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Linux Bible

Written by Christopher Negus

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890 pages, about 18 hours of reading

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Great Content from a Bestselling Author: The Linux Bible 2008 Edition is the best first Linux book for new or migrating users. By focusing on the building-block nature of Linux, and offering true up-to-date descriptions of Linux technology, the Bible helps the reader learn how to jump headlong into Linux, regardless of the Linux distribution they choose. Descriptions of different Linux distributions helps users choose the Linux distribution that's right for them. Detailed installation instructions, step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components, and the actual distributions on CD and DVD, let readers get started using Linux immediately. The Bible will serve a broad range of readers, from those starting with Linux to anyone looking to evaluate different Linux distributions. It also covers broad usage including Linux desktops, servers, and firewall/routers. New features: Instead of just telling you about how the technology works, new "Bringing Linux In" sections describe how people have implemented Linux in the real world. New sections describe real-life examples, such as how: A Small office created an inexpensive Web, print, and file server A do-it-yourselfer combined Linux audio and video features to create a home multimedia center A school build a computer lab with free educational software A large corporation deployed thousands of Linux systems Unique CD and DVD: No other book on the market includes so many Linux distributions on CD and DVD. Our DVD and CD will include the latest versions of at least the following Linux distributions: Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, KNOPPIX, Gentoo, Slackware, Mandriva, Damn Small Linux, SLAX, BackTrack, GeeXbox, and others.

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  • about 25 hours
  • beginner
  • Instructive
  • Empowering
  • Practical

The 'Linux Bible 2008 Edition' by Christopher Negus serves as a comprehensive foundational guide for new and migrating users venturing into the Linux operating system. It adopts a building-block approach, offering up-to-date descriptions of Linux technology and guiding readers through the selection, installation, and usage of various distributions. Unique for its time, the book included multiple Linux distributions on accompanying CD and DVD, alongside detailed instructions for desktop, server, and firewall/router configurations. Emphasizing practical application, it features 'Bringing Linux In' sections that illustrate real-world implementations, making it an invaluable resource for immediate hands-on learning.

“The power of Linux lies in its flexibility and the freedom it offers.”

Key themes

Practical Application & Real-World Solutions
A core driving force of the book is to demonstrate how Linux can solve concrete, everyday problems for individuals and organizations. The 'Bringing Linux In' sections are central to this, showcasing tangible examples of Linux deployments, thereby grounding theoretical knowledge in practical utility and inspiring readers to apply what they learn.
Empowerment Through Knowledge
This theme explores how understanding and mastering Linux grants users significant control over their computing environment. The book aims to move readers beyond being passive consumers of technology to active participants who can customize, troubleshoot, and optimize their systems, fostering a sense of independence and capability.
The Open Source Ethos
While not explicitly a treatise on open source, the book implicitly promotes its values: collaboration, transparency, community, and freedom. By teaching users how to engage with Linux, it introduces them to a world built on shared knowledge and collective effort, contrasting with proprietary software models.

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