e-books in Linux category

Linux Inside

by 0xAX - GitBook , 2017

A book-in-progress about the linux kernel and its insides. The goal is simple - to share my modest knowledge about the insides of the linux kernel and help people who are interested in linux kernel insides, and other low-level subject matter.

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Into the Core: A look at Tiny Core Linux

by Lauri Kasanen - TinyCoreLinux.net , 2013

The Core book gives a gentle introduction to Core, its concepts, and how it functions. It covers Core from start to finish. The concepts are explained in detail, from usage details to internals, ending up with several example projects.

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Bodhi Linux 3 for Beginners

by Roger Carter - Smashwords , 2015

Bodhi Linux 3 incorporates the latest version of the elegant Enlightenment desktop manager. This guide explains in easy steps how to install Bodhi Linux on your computer, how to customize and use it, and how to install a range of applications.

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Desktop Linux

- Wikipedia , 2014

Linux is a Unix-like and POSIX-compliant computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development. The defining component of Linux is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released in 1991...

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Step-by-Step Guide to Bodhi Linux

by Roger Carter - Smashwords , 2014

Bodhi Linux is an offshoot of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This guide is suitable for anyone migrating to Linux from Windows, and explains in easy steps how to install Bodhi Linux on your computer, how to customize and use it, etc.

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Puppy Linux

- Wikibooks , 2010

Puppy Linux is a free distribution (distro) of Linux that can run live (without installation). It is specifically designed to be smaller than other distros (and faster or suitable for older hardware) but nevertheless fully featured.

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Linux Sound

by Jan Newmarch , 2012

There is a large variety of tools for every aspect of Linux sound system. If two methods are developed for one task, which one should be chosen? What are the distinguishing features of one solution that make it more appropriate for your problem?

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The Linux Command Line

by William E. Shotts, Jr. - Lulu.com , 2009

Designed for the new command line user, this volume covers the same material as LinuxCommand.org but in much greater detail. In addition to the basics of command line use and shell scripting, the book includes some more advanced topics.

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CentOS Essentials

by Neil Smyth - Techotopia , 2010

CentOS Essentials is a book designed to provide detailed information on the use and administration of the CentOS 5.x Linux distribution. The book covers the basics of configuring the desktop environment, resolving screen resolution issues, etc.

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A Slackware Desktop Enhancement Guide

by Darrell Anderson - Human Readable , 2014

The pros and cons of Slackware could be summarized in one word: minimalism. This guide will help people overcome some of the common usability hurdles infamously associated with Slackware. The result is a stable and satisfying operating system.

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Linux Quick Fix Notebook

by Peter Harrison - Prentice Hall , 2005

This book provides instructions on how to configure the most popular Linux back office applications. To avoid confusion between the many flavors of Linux, this book exclusively uses the command line to illustrate the tasks needed to be done.

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The Linux Gamers' HOWTO

by Peter Jay Salzman, Frederic Delanoy , 2004

This is a stepping stone to to give people the knowledge to begin thinking about what is going on with their games. You need to know a little more about what's going on behind the scenes with your system to be able to keep your games healthy.

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Linux Parallel Processing HOWTO

by Hank Dietz - The Aggregate , 1998

This document discusses the basic approaches to parallel processing available to Linux users: SMP Linux systems, clusters of networked Linux systems, parallel execution using multimedia instructions, and attached processors hosted by a Linux system.

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The Linux Wireless LAN Howto

by Jean Tourrilhes , 2007

This document will explore the magical world of Wireless LANs and Linux. Wireless LAN is not a very widespread and well known technology, even in the Linux world, so we will try to gather here most of the available information.

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Linux IPv6 HOWTO

by Peter Bieringer , 2009

The goal of the Linux IPv6 HOWTO is to answer both basic and advanced questions about IPv6 on the Linux operating system. This HOWTO will provide the reader with enough information to install, configure, and use IPv6 applications on Linux machines.

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Linux Dictionary

by Binh Nguyen , 2004

This document is designed to be a resource for those Linux users wishing to seek clarification on Linux/UNIX/POSIX related terms and jargon. At approximately 24000 definitions it is one of the largest Linux related dictionaries currently available.

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Guide to Managing Media and Public Relations in the Linux Community

by Sheldon Rose - Linux Professional Institute , 2005

This document is intended for people who want to learn practical ways to raise the profile of an organization or promote new programs. This guide provides information on how to generate positive public relations and news media coverage for Linux.

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The Linux Kernel

by Andries Brouwer , 2003

This text covers the kernel source, user space and the libc interface, system calls, signals, file names and files, filesystems, Linux virtual file system, memory, processes, character devices, asynchronous events, sysfs and kobjects, security.

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GNU/Linux Command-Line Tools Summary

by Gareth Anderson , 2006

This document is an attempt to provide a summary of useful command-line tools available to a GNU/Linux based operating system, the tools listed are designed to benefit the majority of users and have being chosen at the authors discretion.

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Pocket Linux Guide

by David Horton - LDP , 2005

The Pocket Linux Guide is for anyone interested in learning the techniques of building a GNU/Linux system from source code. Each chapter explores a small piece of the overall system explaining how it works, why it is needed and how to build it.

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Linux 102 Examination: Modular Training Notes

- Leading Edge Business Solutions , 2006

This course aims to equip you with the knowledge to be able to pass the LPI 102 examination (release 2). We hope that in the course of doing this course you will acquire the skills that go with an understanding of how Linux works.

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Linux 101 Examination: Modular Training Notes

- Leading Edge Business Solutions , 2006

This course material is based on the objectives for the Linux Professionals Institute's LPI 101 examination. The course is intended to provide you with the basic skills required for operating and administering Linux systems.

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Linux 101 Hacks

by Ramesh Natarajan - The Geek Stuff , 2009

There are total of 101 hacks in this book that will help you build a strong foundation in Linux. All the hacks are explained with appropriate Linux command examples that are easy to follow. The hacks are concise, well written and easy to read.

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Linux in the Workplace

by SSC - No Starch Press , 2002

Introduction to the desktop capabilities of Linux and the KDE graphical user interface. The book includes information on how to perform general office-related tasks, how to use email and surf the Internet, work with the command line, and more.

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The CTDP Linux User's Guide

by Mark Allen - CTDP , 2000

Organized overview of Linux commands, file systems, system configuration, networking, managing users and processes, configuration of X, init process, liLO and the kernel, setting up system logging, user accounting, CRON, network, DNS, DHCP, etc.

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OpenSUSE Desktop Essentials

- Techotopia , 2007

The book covers the use and configuration of the openSUSE GNOME desktop environment. Topics covered include changing the background, installing and customizing themes, configuring fonts, configuring workspaces, remote access to the desktop, etc.

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GNU Emacs Manual

by Richard Stallman - Free Software Foundation , 2007

GNU Emacs is much more than a word processor. This book explains the full range of Emacs' power and contains reference material useful to expert users. Appendices with specific material for Macintosh and Microsoft OS users are included.

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Slackware Linux Essentails, 2nd Edition

by D. Cantrell, L. Johnson, A. Hicks, C. Lumens - FreeBSD Mall , 2005

This Book in designed to get you started with Slackware Linux operating system. It`s not meant to cover every single aspect of the distribution, but rather to show what it is capable of and give you a basic working knowledge of the system.

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Knowing Knoppix

by Phil Jones - Wikibooks , 2008

This is a guide to the Knoppix Linux for the complete beginner. There is no need to install Knoppix, it runs Linux completely from a CD or DVD. Read this text if you are curious about Linux, and you want to discover what all the fuss is about.

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Self-Service Linux: Mastering the Art of Problem Determination

by Mark Wilding, Dan Behman - Prentice Hall PTR , 2005

The book goes into details about the linux system, how to use built in tools, how to read C source code, how that C source translates into assembly, how different assembly optimizations can make debugging difficult, the memory heap and stack, etc.

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Agustin's Linux Manual

by Agustin Velasco - vegaslocal.com , 2003

Step-by-step tutorial on GNU/Linux based on Mandrake Linux. The book covers everything from installation to system administration: set up Apache web server, bind Postfix email servers, DNS, Samba server and security, how to close unnecessary ports.

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Linux Kernel in a Nutshell

by Greg Kroah-Hartman - O'Reilly Media, Inc. , 2006

Comprehensive overview of kernel configuration and building, a critical task for Linux users and administrators. The book covers configuration and installation steps, control of kernel options at runtime, determining what drivers are needed, etc.

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Linux Internals

by Simone Demblon, Sebastian Spitzner - The Shuttleworth Foundation , 2004

A textbook that shows the internal workings of the system in an approachable fashion, so that anyone can use this text to learn. The authors explain the lower level information without becoming too entrenched in the nitty-gritty details.

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Linux from Scratch

by Gerard Beekmans - Iuniverse Inc , 2000

Teaches you how a Linux operating system works internally and provides the necessary steps to build your own customized Linux system. Information are provided about all that makes Linux work, how system things get together, and depend on each other.

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Linux Client Migration Cookbook

- IBM.Com/Redbooks , 2006

Provides a technical planning reference for IT organizations that are considering a migration to Linux-based personal computers. This book explains some of the important planning issues that you could encounter during a migration project.

(9970 views)