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Your step-by-step guide to the latest in Linux
Nine previous editions of this popular benchmark guide can't be wrong! Whether you're new to Linux and need a step-by-step guide or are a pro who wants to catch up with recent distributions, Linux For Dummies, 10th Edition has your back. Covering everything from installation to automation, this updated edition focuses on openSUSE and Ubuntu and includes new and refreshed material--as well as chapters on building a web server and creating simple shell scripts.
In his friendly, no-jargon style, IT professional and tech higher education instructor Richard Blum draws on more than 10 years of teaching to show you just why Linux's open source operating systems are relied on to run a huge proportion of the world's online infrastructure, servers, supercomputers, and NAS devices--and how you can master them too.
Study the thinking behind Linux
Choose the right installation approach
Pick up the basics--from prepping to desktops
Get fancy with music, video, movies, and games
Whatever your Linux needs--work, fun, or just a hobby--this bestselling, evergreen guide will get you up and coding in the open source revolution in no time at all.
Autorentext
Richard Blum holds the Linux+ and Security+ certifications and has worked in the IT industry for more than 30 years. He is an online instructor for Linux and programming courses used by colleges and universities across the U.S. With experience as both a systems and network administrator, he has written numerous books on Linux and open source.
Klappentext
Learn to use Ubuntu and openSUSE distributions The easiest way to learn the latest in Linux The open source Linux operating system offers so much flexibility. Through nine previous editions, Linux For Dummies has helped Linux newcomers get up and running on each enhancement, and this 10th edition continues the tradition with the latest Ubuntu and openSUSE distributions. You'll start with downloading and installing the OS, getting familiar with the desktop and filesystem, and getting things done with popular applications. Then you'll learn how to be a Linux administrator, handling security and virtual servers. Easy, fast, and fun! Inside...
Zusammenfassung
Your step-by-step guide to the latest in Linux
Nine previous editions of this popular benchmark guide can't be wrong! Whether you're new to Linux and need a step-by-step guide or are a pro who wants to catch up with recent distributions, Linux For Dummies, 10**th Edition has your back. Covering everything from installation to automation, this updated edition focuses on openSUSE and Ubuntu and includes new and refreshed materialas well as chapters on building a web server and creating simple shell scripts.
In his friendly, no-jargon style, IT professional and tech higher education instructor Richard Blum draws on more than 10 years of teaching to show you just why Linux's open source operating systems are relied on to run a huge proportion of the world's online infrastructure, servers, supercomputers, and NAS devicesand how you can master them too.
Inhalt
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
How to Use This Book 2
Three Presumptuous Assumptions 3
Icons Used in This Book 4
Where to Go from Here 4
Part 1: Getting Your Feet Wet 5
Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Linux 7
Is Free Really Free? 7
Linux: Revolution or Just Another Operating System? 8
Anatomy of an Open Source Software Project 11
GNU who? 11
Who's in charge of Linux, anyway? 13
Einstein was a volunteer 13
Packaging Linux: The Distribution 14
Core Linux distributions 14
Specialized Linux distributions 16
The Linux Live distribution 16
Chapter 2: Prepping Your Computer for Linux 19
Preparing to Use Linux and Microsoft Windows Together 22
Installing a second hard drive 22
Partitioning an existing drive 23
Double-Checking Hardware Compatibility 29
Finally, Finally, Before You Get Started 32
Disabling the secure boot feature 33
Creating a boot disk 33
Chapter 3: Installing Linux 37
Things to Consider Before You Begin Installation 38
Installing from Ubuntu Live 39
Your First Ubuntu Boot 49
Installing openSUSE 51
Chapter 4: Examining the GNOME Desktop 61
The History of GNOME 61
Breaking Down the GNOME Desktop 62
Menus, please! 63
The desktop 67
Exploring the Activities Overview 69
The dash 69
The windows overview area 73
Working with workspaces 74
Customizing Your Ride75
Background 76
Appearance 76
Displays77
Mouse and touchpad 79
A Closer Look at Accessibility Features 80
Chapter 5: Examining the KDE Plasma Desktop 83
The KDE Plasma Desktop 83
More menus! 85
The panel 89
The desktop 91
Using Widgets 91
Adding widgets 91
Getting more widgets 95
Plasma System Settings 96
Desktop Folder Settings 97
Accessibility Settings 98
Chapter 6: Exploring Alternative Desktops 101
Spicing Things Up with Cinnamon 101
History of Cinnamon 102
Looking at the menu 103
Changing settings 105
Adding more spice 106
Working with MATE 107
The history of MATE 107
Looking at the menu 109
Changing desktop settings 110
Applets 111
The Xfce Desktop Interface 112
History of Xfce 112
The Whisker menu 113
Changing Xfce settings115
Applets 116
Part 2: Getting Up to Speed with Linux 119
Chapter 7: Getting to Know the Linux Filesystem 121
Pieces of the Puzzle 121
Touring the Linux Filesystem 122
The root of the tree 122
The importance of being /etc 124
Where removable media lives 124
Where the computer is the /usr 125
Managing Your Filesystem without a Net (or Mouse) 125
Viewing information about files on the command line 126
Understanding file listing information 127
Comprehending file types 129
Navigating the filesystem in Linux 130
A Permissions Prime r131
Checking out the triplets 131
Beware of owners 133
Hanging out in groups 133
Chapter 8: Using the Filesystem 135
Clicking Your Way Through the Filesystem 135
Using Files 136
Setting how much info you see 139 Creating...