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| Debian GNU/Linux Bible by Steve Hunger, Steven Hunger Comprehensive reference for using Debian GNU/Linux, offering all of the information needed to make optimum use of this "potato" release. Features numerous tables, screen shots, and other helpful visuals. The CD-ROM offers Debian GNU/Linux 2.2r2. System requirements: Intel 386+, 150MB+ hard drive, 16MB RAM+, and a CD-ROM drive. Softcover. |
| Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 Unleashed by Mario Camou, Aaron Van Couwenberghe, John Goerzen Written by several members of the Debian development team, Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 Unleashed does an excellent job of documenting the second most popular Linux distribution (according to most counts, Debian takes second place to Red Hat). The authors know that a large part of their audience (like the Linux user base as a whole) is coming to the operating system with only Microsoft Windows experience. They take plenty of time to explain Unix-isms (such as manually mounting file systems and the concept of interchangeable shells). Topics covered: Debian GNU/Linux 2.1 for novice users, particularly those coming to the operating system from Microsoft Windows. The authors explain installation and initial configuration, and touch on the X Window System before explaining key command-line tools, text editing, and configuration of a TCP/IP network (as well as Apache and other servers to run on it). Scripting languages receive solid coverage, as do administration and security procedures. |