Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Linux


Book Description

A variety of topics are discussed in this work, enabling the reader to gain an understanding of the Linux System. Installation, configuration and maintenance are all included and practical advice is offered for creating individual networks. Red Hat, Caldera and SuSe are all discussed.




Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Networking


Book Description

Three primary network environments--Windows NT/2000, Unix/Linux and NetWare--are the primary focus of this book, which covers all the basics of using a network system, as well as advanced maintenance and security strategies, integrating multiple operating systems, and establishing simple mini-LANs.




Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Windows XP


Book Description

Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Microsoft Windows XP is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide written in the highly acclaimed Norton style. This unique approach teaches the features of Windows XP with clear explanations of the many new technologies designed to improve your system performance. The book demonstrates all of the newest features available for increasing your OS performance. You will find Peter's Principles, communications, networking, printing, performance, troubleshooting, and compatibility tips throughout the book. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, Peter Norton's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP has the answers, explanations, and examples you need.




Professional Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3


Book Description

What is this book about? Professional Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 is a complete professional guide to setting up, configuring, and deploying Red Hat Enterprise Linux in the corporate production environment. The book focuses on Enterprise Server and Advanced Server features, including the key areas of high availability with the Red Hat Cluster Suite, Red Hat Network Control Center, and Red Hat Enterprise applications such as the Content Management System and portal server. Other key unique features include kernel tuning for various performance profiles; advanced Apache configuration; Tux installation/maintenance; building high-performance FTP servers; building high-performance mail servers (which means replacing Sendmail); Mailing list management; how to efficiently add, remove, or modify 100 users at the same time; and a discussion of disk quota management and monitoring. What does this book cover? The key features of the book include the following: How to install and setup RHEL 3 How to deploy RHEL 3 in production environment How to manage an RHEL system using Perl and shell scripting Advanced administration tools How to use Red Hat network service Details on installation and setup of security tools Ability to use and deploy High Availability solutions provided with RHEL 3 Performance tuning How to use monitoring tools Ability to use RHEL to provide scalable infrastructure solutions.




Beginning Python


Book Description

This tutorial offers readers a thorough introduction to programming in Python 2.4, the portable, interpreted, object-oriented programming language that combines power with clear syntax Beginning programmers will quickly learn to develop robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications for Web development, scientific applications, and system tasks for users or administrators Discusses the basics of installing Python as well as the new features of Python release 2.4, which make it easier for users to create scientific and Web applications Features examples of various operating systems throughout the book, including Linux, Mac OS X/BSD, and Windows XP




Peter Van Der Linden's Guide to Linux


Book Description

"Linux software is like gold on the moon. It's wonderful, if you have a way to get it." Kevin Carmony, President and CEO, Linspire Inc.Sick of Windows Viruses, Crashes, and Expensive Upgrades? There's a better alternative: Linux. It's not just for "geeks" anymore. It's for you and it's for real. With Peter van der Linden's Guide to Linux�, Linux isn't just powerful, it's easy and fun. While writing this book, the author spent an entire year helping new Linux users get started and once again demonstrated that he is flat-out brilliant at simplifying technology. He knows all the tricks and the quickest ways to help make you productive. Before demonstrating how to do something faster, easier, and better with Linux, he reminds you how it works in Windows. Along the way, he anticipates potential missteps and questions, and fills in the gaps other books ignore. Get connected to the Internet, your email account, instant messaging, and your network Get productive with OpenOffice, the amazing Microsoft Office clone that's absolutely free Get solutions with van der Linden's easy, step-by-step troubleshooting help Get into digital media music, movies, DVDs, CD burning, digital photography, and more Get secure and keep your data and email private with CIA-strength encryption Get beyond the basics and leave Windows behind, download the best free software, and even master the command line The book includes a Linspire 5.0 CD-ROM, the world's easiest desktop Linux! Boot into Linux from the included CD, without installing anything or changing any Windows files at all.




Linux Core Kernel Commentary


Book Description

Disc contains: linux-0.01 -- linux-2.4.1 -- linux-2.4.5 -- Tags files for all included kernel distributions -- lckc_code -- lckc-find-line.el -- Cross-reference listing for lckc_code.




Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers


Book Description

Peter Norton is a pioneering software developer and author. Norton's desktop for windows, utilities, backup, antivirus, and other utility programs are installed on millions of PCs worldwide. His inside the IBM PC and DOS guide have helped millions of people understand computers from the inside out. Peter Norton's introduction to computers incorporates features not found in other introductory programs. Among these are the following: Focus on the business-computing environment for the 1990s and beyond, avoiding the standard 'MIS approach.': A 'glass-box' rather than the typical 'black-box' view of computers-encouraging students to explore the computer from the inside out.




Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Windows NT Workstation 4


Book Description

A revision of the first edition to include many new tips and techniques, this guide provides additions of new chapters on Active Desktop, Webcasting, Outlook Express, FrontPage Express and special needs of users migrating from other Windows operating systems and of laptop users. New and enhanced features now available with the Service Pack 3 and the NT Option Pack are also highlighted, with corresponding icons, throughout the book.




Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Windows 2000 Professional


Book Description

Windows 2000 introduces many new technologies designed to improve system performance and capability. This book explains the underlying technologies and their practical implications. Topics covered include customizing the new interface, and installation and configuration wizards and options.