The fun and easy way for new Linux desktop users to get up and running on any of seven leading Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Mandrake, Linspire, Knoppix, Xandros, and Ubuntu
The DVD includes the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions covered
Updated to cover the latest distribution versions, the book features brand-new coverage of the Ubuntdistribution, the Skype Internet telephone system, and VNC (virtual desktop remote control) as well as expanded coverage of the OpenOffice.org applications
Focuses on using Linux as a desktop operating system, with easy-to-follow installation instructions for each distribution and plain-English guidance on working with the KDE and GNOME GUIs, using e-mail and surfing the Web, navigating the Linux file system, adding applications, and securing Linux
Publication timed to coincide with new releases of Fedora Core and SUSE
- ISBN10 0470049871
- ISBN13 9780470049877
- Publish Date 7 August 2006
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
- Pages 384
- Language English