The No B.S. Guide to Linux - Softcover

Linux is a version of the Unix operating system that runs on PC hardware (e.g. a 486 or Pentium CPU). With this text, Rankin provides an efficient introduction on how to install, optimize and use Linux that manages to avoid confusing detail and keep the reader feeling more capable with each page. The included CD-ROM provides a multitude of tools, including Linux Pro 4.1a (a particularly stable version of the operating system) and Apache's Linux web server. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

This medium-sized, competitively priced guide provides all the information new users need without burying them in history lessons and technical details. The question-and-answer format of this guide lets readers troubleshoot problems, discover task bar tricks and shortcuts, and make the transition to a new system as smooth as possible. 50 b&w illus.