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Linux: the Complete Reference, Sixth Edition

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ISBN-10: 007149247X

ISBN-13: 9780071492478

Edition: 6th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Richard Petersen

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Your one-stop guide to Linux--fully revised and expanded Get in-depth coverage of all Linux features, tools, and utilities from this thoroughly updated and comprehensive resource, designed for all Linux distributions. Written by Linux expert Richard Petersen, this book explains how to get up-and-running on Linux, use the desktops and shells, manage applications, deploy servers, implement security measures, and handle system and network administration tasks. With full coverage of the latest platform, Linux: The Complete Reference, Sixth Edition includes details on the very different and popular Debian (Ubuntu) and Red Hat/Fedora software installation and service management tools used by…    
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Book details

List price: $70.00
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 12/10/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 830
Size: 7.10" wide x 9.00" long x 1.69" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

Introduction
Introduction to Linux
Getting Started
The Linux Shell and File Structure
The Shell
The Shell Scripts and Programming
Shell Configuration
Linux Files, Directories, and Archives
Desktop
The X Window System, Xorg, and Display Managers
GNOME
KDE
Linux Software
Software Management
Office and Database Applications
Graphics Tools and Multimedia
Mail and News Clients
Web, FTP, and Java Clients
Network Tools
Security
Encryption, Integrity Checks, and Signatures
Security-Enhanced Linux
IPsec and Virtual Private Networks
Secure Shell and Kerberos
Firewalls
Internet and Network Services
Managing Services
FTP Servers
Web Servers
Proxy Servers
Mail Servers
Print, News, Search, and Database Servers
System Administration
Basic System Administration
Managing Users
File Systems
RAID and LVM
Devices and Modules
Kernel Administration
Backup Management
Network Administration Services
Administering TCP/IP Networks
Network Autoconfiguration with IPv6, DHCPv6, and DHCP
NFS and NIS
Distributed Network File Systems
Where to Obtain Linux Distributions