Linux in a Windows World


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"A system administrator's guide to heterogeneous networking"-- Cover.




Linux for Windows NT/2000 Administrators


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The first expert presentation of Linux specifically for Windows users, using Windows terminology and examples, and building on Windows knowledge. Practical and to the point, the authors explain Linux's essentials, dispel its myths, show how to use Linux in an enterprise, and provide practical guidelines and interoperability tips on setting up various Linux servers in a Windows environment.







Linux in a Windows World


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Test Driving Linux


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One CD-ROM disc in pocket.




The Complete FreeBSD


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This practical guidebook explains not only how to get a computer up and running with the FreeBSD operating system, but how to turn it into a highly functional and secure server that can host large numbers of users and disks, support remote access and provide key parts of the Inter




Windows and Linux?Integration


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* Don't Just Cope With Your Mixed-Environment Problems-Solve Them * Maximize Productivity and Lower Costs by Strategically Combining the Strengths of Linux and Windows * Leverage Windows Resources from Linux, and Linux Resources from Windows * Meet All Your Remote and Terminal Connection Challenges with the Right Solutions WHY NOT HAVE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? For all those who talk of a war between Windows and Linux, there are others-like yourself-who ask, "Can't we all just work together?" As Windows & Linux Integration demonstrates, it's possible, and a lot easier than you think. It doesn't matter whether you know Windows better than Linux or vice versa. This book shows you how to make the most of Linux in a Windows environment, and the most of Windows in a Linux environment. Written by two industry-recognized experts, one from the Windows world, one from the Linux world, they will guide you with practical, hands-on instruction and detailed examples that show you how to get the job done. Coverage includes: * Welcoming Linux clients and servers into an existing Windows Active Directory * Integrating Windows clients into existing Linux directory services * Making Windows printers available to Linux clients-and vice versa * Integrating and unifying email services for Linux and Windows clients * Using Linux as a spam- and virus-killing machine to reduce Exchange's workload * Running Windows applications on Linux with VMware, WINE, Bochs, coLinux, and CrossOver Office * Using open-source porting projects to run Linux applications in Window * Integrating Linux DNS with Active Director * Creating web applications that work flawlessly on Linux and Windows clients * Setting up a universal locator service for finding files on Windows and Linux machines * Creating cross-platform, multi-user terminal servers using Windows and Linux servers for Linux and Windows clients * Remotely controlling Windows machines from Linux machines-and vice-versa




Essential COM


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Offering a distinctive approach, this book will teach readers not only how to use COM but how to think in COM. COM can greatly improve the efficiency of applications, but COM fluency is a difficult task. The book is a top resource for developers who need to make the transition from superficial understanding to deep knowledge.




Learn Windows Subsystem for Linux


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Become productive with seamless interoperability between Windows and the Linux subsystem, and understand the problems that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) solves. Microsoft has pushed the boundaries of open source research with WSL and you don't want to miss this ride. You will learn keywords, definitions, new features, setup, and use cases around WSL, starting from downloading to setup to interoperability between Windows and Linux subsystems. You will understand the architecture of WSL and all the new features in WSL 2. This book includes wonderful use cases, including a dedicated chapter to how to start programming and web development on WSL, and the ability to use containerization solutions like Docker and Kubernetes. WSL is a great solution to work natively in a Linux environment from your Windows 10 machines. Modern applications demand integration of cross-platform tools, services and technologies. WSL makes life for developers and system administrators easy because it allows Linux applications to run on Windows without worrying about installing a Linux distribution on a traditional Virtual Machine. It is remarkable product with powerful functionality – get started with it using this book today. What You'll Learn Review the workings and internals of WSL and WSL2 Run Linux-based applications natively on Windows Establish your development environment in WSL Build mixed experiences (Windows-Linux) Set up and manage WSL and supported distribution packages. Who This Book Is For Programmers, web developers and system administrators working on Windows and Linux environments who want to bridge the gap between operating systems by running a Linux as a subsystem on Windows to boost their overall productivity, performance and delivery.




Linux For Dummies


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One of the fastest ways to learn Linux is with this perennial favorite Eight previous top-selling editions of Linux For Dummies can't be wrong. If you've been wanting to migrate to Linux, this book is the best way to get there. Written in easy-to-follow, everyday terms, Linux For Dummies 9th Edition gets you started by concentrating on two distributions of Linux that beginners love: the Ubuntu LiveCD distribution and the gOS Linux distribution, which comes pre-installed on Everex computers. The book also covers the full Fedora distribution. Linux is an open-source operating system and a low-cost or free alternative to Microsoft Windows; of numerous distributions of Linux, this book covers Ubuntu Linux, Fedora Core Linux, and gOS Linux, and includes them on the DVD. Install new open source software via Synaptic or RPM package managers Use free software to browse the Web, listen to music, read e-mail, edit photos, and even run Windows in a virtualized environment Get acquainted with the Linux command line If you want to get a solid foundation in Linux, this popular, accessible book is for you. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.