The Ultimate Linux Handbook 2016, ebook
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We reach morethan 57 million international consumers a monthand create world-class content and advertisingsolutions for passionate consumers online, on tablet& smartphone and in print.Future plc is a publiccompany quotedon the Londonwww.futureplc.comChief executiveNon-executive chairmanPeter AllenManaging director, MagazinesJoe McEvoyWe are committed to using only magazine paperforestry and chlorine-free manufacture. FuturePublishing and its paper suppliers have beenWelcome!Linux (or, if we’re beingcorrect, ‘GNU/Linux’, whichis a mouthful and notsomething we’re going totype every time –there’s anextensive Wikipedia articleon the naming conventionand the squabbles it’scaused that comes recommended if you’restruggling to sleep) forms the foundation ofcountless brilliant free desktop operatingsystems. Since it was first developed in 1991(built on top of code from the GNU projectwhich began in 1984 – again, we’re not gettinginto that argument) it’s grown into a clone ofUNIX so mature that it’s pushed its inspirationinto the shade. Linux does a lot more than youmight think to prop up servers and systems the… to the only guide you need to go from Linuxenthusiast to certified Linux professional!world over despite an environment that canseem, for newcomers, quite intimidating.If you’ve dabbled in Linux before, perhaps as astraight desktop OS, it’s possible you’ve neverexperimented with its deepest recesses. Andwe’re willing to suggest that even if you’ve spentconsiderable time with the OS there are aspectsof it which you don’t fully understand. So we’vegrabbed a number of leading Linux experts andmilked them for their most pertinent tips, tricksand tutorials –by the time you’re finished withthe Ultimate Linux Handbook you should beLinux Professional Institute qualified, have anamazing local network, a fully custom desktop,.and much more besides. Hope you enjoy theguide, and happy hacking.Alex Cox, EditorUltimate Handbooks are designedto give you a complete guide toa device or piece of software youown. We aim to help you get morefrom the products you love andwe guarantee you’ll get thefollowing from each book…A reference guide you can keep onyour desk or next to your computerand consult time and time againwhen you need to know how todo something or solve a problemNew skills you can take with youthrough your life and apply at homeor even in the workplaceExpert advice to help you do morewith your hardware and software –from solving new problems todiscovering new things to try out,we’ll show you the best waysto do everythingClear recommendations for otherproducts, accessories and services youcan use with your device or softwareto get the best possible resultsAdvice you can take everywherethanks to the free digital edition of thisbook – see page 178 for more detailsHow are we doing?Emailtechbookseditor@futurenet.comand let us know if we’ve lived up to our promises!5
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