Upgrading and Repairing PCs

Linux is a powerful and reliable operating system used for software development, networking and as an end-user platform. It is becoming a cost-effective alternative to expensive UNIX Systems.

Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Linux Edition has the potential to become the "Linux hardware bible" by providing a good hardware reference. There is material available, but not from the hardware perspective. Upgrading and Repairing PCs, Linux Edition with answer the call of readers wanting to address Linux specific hardware issues that do not arise with Windows or DOS. The book will be based on Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 11th Edition, with the Windows and DOS information replaced with Linux information. The book will cover Linux specific issues relating to:
-- System requirements
-- Installation and setup
-- Drive partitioning
-- Kernel Parameters
-- Memory
-- Compatibility between Linux and components and components with each other

While Windows has a slick installation that automatically determines most of the hardware in a PC, Linux users still must struggle to identify, configure, and install the hardware in their PCs. This book will be an essential reference to understand how their PC hardware works, how it interacts with Linux, and how to troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade the components in a Linux system.