Book 15


Targeted at new Linux users who have Windows experience, this book offers readers a helpful guide to successfully installing Linux and dealing with common problems. It: encourages readers to explore the many benefits and uses of Linux while also providing them with the background of information necessary to understand what to do when faced with an unfamiliar scenario; explains how to determine which Linux distribution is right for specific needs, choose an installation package, partition the hard drive, and customize the environment; includes coverage on backing up data, installing and removing software, and integrating Linux and Windows with SAMBA; also includes a Linux distribution on the CD-ROM.