Linux All-In-One For Dummies

8 mini books chock full of Linux!

Inside, over 800 pages of Linux topics are organized into eight task-oriented mini books that help you understand all aspects of the latest OS distributions of the most popular open-source operating system in use today. Topics include getting up and running with basics, desktops, networking, internet services, administration, security, scripting, Linux certification, and more.

This new edition of Linux All-in-One For Dummies has a unique focus on Ubuntu, while still including coverage of Debian, Red Hat, SuSE, and others. The market is looking for administrators, and part of the qualifications needed for job openings is the authentication of skills by vendor-neutral third parties (CompTIA/Linux Professional Institute)--and that's something other books out there don't address.

• Install and configure peripherals, software packages, and keep everything current

• Connect to the internet, set up a local area network (including a primer on TCP/IP, and managing a local area network using configuration tools and files)

• Browse the web securely and anonymously

• Get everything you need to pass your entry-level Linux certification exams

This book is for anyone getting familiar with the Linux OS, and those looking for test-prep content as they study for the level-1 Linux certification!

Autorentext

Emmett Dulaney is a university professor and columnist for Certification Magazine. An expert on operating systems and certification, he is the author of CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, and CompTIA Network+ Exam Cram.

Klappentext
8 mini books chock full of Linux! Inside, over 800 pages of Linux topics are organized into eight task-oriented mini books that help you understand all aspects of the latest OS distributions of the most popular open-source operating system in use today. Topics include getting up and running with basics, desktops, networking, internet services, administration, security, scripting, Linux certification, and more. This new edition of Linux All-in-One For Dummies has a unique focus on Ubuntu, while still including coverage of Debian, Red Hat, SuSE, and others. The market is looking for administrators, and part of the qualifications needed for job openings is the authentication of skills by vendor-neutral third parties (CompTIA/Linux Professional Institute) and that s something other books out there don t address. Install and configure peripherals, software packages, and keep everything current Connect to the internet, set up a local area network (including a primer on TCP/IP, and managing a local area network using configuration tools and files) Browse the web securely and anonymously Get everything you need to pass your entry-level Linux certification exams This book is for anyone getting familiar with the Linux OS, and those looking for test-prep content as they study for the level-1 Linux certification!

Zusammenfassung

8 mini books chock full of Linux!

Inside, over 800 pages of Linux topics are organized into eight task-oriented mini books that help you understand all aspects of the latest OS distributions of the most popular open-source operating system in use today. Topics include getting up and running with basics, desktops, networking, internet services, administration, security, scripting, Linux certification, and more.

This new edition of Linux All-in-One For Dummies has a unique focus on Ubuntu, while still including coverage of Debian, Red Hat, SuSE, and others. The market is looking for administrators, and part of the qualifications needed for job openings is the authentication of skills by vendor-neutral third parties (CompTIA/Linux Professional Institute)and that's something other books out there don't address.

• Install and configure peripherals, software packages, and keep everything current
• Connect to the internet, set up a local area network (including a primer on TCP/IP, and managing a local area network using configuration tools and files)
• Browse the web securely and anonymously
• Get everything you need to pass your entry-level Linux certification exams
  This book is for anyone getting familiar with the Linux OS, and those looking for test-prep content as they study for the level-1 Linux certification!

Inhalt

Introduction 1

About This Book 2

Foolish Assumptions 3

Icons Used in This Book 4

Beyond the Book 4

Where to Go from Here 5

Book 1: Getting Started with Linux 7

Chapter 1: Introducing Linux 9

What Is Linux? 9

Linux distributions 10

Making sense of version numbers 13

Linux Standard Base (LSB) 14

Contents of a Linux Distribution 15

GNU software 15

GUIs and applications 16

Networks 19

Internet servers 19

Software development 20

Online documentation 22

Managing Your PC with Linux 23

Distribution media 23

Peripheral devices 24

File systems and sharing 25

Network 25

Getting Started 26

Step 1: Install 26

Step 2: Configure 26

Step 3: Explore 27

Step 4: Find out more 27

Chapter 2: Installing Linux 29

Following the Installation Steps 29

Checking Your PC's Hardware 31

Setting Aside Space for Linux 33

Trying a Live CD 34

Installing Linux on a Flash Drive 35

Creating the bootable flash drive 35

Troubleshooting the workstation 36

Working daily with the new drive 37

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux 39

Using Text Mode Installation 40

Troubleshooting X 40

Resolving Other Installation Problems 42

Using Knoppix boot commands 42

Handling the fatal signal 11 error 45

Getting around the PC reboot problem 45

Using Linux kernel boot options 48

Setting Up Printers 48

Managing DVDs, CD-ROMs, and Flash Drives 51

Installing Other Software 51

Installing software in Debian and Ubuntu 52

Installing software in Fedora 54

Installing software in SUSE 55

Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux 57

Starting Linux 57

Playing with the Shell 60

Starting the bash shell 61

Understanding shell commands 62

Trying a few Linux commands 62

Shutting Down 64

Book 2: Linux Desktops 67

Chapter 1: GNOME and Its Derivatives 69

Getting to Know the GNOME Desktop 70

Understanding the GNOME Panels 72

The top panel 72

The desktop 72

The bottom panel 73

Looking at Unity 73

Looking at Cinnamon 73

Looking at MATE 74

Chapter 2: The KDE Plasma Desktop 75

Getting to Know the Plasma Desktop 75

Desktop contextual menus 77

Icon contextual menus 77

Understanding the Plasma Panel 78

The Main Menu button 79

Panel icons 80

Configuring the Plasma Bottom Panel 81

Configuring the Plasma Desktop 81

Chapter 3: Commanding the Shell 83

Opening Terminal Windows and Virtual Consoles 83

Using the bash Shell 84

Understanding the syntax of shell commands 85

Combining shell commands 86

Controlling command input and output 87

Typing less with automatic command completion 89

Going wild with asterisks and question marks 90

Repeating previously typed commands 91

Discovering and Using Linux Commands 92

Becoming root (superuser) 97

Managing processes 97

Working with date and time 99

Processing files 100

Writing Shell Scripts 102

Chapter 4: Navigating the Linux File System 105 Understanding the Linux File System 105</...