Red Hat Linux Unleashed, Second Edition

This volume aims to supply readers with the resources to operate Linux. It takes the reader through installation and configuration, to advanced programming and administrating/networking the system. Coverage includes: installation; upgrading the system using RPM; and editing and typesetting.

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This comprehensive reference is the only book a Linux user, programmer, or system administrator will need. The book takes the reader through installation and configuration, to advanced programming and administrating/networking the system. Through the chapters, you will: understand the similarities and differences between Red Hat Linux and UNIX; learn the correct startup and shutdown procedures to avoid damage to applications and work; configure and build your own kernels to enhance operations; connect and control printers for varied print times and locations; utilize Red Hat Linux backup and restore procedures, as well as security issues, to ensure the existence and protection of your work; include more people on your server by establishing user accounts; understand the new Common Desktop Environment; and take advantage of coverage of the top 50 Linux commands and utilities for enhanced efficiency.