Guide to UNIX Using Linux (Networking)

Guide to UNIX Using Linux (Networking), 9781418837235 (1418837237), Course Technology PTR, 2007

Guide to UNIX Using Linux, Fourth Edition is updated to include new UNIX/Linux distributions, networking utilities, new UNIX/Linux capabilities, and coverage of both the GNOME and KDE desktops.The large array of commands, utilities, file systems, and other information you learn here applies to any Linux system and most UNIX systems.Within the book four modern Linux operating systems are spotlighted as examples: Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE, and Knoppix.

Today UNIX and Linux operating systems are popularly used on all types of computers including desktops, portables, and servers. UNIX was the first popular operating system used with the extensive computer network that has become the Internet, and remains a staple of computing. Linux is a UNIX-like operating system first released in 1991 and has become immensely popular for all types of computing applications. Chances are that the next time you access an Internet server it will be running UNIX or Linux.Also, because of strong customer demand, many computer manufacturers offer pre-installed Linux versions on desktop and server computers.

A huge range of software is available for UNIX and Linux systems, including many free or low-cost applications. Through the X Window System and desktop software such as GNOME and KDE, UNIX and Linux provide a graphical user interface that is as versatile and easy to use as on any operating system. At the same time, UNIX and Linux have retained powerful capabilities that can be accessed through time-tested command line interfaces. In short, UNIX and Linux give you the best of two worlds, comprehensive command features and unbeatable graphical interface options.

The concepts you learn in this book help prepare you to use UNIX and Linux on all types of computer systems, including PCs, workstations, servers, and mainframe computers. Through this book you learn to use command-line features, run utilities, create your own applications, and use the GNOME and KDE desktops—giving you a comprehensive foundation in UNIX and Linux.

Taking a hands-on, practical approach, this book guides you through UNIX and Linux system and programming concepts.You practice what you learn through self-guided Hands-On Projects, Review Questions, and Discovery Exercises.Your learning is facilitated by a proven combination of tools that powerfully reinforce both concepts and real-world experience.

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