Apress Beginning Fedora From Novice to Professional Jul 2007 eBook BBL

Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional (c) by Apress

The type of the release is: eBook

In the PDF format with ISBN: 1590598555 and Pub Date: July 27, 2007

The size of the release is: 04 disks x 2.88mb

And released on: 11/25/2007

Beginning Fedora: From Novice to Professional guides you through the

tasks most new Linux users desire to perform while explaining

potentially confusing concepts along the way. It will steer you through

system customization opportunities and common tasks like listening to

audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, and performing office- and

Internet-related jobs. A large part of the book is dedicated to advanced

command-line techniques necessary to maintain your system and become a

true Linux master!

Highlights of this title include the following:

- Provides an illustrated, step-by-step guide to Fedora installation

and hardware configuration.

- Eases the transition from the Windows to the Linux desktop by

focusing on key everyday tasks such as file management, peripheral

configuration, MP3/video playback, and office tasks.

What you'll learn

- Install and configure the Fedora operating system. You'll also learn

how to install it alongside Windows, allowing you to switch between the

operating systems at will!

- Browse, manage, edit, and view your MP3s, movies, and pictures.

- Manage office files using OpenOffice, the open source alternative to

Microsoft Office!

- Execute key administration tasks such as user management, backups,

and remote access.

- Navigate the Linux environment using the powerful Bash shell.

Who is this book for?:

This book was written for individuals seeking to make the most of the

Fedora Linux distribution and the many useful open source software

applications that collectively offer a powerful alternative to Microsoft

Windows.

Related Titles:

Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition

Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional

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