| Linux User Manual |
Authors: To be announced
ISBN: 0789718774
Publisher: Que Education of Training
Date Published: December 1998
Format: Paperback, 608 pages
Cover Price: $19.99
Amazon.com Price: $19.99
Description: Get the manual that you should have gotten when you purchased Linux! Clear, to the point title takes you through Linux in an easily understandable way. Learn how to use each of the Linux commands and applications with complete coverage of Redhat, Caldera, and Slackware versions of Linux. Comfortable, reference orientated title makes it easy for users to find the answers to questions they have about using Linux. |
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| Professional Linux Deployment |
Authors: Mark Wilcox, Michael Boerner, Ganesh Prasad, Ian Dickson, Jonathan Kelly, Luan Dang, Craig Guthrie, Richard Ollerenshaw, Geoff Sherlock
ISBN: 1861002874
Publisher: Wrox Press inc.
Date Published: January 2000
Format: Paperback, 700 pages 1st edition
Cover Price: $49.99
Amazon.com Price: $39.99
Description: Can i run my company on Linux? - Yes! - This book shows you how. If you're a corporate NT server administrator, this book will show you how to move all of your company services over to the Linux platform. Containing detailed technical knowledge and case studies from the real world this book covers the technical issues faced by a company making the move to Linux. Code examples and comprehensive talk-throughs are provided throughout. |
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| Red Hat Linux Secrets |
Authors: Naba Barkakati, Nabajyoti Barkakati
ISBN: 0764531751
Publisher: IDG Books WorldwideDate Published: October 1998
Format: Paperback, 895 pages, CD-Rom Edition
Cover Price: $49.99
Amazon.com Price: $39.99
Description: Twenty-five chapters are organized into five parts: Configuring Your LINUX system; Running LINUX; Exploiting Your Hardware in LINUX; Using LINUX for Fun and Profit; and LINUX Resources. |
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| Special Edition Using Linux |
Authors: Jack Tackett, Jr and Steven Burnett
ISBN: 0789717468
Publisher: Que Education and Training
Date Published: October 1998
Format: Paperback, 870 pages with CD-Rom
Cover Price: $39.99
Amazon.com Price: $31.99
Description: Continuing in the best-selling tradition of the Special Edition Using Linux series, Special Edition Using Linux, Fourth Edition, is a one-stop comprehensive reference and tutorial for users who want to install and use Linux productively. This Covers the most recent versions of Red Hat, Slackware, and Caldera, the three most popular Linux distributions -Contains three CDs, one for each of the distributions covered in the book -Written to be accessible by the beginner, yet contains information on more advanced topics for the intermediate users as well as information on more advanced topics for intermediate users. |
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| The Complete Linux Kit, CDRom Edition |
Authors: Stefan Strobel, Rainer Maurer, Steven Middendorf, Volker Elling
ISBN: 0387142371
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Date Published: August 1997
Format: Paperback, 520 pages
Cover Price: $59.95
Amazon.com Price: $47.96
Description: Everything users need to maximize the powers of Linux is included in this convenient, inexpensive package. "The Complete Linux Kit" contains the third edition of the bestselling "Linux Universe" and "Linux-Unleashing the Workstation in Your PC", Well-received by Linux users in its original edition, this completely upgraded kit also includes two bonus CD-ROMs containing the original source code. 4 CD-ROMs, 75 illustrations, 168 page installation guide, and 480 page book. |
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| Discover Linux |
Authors: Steve Oualline
ISBN: 0764531050
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Date Published: November 1997
Format: Paperback, 375 pages
Cover Price: $24.99
Amazon.com Price: $19.99
Description: Users who know UNIX and want to learn and use Linux will find what they need to know in this title. Different types of audiences include programmers, network administrators, people who need an easy Internet/Web connection, users who need a secure firewall machine, and game players. The CD-ROM includes the popular and easy-to-install RedHat Linux 4.1 distribution. |
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| Essential Linux: CDR om Edition |
Authors: Steve Heath
ISBN: 1555581773
Publisher: Digital Press
Date Published: March 1997
Format: Paperback, 250 pages
Cover Price: $39.95
Amazon.com Price: $31.96
Description: n/a |
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| Hands-on Linux, 2 CD-Rom Edition |
Authors: Mark G. Sobell, Caldera Inc., Linus Torvalds
ISBN: 0201325691
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
Date Published: January 1998
Format: Paperback, 1,013 pages
Cover Price: $54.95
Amazon.com Price: $43.96
Description: Combining the best of two products, the Sobell Linux book and Caldera's OpenLinux software, this is the only Linux book/CD-ROM set to include Netscape Navigator. The CD-ROMs also include Caldera Openlinux Lite, Netscape Navigator Gold, and Netscape Fast track Server. |
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| Linux A to Z |
Authors: Philip Cornes
ISBN: 0137428677
Publisher: Prentice Hall Computer Books
Date Published: January 1997
Format: Paperback, 576 pages
Cover Price: $39.95
Amazon.com Price: $31.96
Description: This is the book that Byte called the "Best Linux Book Yet" and "the perfect book for the dedicated, hard-core student of OSes." Intended as a college textbook, it presents topics in increasing order of complexity. |
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| Linux: The Complete Reference, CDRom Edition |
Authors: Richard Petersen
ISBN: 0078824613
Publisher: Osborne McGraw-Hill
Date Published: January 1998
Format: Paperback, 1,008 pages
Cover Price: $49.99
Amazon.com Price: $39.99
Description: The important topics, tools, and utilities of Linux are covered in depth by this second edition. The book has been completely revised to address important changes to Linux, including growth in the number of desktops and windows managers, new X-windows chapters, and new programming tools. The CD-ROM features a full version of OpenLinux Lite by Caldera, one of the leading vendors of Linux software. |
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| Linux Configuration & Installation |
Authors: Patrick Volkerding, Kevin Reichard, Eric F. Johnson
ISBN: 1558285660
Publisher: MIS Press, Inc.
Date Published: June 1997
Format: Paperback, 560 pages
Amazon.com Price: $31.96
Description: Intermediate users and programmers can use this book and two CD-ROMs to configure Linux and X Windows, and benefit from the many undocumented tips and techniques for setting up, using, and optimizing your Linux system. |
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| Linux for Dummies, CD Rom Edition |
Authors: Craig Witherspoon, Coletta Witherspoon, Jon Hall
ISBN: 0764502751
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Date Published: December 1997
Format: Paperback
Cover Price: $24.99
Amazon.com Price: $19.99
Description: Linux novices can take charge of their computers' capabilities with confidence! A Red Hat LINUX CD is included. |
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| Linux for Dummies: Quick Reference |
Authors: Phil Hughes
ISBN: 0764503022
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Date Published: January 1998
Format: Spiral-bound, 209 pages
Cover Price: $14.99
Amazon.com Price: $11.99
Description: This "Quick Reference" is a handy guide to the most commonly used Linux commands and tasks, emphasizing the most popular text editors, Windows interfaces, and Linux flavors. The book covers the shell commands, basic shell scripting commands, and common networking and administration commands. |
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| Linux Encyclopedia |
Authors: John Purcell, Olaf Kirch, Michael K. Johnson, Amanda Robinson
ISBN: 0964430924
Publisher: Independent Pub Group
Date Published: March 1997
Format: Paperback, 1,595 pages
Cover Price: $49.00
Amazon.com Price: $39.20
Description: Vital information and tutorials on installation, configuration, systems administration, kernel hacking, and more. Includes Matt Welsh's famous Installation and Getting Started Guide, the Linux User's Guide, and other resources. Virtually everything you might want to know about Linux is in here! |
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| Linux: Installation, Configuration, Use |
Authors: Michael Kofler
ISBN: 0201178095
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
Date Published: February 1998
Format: Paperback, 677 pages
Cover Price: $34.95
Amazon.com Price: $34.95
Description: A comprehensive and practical guide, this book covers the installation, configuration and use of Linux. Michael Kofler walks readers through installation to simple administration and the use of Emacs editor, LaTeX typesetting, and the Tcl/Tk programming language. The CD-ROM contains RedHat Linux 4.1 and complete kernel sources for versions 2.0.29 and 2.1.28. |
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| Linux in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference |
Authors: Ellen Siever, O'Reilly Staff
ISBN: 1565925858
Publisher: OReilly & Associates
Date Published: February 1999
Format: Paperback, 632 pages
Cover Price: $24.95
Amazon.com Price: $19.96
Description: Covers the core commands available on common Linux distributions. This isn't a scaled-down quick reference of common commands, but a complete reference containing all user, programming, administration, and networking commands. Also documents a wide range of GNU tools. |
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| Linux in Plain English |
Authors: Patrick Volkerding, Kevin Reichard, Eric Foster-Johnson
ISBN: 1558285423
Publisher: MIS Press
Date Published: June 1997
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
Cover Price: $19.95
Amazon.com Price: $15.96
Description: Finally, here is a well-organized, essential reference for the growing number of Linux users. This book provides instant access to the Linux commands and concepts that Linux users are confronted with every day. |
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| Linux Pro - Installation & More |
Authors: Bob Rankin, Bonnie Brodsky
ISBN: 1888894393
Publisher: Workgroup Solutions
Date Published: August 1997
Format: Paperback, 40 pages
Cover Price: $29.95
Amazon.com Price: $23.96
Description: The number of Linux users has grown to over 6 million in just a few years. "Linux Pro: Installation and More" gets users up and running without spending a fortune. The software on the CD-ROM offers more capability with less effort and more efficient use of hardware in multitask operations. |
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| Linux Encyclopedia by Wigs, CDRom Edition |
Authors: John Purcell
ISBN: 0964430916
Publisher: Workgroup Solutions, Inc.
Date Published: March 1997
Format: Paperback, 1,595 pages
Cover Price: $79.00
Amazon.com Price: $63.20
Description: This compendium includes the Linux Pro 6-CD set plus the Linux Encyclopedia. The CD set contains additional programming tools, languages, software and games. |
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| Linux Secrets, CDRom Edition |
Authors: Nabajyoti Barkakati
ISBN: 156884798X
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Date Published: February 1996
Format: Paperback, 883 pages
Cover Price: $49.99
Amazon.com Price: $39.99
Description: In addition to providing expert advice for installation and setup of Linux, this book uncovers little-known or undocumented information on the best ways to use Linux for specific business purposes. Naba Barkakati takes readers on a real world tour of Linux focusing on the ways Linux is used daily. |
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| Linux Start-up Guide: A Self Contained Introduction |
Authors: Fred Hantelmann
ISBN: 354062676X
Publisher: Springer-VerlagDate
Date Published: August 1997
Format: Paperback, 344 pages
Cover Price: $28.00
Amazon.com Price: $22.40
Description: This systematic overview for beginners, system administrators, and new users of Linux gives the full details of operating system architecture, basic Linux commands, and typical development and application packages. The book provides a quick route to practical deployment, showing readers the best way to use Linux and maximize its powers for their needs. |
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| Linux Universe: Installation and Configuration, CDRom Edition |
Authors: Stefan Strobel, Rainer Maurer, Stefan Middendorf
ISBN: 0387948791
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Date Published: May 1997
Format: Paperback, 228 pages
Cover Price: $34.95
Amazon.com Price: $31.46
Description: The new edition of this book/2 CD-ROM package contains Linux 2.0 in ELF 5.0 format. The book contains complete reference material for installing, administering, and operating LINUX, including how to use LINUX to set up an Internet site and set up and configure popular Web browsers. IP firewall administration tools are included. 68 illustrations. |
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| Linux Unleashed, CDRom Edition |
Authors: Timothy Parker
ISBN: 0672313723
Publisher: Sams
Date Published: August 1998
Format: Paperback, 1152 pages
Cover Price: $39.99
Amazon.com Price: $31.99
Description: Geared towards power users and programmers, this book gives the more experienced reader complete coverage of networking, administration and programming tools. CD-ROM includes the latest version of Red Hat Linux, a complete distribution of Linux with Xfree86, Internet applications, programming languages, networking tools, and Linux games. |
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| Linux: Unleashing the Workstation in Your PC |
Authors: Stefan Stroble, Volker Elling
ISBN: 0387948805
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Date Published: May 1997
Format: Paperback, 520 pages
Cover Price: $29.95
Amazon.com Price: $23.96
Description: This third edition of the bestselling introduction to Linux is completely updated so the reader can take advantage of the latest version of Linux 2.0. Many chapters have been upgraded to include the latest information on networking, TCP/IP and PPP/SLIP basics and configuration for connecting to the internet, World-Wide Web Browser support, UUCP configuration, and Linux as a server for PC's. 75 illustrations. |
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| Linux User's Resource, CDRom Edition |
Authors: Jim Mohr
ISBN: 0138423784
Publisher: Prentice Hall Computer Books
Date Published: August 1997
Format: Paperback, 800 pages
Cover Price: $49.95
Amazon.com Price: $39.96
Description: Linux is rapidly becoming more popular in business - especially for Internet servers and Web sites. This book focuses on using Linux in a business setting - both administration and day-to-day use by non-technical business users. A CD-ROM containing Linux Pro 4.1 is included. |
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| Mklinux: Microkernel Linux for Power MacIntosh |
Authors: Rich Morin
ISBN: 1881957241
Publisher: Prime Time Freeware / Ibd, Inc
Date Published: March 1997
Format: Paperback, 321 pages
Cover Price: $50.00
Amazon.com Price: $40.00
Description: This set includes two CD-ROMs containing the complete reference release, packaged with a 350-page programmer's and software developer's guide covering Mach, Linux, and Power Macintosh hardware interfaces, as well as MkLinux itself. The reference release includes support for NuBus and PCI based Macintosh systems and is based on the Linux 2X kernel. |
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| The No B. S. Guide to Linux |
Authors: Bob Rankin
ISBN: 1886411042
Publisher: No Starch Printing
Date Published: June 1997
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
Cover Price: $34.95
Amazon.com Price: $27.96
Description: 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 taskbar tricks and shortcuts, and make the transition to a new system as smooth as possible. |
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| The Power Linux Kit |
Authors: Stefan Probst, F. Hantelmann, R. Flaxa
ISBN: 0387982639
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Date Published: November 1997
Format: Paperback
Amazon.com Price: $65.95
Description: This two book/two CD-ROM starter kit is a "must-have" for anyone needing to know everything there is to know on Caldera's Linux 2.0 LST 2.2! Including two CD-ROMs with all necessary components and many bonus software packages, this kit also contains "Power Linux", an installation guide, and the "Linux Start-Up Guide", an introductory book on Linux. |
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| The Power Linux: Linux 2.0 - Lst Distribution 2.2, CDRom Edition |
Authors: S. Probst, Ralf Flaxa
ISBN: 3540145567
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Date Published: July 1997
Format: Paperback
Amazon.com Price: $49.95
Description: This book/CD-ROM package contains the complete Linux distribution LST 2.1 and clearly explains the complete installation procedures. LISA, the most "user-friendly" interface yet available makes installation a snap. The package also contains commercial "add-ons" for Novell-software and games such as Chess, Doom, and Tetris. |
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| Practical Guide to Linux |
Authors: Mark G. Sobell
ISBN: 0201895498
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
Date Published: June 1997
Format: Paperback
Amazon.com Price: $39.95
Description: Designed for both beginners and experienced Linux users. It begins with an extensive tutorial, then progresses to detailed chapters on GUIs, networking, programming tools, and more, all with thorough examples. Part two is a comprehensive reference with descriptions and examples of 87 utilities. |
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| Red Hat Linux Unleashed, CDRom Edition |
Authors: David Pitts, David Horvath, Pappas Rensing
ISBN: 0672311739
Publisher: Sams
Date Published: November 1997
Format: Paperback, 750 pages
Cover Price: $39.99
Amazon.com Price: $31.99
Description: Covering version 4.2 of Red Hat Linux, this book includes in-depth coverage of Red Hat Package Manager RPM, hardware issues, additional installation options, and the latest Linux tools and utilities. The CD-ROM supplies the operating system and added tools. |
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| Running Linux, 2nd Edition |
Authors: Matt Welsh, Lar Kaufman
ISBN: 1565921518
Publisher: O'Reilly & Associates
Date Published: August 1996
Format: Paperback, 650 pages
Cover Price: $29.95
Amazon.com Price: $23.96
Description: This second edition of Running Linux covers everything you need to understand, install, and start using the Linux operating system. It includes a comprehensive installation tutorial, complete information on system maintenance, tools for document development and programming, and guidelines for network and web site administration. |
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| Slackware Linux Unleashed, CDRom Edition |
Authors: Timothy Parker
ISBN: 0672310120
Publisher: Sams
Date Published: January 1997
Format: Paperback
Cover Price: $49.99
Amazon.com Price: $39.99
Description: This book/CD-ROM package will get the reader instantly working on the popular 32-bit Slackware implementation of the UNIX operating system. This third edition follows in the tradition of the highly successful first two versions and includes all the latest features of Slackware Linux. |
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| Teach Yourself Linux in 24 Hours |
Authors: Bill Ball, Stephen Smoogen
ISBN: 0672311623
Publisher: Sams
Date Published: May 1998
Format: Paperback, 380 pages
Cover Price: $24.99
Amazon.com Price: $19.99
Description: Sams' Teach Yourself Linux in 24 Hours is a real-world tutorial that brings you up to speed with Red Hat Linux quickly and efficiently. This task-oriented guide takes you on a step-by-step journey through the world of Red Hat Linux, helping you to become a productive Linux user quickly. The book includes a CD-ROM, which contains a fully functional copy of Red Hat Linux 5.0, complete with source code. |
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| UNIX & Linux Answers!: Certified Tech Support |
Authors: Charlie Russel, Sharon Crawford
ISBN: 007882446X
Publisher: Osborne-McGraw-Hill
Date Published: December 1997
Format: Paperback, 308 pages
Cover Price: $24.99
Amazon.com Price: $19.99
Description: Despite increasing competition from Windows NT, the UNIX and Linux market continues to grow. This book is clearly written and organized topically for quick, easy access, important when it comes to dealing with the often complex UNIX OS. The title includes useful scripts, workarounds, a command reference appendix, and a glossary. |
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| Using Linux |
Authors: Bill Ball
ISBN: 0789716232
Publisher: Que Education and Training
Date Published: July 1998
Format: Paperback, 650 pages
Cover Price: $29.99
Amazon.com Price: $23.99
Description: Using Linux is designed to meet the reader's needs by focusing on the problems and concerns of the beginning to intermediate Linux user. It will help them manage and use their systems more effectively. Most books in this category are geared mostly toward installation and configuration, they have very little content which helps the user on a day-to-day basis. This book will give the reader the information the other books do have, in addition to what they leave out. The effective use of cross-references and index aliases found in the Using series makes it easy for the reader to find the information they need quickly, even when they are not sure what to look for. Based on the Red Hat Linux distribution. |
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| The Complete Idiots Guide to Linux |
Authors: Manuel Ricart
ISBN: 078971826X
Publisher: Que Education and Training
Date Published: January 1999
Format: Paperback, 366 pages
Cover Price: $19.99
Amazon.com Price: $15.99
Description: This book covers: Preparing to install the system, Using shells and online documentation, The X Windows graphical interface, Networking and Internet, Administration, Configuring Linux for multimedia, A guide to available software and tools. Users that have been wanting to get started, but not sure how to go about it, or those who have not made deep inroads into their installed system, will benefit most from the book. In addition, its a step-by-step guide to standard Linux tasks satisfies the users need to utilize the system's capabilities, especially its Internet functions. |
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| Linux at Work: Building Strategic Applications for Business |
Authors: Marcus Goncalves
ISBN: 0471333492
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Date Published: May 1999
Format: Paperback, 363 pages
Cover Price: $39.99
Amazon.com Price: $31.99
Description: This book covers: Leading companies, worldwide, have adopted Linux as a powerful, reliable, and inexpensive alterative to UNIX and Windows NT for many key applications. In Linux at Work, expert Marcus Goncalves makes a solid business case for Linux. He describes proven business solutions that make stategic use of Linux's inherent advantages. And, with the help of experience reports from Cisco Systems, Sony, and other Fortune 500 companies, he fills you in on: Linux processes, functions, tools, business strategies, managing and administrating Linux servers, key Linux developers, and many more not mentioned here. |
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| Linux Companion for System Administrators |
Authors: Jochen Hein
ISBN: 0201360446
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub co
Date Published: May 1999
Format: Paperback, 572 pages
Cover Price: $39.95
Amazon.com Price: $27.97
Description: Linux Companion for System Administrators is a book for anyone who wants to get more out of their Linux box. It provides guidance for adapting the system to meet personal requirements and offers advice on getting real practical value from the various tools available. Focusing on the use of LINUX in a private or corporate environment, this book will help the experienced UNIX user attain a more efficent level of system administration. |
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| Mastering Linux |
Authors: Arman Danesh
ISBN: 0782123414
Publisher: Sybex
Date Published: January 1999
Format: Paperback, 928 pages
Cover Price: $39.99
Amazon.com Price: $31.99
Description: Mastering Linux is the "Un-Unix" book on Linux. For all the Windows or Linux users who are not Unix hackers, this is the book for you. The focus is on making Linux work and arcane Unix commands are demystified. Readers will quickly and painlessly learn how to install Linux, get the X Windows environment up and running, and begin moving files and working with applications. It also includes extensive coverage of file management, internet connectivity, networking, and web server installation. |
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