LINUX For Dummies

Set up your own powerful LINUX system quickly, easily, and without spending tons of hard-earned cash! Even if you have no experience with LINUX or UNIX operating systems, you can rely on the second edition of LINUX For Dummies -- authored by Jon "maddog" Hall, executive director of the nonprofit organization Linux International -- to help you install, organize, and troubleshoot your LINUX system.

LINUX For Dummies, 2nd Edition, delivers helpful advice on how to

Get the upper hand on the LINUX command system Add to the power of LINUX with its friendly configuration utilities Select a shell program that works for you Follow the step-by-step guide to installing LINUX Discover the ins and outs of the X Window System, the graphical portion of LINUX Find the right answers to your troubleshooting questions Maintain your system in tip-top shape

With the fun and friendly advice that's a hallmark of ...For Dummies® books, you'll be tackling complex jobs like a pro in no time flat. Plus, the book comes with a CD-ROM featuring setup software from Red Hat plus everything you need to access the Internet, write programs in several languages, create and manipulate images, play games, and more.