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| Slackware LINUX for Dummies (with CD-ROM) by Paul Gallegos This book is designed to provide an easy-to-follow guide for Slackware Linux 7.0. This book covers a brief introduction to Linux, steps for installing Slackware Linux, installing Xwindows, useful commands, basic shell syntax, using editors, the Linux file system, maintenance of the system, and getting connected to the Internet. It also covers the differences and improvements from Slackware 4.0 to 7.0 and rescue procedures in case of failures. Slackware 7.0 touts 2.2 kernel, the latest version of Xwindows, the K Desktop Environment, and GNOME. The /contrib directory includes more window managers, utilities, and 3Dfx support. |
| Install, Configure, and Customize Slackware
LINUX (with CD-ROM) by Joe Zonker Brockmeier, Jacek Artymiak, Andy Harris, Brian Proffitt, Charles Coffing, Keith Pettit, William E. Schaffer Install, Configure, and Customize Slackware Linux X provides the advice you need for working through the trouble spots you might run into when setting up Slackware Linux. With step-by-step instructions and a multitude of helpful screen shots, this book takes you through the installation, configuration, and customization process to make Linux work the way you need it to. It also includes an important troubleshooting chapter that will help you use the product more effectively. The included CD-ROM contains a full version of Slackware Linux. |