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The title of this book invites comment. "Some things weren't meant for dummies and Unix is one of them," you might say. Wrong! Levine and Young take advantage of the Dummies format's strength with command-line operating systems. They flatten the learning curve and have even the greenest beginner doing useful work with Unix in mere hours.
Once you get past a couple of pointless chapters about offering pizza to Unix experts in exchange for help, you'll find conceptual explanations of files, directories, permissions, and redirection. Command explanations take a hybrid form; they mix "type this verbatim" statements with tables showing switches and parameters.
Much of Unix for Dummies is task-oriented. You'll find a whole chapter on printing, for example, that covers the commands you'll need to know to format and print a document on the right printer. Other chapters cover file searches, software installation, and X Windows navigation. The book also provides cursory coverage of four text editors--ED, vi, Emacs, and pico--but you learn little more than how to enter and save text in each.
Levine and Young include an eminently useful "DOS-to-Unix Rosetta Stone" that immediately tells you, for example, that the approximate Unix equivalent of DOS's copy is cp. DOS experts who are new transplants to a Unix environment will appreciate this translation guide. The authors wrap up with a wealth of basic troubleshooting information and a command reference.
This book, along with its companion, More Unix for Dummies, is the perfect choice for those who have no knowledge of Unix and need to learn it quickly.
Book Description
- UNIX For Dummies has been the standard for beginning UNIX references for nearly ten years, and this latest edition continues that tradition of success
- This unparalled resource is updated to cover the latest applications of UNIX technology, including Linux and Mac desktops as well as how UNIX works with Microsoft server software
- Thorough coverage of how to handle UNIX installation, file management, software, utilities, networks, Internet access, and other basic tasks
- Aimed at the first-time UNIX desktop user growing accustomed to the ins and outs of the OS, as well as the beginning administrator who needs to get a handle on UNIX networking basics
- Written by John Levine and Margaret Levine Young, longtime UNIX experts and highly experienced For Dummies authors
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- UNIX For Dummies has been the standard for beginning UNIX references for nearly ten years, and this latest edition continues that tradition of success
- This unparalled resource is updated to cover the latest applications of UNIX technology, including Linux and Mac desktops as well as how UNIX works with Microsoft server software
- Thorough coverage of how to handle UNIX installation, file management, software, utilities, networks, Internet access, and other basic tasks
- Aimed at the first-time UNIX desktop user growing accustomed to the ins and outs of the OS, as well as the beginning administrator who needs to get a handle on UNIX networking basics
- Written by John Levine and Margaret Levine Young, longtime UNIX experts and highly experienced For Dummies authors
Customer Reviews:
Great Seller.......2007-09-12
Great transaction. The book was exactly as described, shipped quickly at a great price.
Great Book!.......2007-04-17
This book is very good for the beginner. But no Unix book can teach everything. That's why I found it better to also buy the Unix Essentials DVD. It's way better when you have both. And it only costs $5,325.99. You need these DVDs. You really do! Hee hee! Just kidding. But I really am sick of all those fake reviews that advertise these over-priced DVDs!
A Good Introduction.......2005-07-23
Why I Chose this Book:
I know only enough about computers to do everyday tasks in Windows and surf the Web. I wanted to develop a foundation of knowledge for discussions with my husband, who is very knowledgeable about UNIX and uses it at work and at home. He recommended this book as a good place to start.
What is this Book's Purpose?
To familiarize the unexperienced reader with the very basics of UNIX history, terminology and basic commands. It is intended as a reference-not necessarily to be read cover to cover. It is assumed that the reader is not a system administrator.
Does this Book Fulfill its Purpose?
Yes: I am now able to have (very basic) discussions about UNIX with my husband, I have been exposed to some of UNIX's basic concepts and terminology, I can run basic commands and programs, and I have an understanding of how UNIX has been and is being developed.
What I Liked About this Book:
The casual, chatty tone of the authors made it very easy to read about a subject that was completely foreign to me without becoming confused and overwhelmed-in fact there was very little that I didn't understand. The formatting of the pages was excellently designed to make things easy to find and to keep the reader's interest. There are lots of examples to illustrate concepts. It covers a broad base of basics including: history, versions, GUIs, files and directories, basic shell commands, text editors, installing software, Internet and other networks, email, file transfer, and troubleshooting.
What I Disliked About this Book:
I find it a little patronizing to be called a "Dummy". The authors often speak negatively about UNIX and other topics, which gets a little old, although it helps break the ice in the beginning. It seems that the authors/editors ran out of steam in the last few chapters: there are more typos, less solid content, and more sweeping statements, repetitiveness and poor wording. There is no glossary. There are no lab-type activities to test your understanding. I took notes as I went along and essentially summarized the book (360 pages long) in about 17 pages-so there is a lot of "fluff", which makes it more accessible to the beginner but also means there is less content than I would have expected, especially for a reference book.
Bottom Line:
Although I have nothing to compare it to, I think this is a good entry level UNIX book. I recommend it as a first "baby step", but if you plan to use UNIX regularly or run a system, you will need much more than this book has to offer.
This book is useful........2004-12-24
Ok guys this book isn't bad. It is very descriptive and well written. The problem is there's much of water, long blah-blah-blah and so on. It takes too long to start and then looOOoong leaps from one real problem to another. But it is "for dummy" book it supposed to be like that with all explanations back to the beginning.
Worth reading, but not paying.......2004-06-19
I recommend checking this book out from your library, but definitely not paying for it. There are many internet guides which are free and do cover the same amount of information. The most aggravating aspect of this book is the vacuous writing style, which the authors apparently believe is funny or cute. Every paragraph contains an aside aimed at criticizing the operating system or reveling in the concept of stupidity. It feels patronizing and detracting when the authors refer to an apparent "need" for UNIX to be complicated, or the inevitability of the user's typos.
The book is helpful in introducing the operating system, despite its poor presentation. It is worth looking over, but not paying full price, as the information it contains can be found elsewhere. I did enjoy the more or less step-by-step presentation of many commands, as well as tips for avoiding common mistakes.
Book Description
If you've ever wondered whether the Linux penguin knew something you should know, here's where to find out. This plain-English guide walks you through installing Linux, using the desktop and tools like OpenOffice.org, securing your system, and more. You even get to check out seven different Linux flavors and pick the one you like best.
Discover how to:
- Prepare your computer and install Linux.
- Choose and set up software.
- Connect to the Internet.
- Explore Skype® phone service.
- Use the GNOME and KDE desktops.
- Work with multimedia tools.
Includes a DVD with the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions.
Customer Reviews:
I will never get this time back.......2007-08-09
This book is terrible and makes no sense. Yes it is written in plain english and is easy to understand, but it tells you very little actually about linux. It spends time evangelizing about open systems, it spends time telling you about how to install linux from 7 different distributions. Ok the discussions of the 7 distributions were valuable for 1 chapter, maybe 2, but that was enough. It doesn't help you learn linux to have the instructions with 7 different nuances. Just say that there are these different distributions and why, then just work with the commonalities of Linux. Of the 400 pages of this book, maybe 100 were valuable.
Pleased Overall.......2007-02-15
I've read prior books by Dee-Ann, and found her to be knowledgable; AND accessible. This book is a continuation of the flexible and expanding world of the linux distribution from a professional's point of view....and uh dumbed down so Joe Avwrage can understand....hence the title of the book AND the series LOL!
She has answered questions I've had concerning linux....and I'm happy to be reigestered to her newsletter...
She exudes a lot of preofessionalism and kindess....things not too often seen in the linux world when you are/were a newbie to linux.
disappointed.......2007-02-13
more than 4 weeks after ordering this item it has still not arrived. In stead of using their resources to speed up delivery, Amazon spends time spamming me for a review...
7 Distributions, including Ubuntu.......2006-07-09
I know, I know! I should have at least tried Linux by now. But I hadn't. Then I found this book. Among all of the books on Linux at the book store, this one said, here's seven different distributions of Linux that you can install. Furthermore, in Chapter 4 it had 35 pages describing the different distributions. Why, for instance, would I want to install Xandros, Mandriva or SuSE instead of the Fedora (Red Hat) core. (Although I did find it a little strange that Debian wasn't discussed. But with 300+ distributions to choose from you have to cut it off somewhere.)
Although this is a 'For Dummies' book, it isn't for the complete 'Dummy.' You should have some idea about setting your BIOS to boot from DVD, some idea about what particians are (or use an old PC and dedicate it to Linux - recommended) and so on.
Finally this book is primarily concerned with the operating system itself. Linux comes with tons of applications programs. If you want to learn about Open Office or other packages, that's a different book. But in learning about the operating system, not bad at all.
Disappointed.......2006-06-24
From the cover hype, I expected a complete turnkey program for installing and learning Linux. I was disappointed.
First, the book-provided CD would not boot, and there were no directions in the book on how to change one's BIOS to allow the CD to boot. (I learned from a friend how to do it.)
Second, the software provided to allow one to have a dual boot (Windows and Linux systems existing separately on one hard drive) is incompatable with Windows 2000 and XP, for it is confused by NTFS files.
So now I've got a useless book, unless I go out and plunk down 50-70 bucks for commercially available partitioning software OR install a companion hard drive reserved solely for Linux.
The cover should warn the inexperienced (dummy) user of these sorts of things.
Book Description
Get instant access to the UNIX commands and functions you need with this fast and friendly reference guide to all things UNIX. UNIX For Dummies Quick Reference, 4th Edition, clues you in to the most popular and essential parts of UNIX: X Windows managers, text editors, sending and receiving electronic mail, and networking.
Starting with the UNIX shell and moving steadily deeper inside the UNIX environment, UNIX For Dummies Quick Reference, 4th Edition, cuts to the chase with clear, concise answers to all your UNIX questions. From the basics of entering commands, organizing files and directories, and determining which shell you're using, this valuable little reference book steers you in the right direction. More than 100 basic UNIX commands are alphabetically sorted for easy lookups, and advanced topics on X Windows managers, text editors, and online components are all just a few pages away.
Why bother with the hassles of sorting through thousands of pages of text when the answers you need are all right here, tucked inside a lay-flat binding that lets you keep your book open to the page you're reading. Could using a UNIX reference be any easier?
Customer Reviews:
Handy book, but you might need help if you are not technical.......2005-11-06
When I review Unix books, I come from a totally non-techical perspective. I always look at it from a lay-person's perspective, as someone who has to learn to use Unix because that is the only operating system available to use.
This is a handy referene book, if you have a basic knowledge of Unix, and are comfortable with using the OS. Sometimes, the explanations tend to be a bit lengthy, and that is something you will find in almost all Unix-related books. So, don't despair if you are unable to follow through completely, reach out to a live person to help you. At least that person will know that you tried to solve the issue, before asking for their help.
the Decent book!.......2005-04-08
Ok guys this book isn't bad. It is very descriptive and well written. The problem is there's much of water, long blah-blah-blah and so on. It takes too long to start and then looOOoong leaps from one real problem to another. But it is "for dummy" book it supposed to be like that with all explanations back to the beginning.
I have found here on Amazon training DVD "UNIX Essentials" by TechnoProfessor that nobody knows about. It is very cool one, straight to the subject, very useful. I coupled this book with DVD and I believe I learned more then my friend who attended $2000 class.
This book is good , but DVD is DVD, it is like you have class at home. This book is very useful though. When you start with UNIX it is like starting with violin:you have to practice every day and this book paired with the DVD gives much of what you will ever need.
Quick Reference is the strong point.......2000-10-11
The Quick Reference guide is exactly that. A quick reference to allow you to get specific information about the aspect in UNIX you are having a problem with. I have a couple UNIX books and I find myself coming to this one, because it keeps it in a nutshell. If you are looking for something to "learn" UNIX, I would keep looking, but if you have read the UNIX books and now you need "one" guide to keep at your fingertips, this would be it.
Book Description
Discover new security features and easier installation
Light up your system with a new resource manager, volume manager, and directory server
In the dark about Solaris 9? Open this book and let the sun shine in! It'll help you chart a course for StarOffice, explore CDE and GNOME desktops, and harness Solaris power to configure Web servers, access Internet services, build great Web sites, manage files and directories, and a galaxy of other tasks.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Customer Reviews:
Scammer seller.......2007-04-02
This guy claimed to ship via media mail. I am not sure anything takes this long to get sent by mail.Unless they are using Pony Express. This guy is a scammer and a rip off artist. Dont trust a deadbeat seller like him
not ready yet.......2007-02-09
Is this a bad book because Solaris is a bad operating system? Well in the Foreword, this is what Scott McNealy says - the very first paragraph in the Foreward - Scott McNealy the Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO Sun Microsystems, Inc.: "It's my pleasure to introduce you to Solaris, a computer operating environment that has been a important part of my life for more that 20 years. Not that I've paid much attention to it."
Yes, that is the first paragraph in the Foreward. So anyway, if the Chariman of the Board, President and CEO of Sun Microsystems has not paid much attention to it then perhaps it is not as good as Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, or Mac OSX.
More bad news. On page 4, there is a section titled "Solaris Installation: The Missing Topic?" and in the third paragraph "Speaking of missing topics, I also don't cover programming, hacking into a Solaris system, or advanced system administration and network configuration topics."
Hang on a second, I forgot to tell you what he wrote in paragraph 2. Well, here we go: "...Rather than spend 75 pages on nattering on about this configuration switch, that disk partitioning scheme, and this other swap space allocation algorithm, you find out how to use Solaris." Yes, he really wrote that. Then he goes to say that "If you must install and configure your own Solaris system, the Sun installation package makes it a breeze, and the 385-page Solaris 9 Installation Guide...does a really good job...
So what is this book? Well in chpater 2 he shows you the Gnome desktop and the old CDE desktop. It looks like sun like Sun is going to phase out their CDE desktop and replace it with Gnome. Gnome is buggy and much less general purpose than the KDE desktop environment and all of them are much slower than Windows. Personally, I really thought that all of the secrets of the universe were going to be revealed to me when I installed Solaris. CDE is kind of like a Linux distribution in the 1990's - very distant to Windows 95!
Then in chapter 3 he wastes a lot of space talking about this thing called
Gulliver's Travels. Then in chapter 4 he talks about files and directories. Have you ever read a most excellent book such as Linux for Dummies by Jon "maddog" Hall, or Unix For Dummies by John R. Levine, Margaret Levine Young? Well the reason I bring them up is because Jon Hall shows you, step by step how to install Linux - including disc partitioning, formatting and file systems. In the Unix for Dummies they show you all types of very useful things and tricks and short cuts to get unix to work. I guess what I am saying is this: Solaris 9 for Dummies is not like the Linux nor Unix books and David Taylor is not Jon Hall nor John Levine nor Margaret Levine.
When you go to install Solaris you are basically on your own and this book will be of no help. This book also does not tell you how to print. Here is an exercise for you: Try to print to a non JetDirect printer. Try it and then see how fast you go back to SUSE Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X. Oh, I really meant to say just try printing text from a text processor. Don't try anything impossible such as printing a picture.
Anyway, in chapter 5 he shows you how do do e-mail: "Doin' That E-Mail Thing". I could be really wrong about thins but I am really sure that Netscape Messenger is not Solaris. If you do an internet search for "mail transport agent" you will find this :"Two common text-based UNIX MUAs are Pine and Elm. An major disadvantage of text-based MUAs are their inability to display MIME messages with embedded graphics." David Taylor is the creator of the Elm mail system - it says so right on the front cover of his book!
Chpater 7 is about using Netscape 7, and I am quite sure that Netscape 7 in not Solaris - just like Konqueror and Firefox and not Linux - but then again I could be wrong. You can also work with Apache Server but there is not mention of any way to secure it or restrict IP numbers.
Chapter 8 is about "Accessing Internet Services" and it is quite wordy and quite brief. Actually he should of replaced it with a chapter on Samba and NFS, especially considering Sun created NFS, and Samba is the driving force to get Unixes into the office environment and for networking. Speaking of networking, this book also does not cover the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), so if you think that you can just start up YAST and do a whole lot of auto-detecting with Ethernet or Token-Ring or USB or wireless or Samba or SMB or whatever and you can start printing from wherever to wherever on you network, well then you are in for a surprise because you can't.
Chapter 9 is dedicated to Staroffice. All I can say is this: "If you can print from Staroffice to a non-HP printing device than consider yourself
as an ultimate unix type of guy (or gal). Staroffice does not have a default for printers and neither does Solaris so you will have to do a lot of reading and find out how to print to the printer from Solaris and then
get Staroffice to print to the printer - good luck! Chapter 10 shows you how to play around with Staroffice and waste more time.
The rest of the book is common Unix such as using the shell and not showing you how to compile programs. I think I know why Solaris is now Free. If you are into Linux or Unixes you may prefer to get the SUSE Linux10 Bible by Justin Davies, Roger Whittaker, and William von Hagen. There was a time when operating systems were difficult and incomplete, but Microsoft changed that in 1994, and here we are almost 13 years later with a book that does not even show you the limitations of printing - and I think it should. Caveat emptor!
Solaris 9 for Dummies.......2006-03-18
A good basic reference to get you started in the world of Solaris. The book is easy to understand and use.
Good book for Solaris novices.......2004-11-08
This is a good book for pepple new to Solaris. It covers command line basics, CDE X Windows, Star Office, and some basic GUI (menu)-based system administration and security.
Each topic is well-explained with clear examples, such as setting up secure shell (SSH). There's several tips and solutions for various problems, such as problems configuring name services (DNS).
However, this book is not for in-depth Solaris system administration. Also, if you have UNIX/Linux experience, a lot of the material will be repeative.
good read - up to speed quickly - good place to start.......2004-04-06
While having some classroom experience with Solaris I would not consider myself experienced with it at all. So with having a big Solaris implementation ahead, I needed a good read on Solaris to get me up to speed & figure out where I was heading. This was a good book to start out with, balanced between someone who would use Solaris on a day to day basis (end user wise) and between someone who would be the sys admin of a Solaris box. It covered many topics lightly, but that is the nature of the book (and the Dummies series). This title was what I was hoping for. Certainly a good book to get you up to speed quickly; and now I have a page of notes to research and get smarter on.
Book Description
- Eight minibooks spanning over 850 pages deliver the scoop on the latest versions of seven leading Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, SimplyMEPIS, Knoppix, and Ubuntu
- The DVD includes the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions covered, saving hours of downloading time
- This new edition includes all-new coverage of the SimplyMEPIS and Ubuntdistributions, an added section on the Skype Internet telephone system, and expanded coverage of Firefox, SELinux, and OpenOffice.org applications
- The eight minibooks cover Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming
- The Linux share of the operating system market is expected to grow from three to 11 percent in the next four years
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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* Organized into eight task-oriented minibooks, this comprehensive 816-page guide shows beginning-to-intermediate users how to get up and running with today's top five Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, and Knoppix
*The companion DVD features the full installable versions of Fedora Core 3 and Knoppix and the ISO images (saving hours of downloading time) for the following distributions: SUSE live, Debian full version, and Xandros Open Circulation version. * Features step-by-step installation instructions for each distribution
* The minibooks offer humorous, easy-to-understand coverage of Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming
* Lets readers explore the most popular distributions for desktop and server use
Customer Reviews:
Give it a Look........2007-06-06
I'm a Noob when it comes to code and config issues.
I'm currently using this as a companion for "Beginning Ubuntu Linux".
I havn't had much chance to make use of some of the more advanced sections, like programming. No book can cover 100% of every issue. "Linux for Dummies" comes darn close. Plus these folk do so in a "Soldier-Proof" format to keep you from being your own worst Complication.
This is a GREAT start for linux newbies.......2007-06-02
I needed to learn the basics of Linux quickly. Bought this book (at a local store, didn't have time to order from Amazon), and had Linux installed and running VERY quickly. I've only scratched the surface of the book, but so far it's done a great job of telling me everything I needed to know and answering all my questions, quickly and easily. The DVD is exceedingly simple to use, and contains more than "all you'll need"--tons of material. You can install a number of different Linux distributions from the DVD (I like Fedora), and installing Fedora on an unformatted hard drive (my desktop PC) AND installing Fedora in a dual-boot setup on a WinXP machine (my laptop) was easy. Naba's book and DVD are a fantastic introduction to Linux.
First-class starter for Linux newbies.......2006-05-10
Clear and well-organised dissection of Linux in its various flavours. Although it leans to GUI usage more than many Linux books, it does not shy away from the command-line approach, which it does in an entirely unintimidating way - in fact, it made it quite enjoyabe.
Included is a CD with several Linux 'distros' and tools, which is all you need to get up-and-running with Linux. A true time-saver for the uninitiated wishing to evaluate the remarkable potential of Linux.
Rating skewed by author writing own review.......2005-09-07
I have to doubt the integrity of the author and the rating system when the author wrote his/her own review of the book here. Amazon should remove it, customers using the book are the ones that should be writing reviews, not the author!
WARNING: Author is Manipulating Amazon's Customer Reviews........2005-08-04
Naba Barkakati has written a grand total of 3 Amazon CUSTOMER reviews, all three being for books by... Naba Barkakati! Amazingly, he feels that all three books are worthy of the full 5 stars and each review is enthusiastically entitled "Great reference: Best buy!".
As someone who relies on customer reviews and the accompanying star ratings to help me sort the wheat from the chaf when deciding what books to buy, I resent any author who attempts to cheat the system like this - it lacks style and is, plain and simple, Fraud, especially in the case of books that have made so little impact and garnered so few reviews (other than the author's). One of Barkakati's three books received a single customer rating of 2 out of 5 star. The addition of Barkakati's generous 5 out of 5 brought the overall total up to 3 and a half.
I would also advise readers to cast a somewhat wary eye upon the two (allegedly) non-Bakakati reviews of his other two books; these 5 out of 5 raves may be genuine but it seems more than a little odd that such stunning masterpieces have each attracted only a single non-Bakakati review. If you take the time to look at other Linux books, you'll notice that the most highly-rated attract many reviews - a 5 star rating based on just one or two reviews is an anomaly.
Customer reviews are meant to be written by CUSTOMERS i.e. independent evaluators with no personal, professional or financial interest. Even if Bakakati were a great writer, this sort of shilling undermines his credibility sufficiently for me to avoid his books like the plague - I would rather invest my money in time in books that a decent number of independent customers have adjudged as being worthwhile.
PS I don't know Bakakati and have no personal or financial interest in this area, I'm just a reader annoyed at this sort of spammy abuse of a system that I find useful.
Book Description
DVD lets you test-drive Knoppix in just minutes!
Surf with Firefox®, build secure Web servers, create network clients, and more
An adventure awaits you! With this book as your guide, you can start exploring Knoppix in just minutes. You'll be able to use the cool Firefox Web browser and Thunderbird e-mail, work with network clients and servers, play with Linux multimedia and games, use Knoppix to troubleshoot and repair Windows®, and even build a Web server and firewall.
Discover how to
- Use Linux® without installing
- Install Knoppix without removing Windows
- Connect to a wired or wireless network
- Create diskless clients
- Rescue and repair malfunctioning systems
Customer Reviews:
2 major uses for Knoppix.......2005-11-11
Linux is linux, right? Why then this variant, which calls itself Knoppix, after its creator?
Sery explains that Knoppix has one main reason for being. It can be run from a bootable DVD, without having to install it on your machine. And, no surprise, just such a DVD is included with the book.
So if you have a Microsoft Windows machine, you can plug in this DVD, boot off it, without having to disturb your disk containing the Microsoft operating system. Sery shows the advantages of this. For one, you can "test drive" linux on your own machine, without having to overwrite the disk. No commitment. So if you have never used linux, and want to see what all the hoopla is about, this is a very simple way to get acquainted.
The book also shows, once you've booted into Knoppix, how to do common tasks in it. The KDE desktop is used. Different from what you might be used to under Microsoft, but the overall ideas are the same.
Sery also explains another major reason for Knoppix. It can be a valuable emergency boot, if your Microsoft or linux disk crashes. Or gets corrupted due to malware. The read-only nature of the Knoppix DVD means that you have a clean operating system you can boot from, without having to redo your disk, which undoubtedly has data that you want to preserve.
Average customer rating:
- Awesome Book, good for newbies...
- Examine the table of contents...
- This is really for dummie
- Great for complete beginners to Linux,
- Complete Rubbish
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Take control of Red Hat, the most popular Linux distribution available today! Save time by quickly finding what you need to know to get the most out of Red Hat with this classic book, updated for the newest software. New users will find Red Hat Linux 7 For Dummies a must-read.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Book, good for newbies..........2003-03-04
Red Hat Linux for Dummies 7.0 is a great book for those users who wish to learn Linux. Linux is a great operating system, extremely stable when compared to Windows.
The book goes from the install process, interent configuration, and even some bash shell scripting. The book covers the topics fully and is rich in detail. As for being a Server Administrator for EchoShell(we run FreeBSD) for a couple months now, I even learned some new commands and features of Linux.
I do favor FreeBSD over Linux, but Linux is great for people who want to get into the alternative operating system world. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn the world of Linux. The book has just enough to get you started and teaches you the basic functionality of the Red Hat Linux Operating System.
Examine the table of contents..........2002-07-23
The main reason I bought the book is that I wanted to learn the basics of system administration-type stuff common to Unix and Linux. If that's what you want to learn, this ISN'T the book you want. The only parts of this book good for that purpose, along those lines, are about five chapters and appendixes (out of 28). If you want to learn to use the X Windows system (overlayed with GNOME or KDE) to make and use a Linux machine for purposes similar to those you'd use a Windows workstation, then this book's for you. However, I doubt most people who want to get deep into Linux really need a zillion chapters about GNOME. I mean, heck--if you want it and can install it, you are probably smart enough not to need a Dummies book to figure out basic productivity software.
I bought this book and used it to install Linux on Gateway Solo 1150 laptop. At first I partitioned the hard drive, but the book assumes you aren't going to use a partition, and the installation (and use of the book) will probably go most smoothly if you have a spare hard drive on a regular desktop workstation. There weren't detailed instructions for the special case of someone wanting to partition a hard drive on a laptop, and there was a serious problem (possibly just a problem with the CD) installing the X Windows system.
Also, the jokes were sometimes a little strained...
This is really for dummie.......2002-03-08
This book helps you out on everything, from installing Linux to getting internet on it using applications, listening to music on a very "english" based language writen for everyone to understand. I also found this book very entertaining because of small jokes here and there that made the book better and easier to read. I would really recommend this book to anyone starting to use linux.
Great for complete beginners to Linux,.......2001-12-05
This title, as it suggests, is great for the complete newcomer to Red Hat Linux, and it focuses on those migrating from Windows operating systems. It teaches basic commands to navigate and very basically run a personal RH Linux machine.
DON'T buy this book looking for a resource that will show you how to administer a Linux machine. DON'T buy this book looking for a resource that will show you how to set up a Web/e-mail/FTP/SSH, etc. server.
DO buy this book if you have never really used a Linux machine, and are looking for an introduction. DO buy this book if you are sick of Windows and are looking around to see what other opportunities are available.
Once again, this book serves as an excellent resource for beginning Linux, but don't expect it to offer any more than that.
Complete Rubbish.......2001-10-31
This book should be titled "RedHat Linux 7 BY Dummies." completely lacking substance, one must question the author's knowledge of the OS.
The book briefly walks through a workstation installation, ignoring any custom or server installations. It then goes on to talk about connecting to the internet with a dialup connection (under ideal circumstances)and explaining the superficial features of Gnome. The book has absolutely no content on using the shell or administering your system. Any and all information in this book is either trivial or severly lacking in detail.
This book isn't even worth the software that comes with it, which can be downloaded on the web for free. This book is so utterly useless, I think the author should be paying people to even open this book.
Book Description
A Linux smart home is about controlling and monitoring devices and information around your home using a standard personal computer, Linux, and its vast array of open source tools. You don’t have to be a master programmer to create one. If you like to tinker with Linux, Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will guide you through cool home automation projects that are as much fun to work on as they are to use.
Home automation used to be limited to turning on lights and appliances, and maybe controlling your thermostat and lawn sprinkler, from your computer. While you still might not be able to create all the Jetsons’ toys, today you can also
- Build a wireless network
- Create and set up a weather station
- Automate your TV and sound system
- Spy on your pets when you’re not home
- Set up an answering system that knows what to do with calls
- Increase your home’s security
If you know how to use Linux and a few basic development tools — Perl, the BASH shell, development libraries, and the GNU C compiler—Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will help you do all these tricks and more. For example, you can
- Discover the best sources for Linux-based home automation devices
- Set up a wireless network, create a wireless access point, build a bridge between wired and wireless networks, and route your own network traffic
- Build a personal video recorder with MythTV that will record to DVD, or set up a wireless streaming music system
- Create a smart phone system that takes messages and forwards them to your fax, modem, or answering machine
- Build a weather station that notifies you of severe weather alerts
- Control and secure your home automation network, and even check on your house when you’re away
The bonus CD-ROM includes all kinds of cool open source software for your home automation projects. Linux Smart Homes For Dummies even includes lists of cool gadgets to check out and great ways to automate those boring household chores. A smart home’s a happy home!
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The Ultimate Geek.......2007-04-01
This book helps you to define and set up a complete home automation system. It is obviously based on the Linux operating system, and presumes that you have at least some idea about getting a Linus distribution, getting it installed and have a few development tools. The applications he discusses fit into several different categories: Entertainment, X10 controller, Weather, and of course in today's world - security.
There is a CD included with the book. It does not contain a Linux distribution, but instead several shareware programs that the home automater should find useful. These applications are all designed around Linux of course. If you should choose to automate your house using that other operating system, you don't want to use this book but instead 'Smart Homes For Dummies.'
Setting up a home system like this one is just about the ultimate in geek-dom, and very educational. Have Fun!
Book Description
- Shows first-time Linux users how to install and use the latest version of the world’s most popular Linux distribution, Red Hat
- Updated to cover the latest features in the Fall 2003 Red Hat release
- Gives readers the lowdown on navigating the GNOME graphical user interfaces, working with the OpenOffice.org Desktop Productivity Suite, connecting to the Internet with DSL or cable, setting up a firewall, and more, in a friendly, easy-to-understand style
- Contains new chapters on using the WINE system to execute Windows applications under Linux and creating a streaming audio server–plus new coverage of using Mozilla to access e-mail and configuring virtual private networks
- Includes the Red Hat Linux Fedora Publisher’s Edition on one DVD
Customer Reviews:
Not all bad but not very good either.......2004-11-29
This is a good book for computer novices who do not desire a solid Linux background. Unfortunately, this is not the group who would normally venture into the world of Red Hat Fedora or Linux in general.
I have several problems with this text. 1. It does not take Linux seriously...viewing the operating system as a simple and secondary desktop replacement for Windows. 2. It deals almost exclusively with the workstation installation of Linux yet it does not indicate this as the emphasis anywhere on the front or back cover. 3. More than once throughout the book it suggests you go out and buy some other third party software to make installation possible, etc. 4. It has no useful command line instruction. As anyone who has experimented with Linux will tell you, you will need at least some command line ability to unlock any real power in Linux...this book really does not address this reality.
The book is a light read and may help those who want to install Fedora as a secondary operating system along side Windows. It has a basic description of the primary GUI (GNOME) associated with Linux but does not really give the user enough information to "understand" the OS.
In short, there is really no substance here. I find myself questioning the author's understanding of Linux and its current position as more than simply a secondary operating system running along side Windows. In fact, there are several historical and technical notes found in the book which are incorrect...perhaps they should have mixed in an informed editor..?
I would avoid this book if you want any real undertanding of Linux. Once you play with Linux for an hour you will outgrow this book and find yourself coming back to Amazon looking for a "real" Linux text.
So why did I give this book a 2 instead of a 1? The accompanying DVD has an "almost inclusive" copy of the OS (well, not really) which could be great for those unable to downlaod the OS. There are also a couple decent chapters which MAY assist the most novice user...however I doubt it.
Excellent Starter Book.......2004-11-27
This is an excellent book for someone who is just starting out with Linux. Its easy to follow, easy to understand. The book does expect you to have some prior knowledge of computers. Not expert knowlege but if you're even reading a review for this book then you probably have some knowlege of computers.
The great thing is it comes with a DVD of Fedora 1 for you to install. As of right now Fedora 3 is out, but the material seems to still be very relevant.
I would read through this book in your spare time, subscribe to some Linix forums, and welcome to Open Source Computing!
Covers both introductory and advanced topics.......2004-02-23
Red Hat, Inc. recently combined their Red Hat Linux distribution with the open source Fedora Linux Project to create the Fedora Core Project. FCP produced Fedora Core 1, which is essentially what would have been Red Hat Linux 10. Red Hat, Inc. maintains overall control while the user community contributes to the technical development of the project.
Red Hat Linux Fedora for Dummies helps you use Fedora Core 1 to get work done and also have a lot of fun. We provide information to help you learn the following topics:
* Repartition your computer to use Fedora Core 1 with Windows
* Install Fedora Core 1 from a DVD (no more swapping CDs!)
* Connect to the Internet through a broadband DSL or cable modem
* Connect to the Internet through a dial up telephone modem
* Connect to an existing home or office local area network (LAN)
* Troubleshoot network connections
* Use the OpenOffice suite (compatible with MS Office)
* Browse the Internet with Mozilla
* Use Mozilla or Evolution to process your e-mail
* Play CDs and DVDs
* Listen to Internet audio streams with MPlayer
* Provide basic network services to your LAN
* Use simple and advanced techniques to secure your computer
* Create a networked streaming audio server with IceCast
* Use VMware to install a Windows or Linux virtual computer
* Use Wine to run Windows applications
* and many more subjects...
We use straight-forward examples to demonstrate each area of interest. Our book describes how to do most of the simple, but essential tasks necessary to install and use Fedora Core 1. However, this book is more than an introduction to Fedora Core and Linux. We introduce several carefully chosen advanced topics, such as streaming multimedia servers and virtual machines, to demonstrate the power of Fedora Core. The end result is that Red Hat Linux Fedora for Dummies covers a suprisingly wide spectrum of topics in an easy to understand manner.
Great book for using Linux.......2004-02-02
I liked this book because it showed me how to do a lot of cool things with Linux. It did a good job of installing Linux along side my Windows computer. I also got my internet radio working and some other stuff. Good job!
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Book Description
Samba is the increasingly popular software suite that provides a seamless link between Microsoft Windows and UNIX or Linux. This friendly guide shows administrators how to use Samba to share files, printers, and other devices over a mixed-platform network--without installing new software on the Windows clients. The CD-ROM includes the newest version of Samba.
Customer Reviews:
Reference Guide.......2002-10-23
This book was lacking it's more like a reference guide then a how to book. It has you testing your smb.conf file before you even created any shares.
Not for beginning Home Networks.......2001-05-10
If you want a book to walk you thru setting up a simple Samba file server for a basic network with a couple of Windows clients this ain't the one. Jumps around and assumes you're real proficient with Linux and glosses over the many errors that occur when first setting up the network. Kind of like a Microsoft text that assumes that everything works beautifully as you follow the step by step guide. I got to page 39 before everything just failed.Then off to the newsgroups.If you're a relative beginner shop carefully for the text you need.
Answers all questions.......2001-02-12
This book got my Samba server up and running in no time. First, I followed every instruction I could find on the internet with no luck. I would always hit some glitch with no answer how to get around it. This book had the answer for every problem I encountered.
Just what you need...not what you don't.......2000-10-19
I have not had great success with the "For Dummies" series in the past, but this one is well done. It covers all of the most needed setting in the smb.conf file and explains in depth how to use graphical tools to configure it. I got a good bit out of it and now have my windows and Linux network up and running. Good book...recommended for beginners and impatient people like me.
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