The book
teaches you the essentials of Linux graphical interfaces, shell commands, and basic system administration.
Separate chapters break down many of the major Linux distributions available today.
Then descriptions of the major software projects in most Linux distributions (KDE and GNOME
desktops, Apache Web servers, Samba file and printer sharing, and so on) guide you in setting up
and using those features, regardless of which Linux you choose.
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Understanding the Linux Mystique
To calm your fears that ???free??? software can??™t be that good, this book guides you through the strange
and circuitous path of open source software development that led to the Linux phenomenon. It
also details the major companies and organizations that are behind Linux and the open source
movement today.
Along the way, you learn how you can become part of the open source and free software communities,
whose stars are known by a single name (such as Linus) or a few initials (such as rms). You??™ll
find a staggering number of open source projects, forums, and mailing lists that are thriving today
(and always looking for more people to get involved).
How This Book Is Organized
Learn the basics of what goes into Linux and you will be able to use all sorts of devices and computers
in the future.
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