eBook Info :
•Paperback: 656 pages
•Publisher: Sybex; 1 edition (June 25, 2003)
•Language: English
•ISBN-10: 0782142265
•ISBN-13: 978-0782142266
Linux, a robust UNIX-like open source operating system, is reportedly installed on over 20 million computers. While Red Hat is by far the most popular version of Linux, there are several other major distributions: Debian, Mandrake, Slackware, and UnitedLinux–the merging of Caldera/SCO, Connectiva, SuSE, and TurboLinux.Linux Power Tools goes well beyond the other books and gives you the advanced skills you need to become the ultimate power user for ALL Linux distributions. Expert Linux author Roderick W. Smith provides step-by-step instructions for customization, optimization, troubleshooting, shortcuts, and using the best 3rd party tools. Packed full of undocumented tips and tricks, this rare resource teaches you how to unleash the full power of Linux.
From the Back Cover
Step-by-Step Instructions Show You How to Supercharge Your Linux System
Wondering if it’s possible to work more efficiently in the X Window System, or squeeze more oomph from your existing hardware? Or perhaps you’re searching for a way to improve your web browser’s performance, or want to know how to choose the best mail server for your needs. If you’ve mastered the basics and are itching to go beyond, Linux Power Tools can take you there. Spanning a broad range of topics (from ALSA to zombies), Linux Power Tools covers the top five Linux distributions (Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, Slackware, and SuSE). Using his easy-to-follow style, Linux expert Rod Smith shares his secrets for creating the optimum Linux system, from top to bottom.
Coverage includes:
Optimizing Hardware
Creating the Perfect GUI Environment
Using Digital Image Tools
Fine-tuning the X Window System
Doing Real Work in Text Mode
Using Multiple Operating Systems
Managing Packages Efficiently
Optimizing Your Filesystem
Improving Network Performance
Preventing and Detecting Intrusions
Getting the Most From Your Web Server
Blocking That Obnoxious Spam Mail
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