Product Description

Begun as a small-scale labour of love, Linux has blossomed into the world’s most versatile and flexible operating system. The reasons for its appeal are manifold: This open source OS allows numerous users to simultaneously work with multiple applications without experiencing any traffic problems, thus making it an ideal operating system for web servers. In addition, Linux is an extremely stable operating system that serves as a platform for an ever-growing number of quality applications. And not least, it’s free! You can download it for nothing from the Internet.

With Linux in easy steps, joining the Linux Revolution is as easy as one, two, three. Following its simple instructions, you can learn to install the operating system, configure the hardware, explore the desktop, and launch applications. This fully illustrated primer teaches you to climb the Linux directory tree, navigate with the File Manager, and much more. Its easy-to-understand tutorials guide you through the basics of the Open Office suite; creating and editing graphics; and even playing music and videos. Later chapters initiate you into advanced operations that can transform you into a SuperUser capable of refining the code yourself.

Linux in easy steps opens the door to a whole new world of digital possibilities!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44867 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

From the Publisher
Whether you want to get to grips with Windows, Photoshop or even the Internet, these easy-to-follow guides are the perfect companion for fast and productive learning.

This successful series is designed to save you time and guaranteed to give you value for money. Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style with helpful graphics, the In Easy Steps books explain everything you need to know to get working on your computer - and more!

Each chapter takes you step-by-step through the functions and uses of a program. Every page is packed with visual guides so that what you see on your screen is exactly the same in the book - you simply can't go wrong!

You'll be amazed at what is actually achievable with each program. The series covers not just the basics to get you going, but it shows you the full potential of your software - things you never knew existed!

Whether you're a busy manager, a novice, a trainer or even a student, these books will improve your computing essentials quickly and easily!

About the Author
Mike McGrath lives in North-West England, close to Manchester, with his wife, Linda, and their two sons, Andrew and David. Mike gained his extensive knowledge of computer languages while working as a developer contracting to companies around the world. His interests include coins of ancient Greece, camping trips and dining-out.

Customer Reviews

Recommended beginner reading
Recommended beginner reading and preperation before venturing into the world of Linux. It's easy read, comprehensive, well presented and illustrated

Offering a great overview and insight into; how to get started, Linux architecture, common applications usage and packed with plenty of cool tips and tricks. It also has the added bonus that it's free of technical jargon, that will make the transition to Linux that much smoother and a less painful experience!

My only negative criticism is that the author primarily focuses on the Suse Linux distribution, but having said what you learn here can easily be applied to other distros.

The best introduction to Linux I have read.
This book is the best introduction to Linux I have read, and I have read a few. The text is clear and the full colour illustrations look excellent. As others have stated it does focus on the SUSE distro but I would say that anyone looking to get into Linux will enjoy this book. What sets this book apart from other Linux books is it is actually enjoyable to read. Well worth a look.

not bad
This book is perfect if you have no experience with linux but if you've already been using it for a few weeks this may not be the best book for you as it spends almost half the book going over the Graphical User Interface, something that i'd already got the hang of but the later parts of the book were usefull, mainly dealing with the Console and the basic commands/tools that you'll need to start with. Overall, usefull for any beginner but dont expect to be a "guru" at the end of it, as the front cover suggests.