Red Hat Linux 8 Bible

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Wiley, Oct 31, 2002 - Computers - 1063 pages
* An update to the perennial bestseller-with more than 110,000 copies sold of all editions
* Hailed by Al Stevens in Dr. Dobb's Journal as, "The best overall Red Hat user's book, hands down, no contest."
* Offers clear and thorough instructions needed to master the latest version of Red Hat Linux-for both beginner and advanced users
* Explains key administration skills including setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats
* Presents a new chapter on Macintosh connectivity and includes new information about the GNU compiler collection and RAID, updated installation procedures, and accessibility software
* CD-ROM contains a 3-CD distribution of the latest version of Red Hat Linux

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Contents

Installing Red Hat Linux
19
Using Red Hat Linux
75
Working with the Desktop
119
Copyright

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About the author (2002)

Christopher Negus has been working with UNIX systems, the Internet, and (more recently) Linux systems for more than two decades. During that time, Chris worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories, UNIX Systems Laboratories, and Novell, helping to develop the UNIX operating system. Features from many of the UNIX projects Chris worked on at AT&T have found their way into Red Hat and other Linux systems. During the past few years, Chris has written several books on UNIX and the Internet, including Caldera OpenLinux Bible, Internet Explorer 4 Bible, and Netscape Plug-ins For Dummies for Wiley Publishing. He also co-wrote several books for Que Corporation, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Networking (second and third editions) and Using UNIX (second edition). Chris's other writings include articles for Internet World, NetWare Connection, and Visual Developer magazine. At home, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Sheree, and his boys, Caleb and Seth. His hobbies include soccer, singing, and exercising with Sheree.

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