Red Hat Linux 6.0 offered a huge improvement in the installation and configuration of the fledgling operating system. The new Red Hat Linux 6.1 release continues this line of improvement by offering a graphical user interface (GUI) to the installation and configuration process. Even with these changes in mind, there were a few rough edges in the … [Read more...]
The Debian System: Concepts and Techniques
The Debian GNU/Linux operating system approaches Linux system administration differently than other popular Linux distributions, favoring text-based configuration mechanisms over graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Debian may appear simplistic and even slightly outdated, but it is actually very robust, scalable, and secure. Debian's open development … [Read more...]
The Linux Programming Interface: A Linux and UNIX System Programming Handbook
The Linux Programming Interface is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface—the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system.In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in … [Read more...]
Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook (4th Edition)
This is the eBook version of the printed book. “As an author, editor, and publisher, I never paid much attention to the competition–except in a few cases. This is one of those cases. The UNIX System Administration Handbook is one of the few books we ever measured ourselves against.” –From the Foreword by Tim O’Reilly, founder of O’Reilly Media … [Read more...]
Managing the Ubuntu Software System (Linux Nitty Gritty)
Keir Thomas is the world's most popular author writing about Ubuntu. His books have been read by over 1,000,000 readers and are #1 best-sellers. His book Beginning Ubuntu Linux recently entered its sixth edition, and picked-up a Linux Journal award along the way. Thomas is also the author of Ubuntu Kung Fu. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get to … [Read more...]
UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook (4th Edition)
“As an author, editor, and publisher, I never paid much attention to the competition–except in a few cases. This is one of those cases. The UNIX System Administration Handbook is one of the few books we ever measured ourselves against.” –From the Foreword by Tim O’Reilly, founder of O’Reilly Media “This book is fun and functional as a … [Read more...]