05356nam 2200697Ia 450 991081656390332120230912122702.01-118-19739-91-280-67520-997866136521331-118-19741-0(CKB)2670000000166805(EBL)817722(OCoLC)782877141(SSID)ssj0000657089(PQKBManifestationID)11389224(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000657089(PQKBWorkID)10636051(PQKB)11652868(Au-PeEL)EBL817722(CaPaEBR)ebr10546620(CaONFJC)MIL365213(Au-PeEL)EBL7147429(CaSebORM)9781118106792(MiAaPQ)EBC817722(MiAaPQ)EBC7147429(OCoLC)820028359(OCoLC)ocn820028359 (EXLCZ)99267000000016680520120404d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrLinux essentials /Roderick W. Smith1st editionIndianapolis, Ind. Wileyc20121 online resource (370 p.)Sybex serious skillsIncludes index.1-118-10679-2 Linux Essentials; Introduction; What Is Linux?; Chapter 1: Selecting an Operating System; What Is an OS?; Investigating User Interfaces; Where Does Linux Fit in the OS World?; What Is a Distribution?; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 2: Investigating Linux's Principles and Philosophy; Linux through the Ages; Using Open Source Software; Understanding OS Roles; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 3: Understanding Software Licensing; Investigating Software Licenses; The Free Software Foundation; The Open Source Initiative; The Creative Commons; Using Open Source LicensesThe Essentials and BeyondChapter 4: Using Common Linux Programs; Using a Linux Desktop Environment; Working with Productivity Software; Using Server Programs; Managing Programming Languages; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 5: Managing Hardware; Learning About Your CPU; Identifying Motherboard Capabilities; Sizing Your Power Supply; Understanding Disk Issues; Managing Displays; Handling USB Devices; Managing Drivers; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 6: Getting to Know the Command Line; Starting a Command Line; Running Programs; Manipulating Files; Using Shell FeaturesThe Essentials and BeyondChapter 7: Managing Files; Manipulating Files; Manipulating Directories; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 8: Getting Help; Using man Pages; Using info Pages; Finding Additional Documentation; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 9: :Using Programs and Processes; Understanding Package Management; Understanding the Process Hierarchy; Identifying Running Processes; Using Log Files; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 10: Searching, Extracting, and Archiving Data; Using Regular Expressions; Searching for and Extracting Data; Redirecting Input and Output; Archiving DataThe Essentials and BeyondChapter 11: Editing Files; Understanding the Role of Text Files; Choosing an Editor; Launching an Editor; Editing Files with pico or nano; Editing Files with Vi; Using Configuration File Conventions; Editing Formatted Text Files; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 12: Creating Scripts; Beginning a Shell Script; Using Commands; Using Arguments; Using Variables; Using Conditional Expressions; Using Loops; Using Functions; Setting the Script's Exit Value; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 13: Understanding Users and Groups; Understanding Accounts; Using Account ToolsWorking as rootThe Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 14: Creating Users and Groups; Creating New Accounts; Modifying Accounts; Deleting Accounts; Managing Groups; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 15: Setting Ownership and Permissions; Setting Ownership; Setting Permissions; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 16: Navigating the Linux Filesystem; Understanding Where Things Go; Using Special Permission Bits and File Features; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 17: Managing Network Connections; Understanding Network Features; Configuring a Network Connection; Testing Your Network ConnectionProtecting Your System from the Bad GuysA unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner's guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure youSerious skills.Operating systems (Computers)Operating systems (Computers)005.432Smith Roderick W1603883MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910816563903321Linux essentials4046507UNINA