tasks, and access computers remotely. Finally, at the back of the book, you’ll find three appendixes. The first is a glossary of Linux terms used not only in this book, but also in the Linux and UNIX world. The second appendix is a quick reference to commands typically used at the command-line prompt under Linux. The third appendix explains how to get further help when using Fedora. Download Free Linux: Beginning Fedora From Novice to Professional
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