Beginning Red Hat Linux 9 (Programmer to Programmer) (repost)

Red Hat Linux 9 is a powerful, flexible open source operating system. Its popularity is growing, both in home use and in corporate environments of all sizes. Its user interface makes it every bit as accessible as other operating systems, and its open source pedigree opens the doors to a mind-blowing amount of free software.

This book guides you through that difficult time that comes just after you've installed a new operating system, by giving you the confidence to open your wings and fly with it. We'll take you through the installation, we'll get you working, and by the end of the book you'll have a well-configured, stable, secure operating system and a world of possibilities.

What does this book cover?

In this book, you will learn how to
Install Red Hat Linux 9 using the included 2 CD-ROM distribution from Red Hat
Use Red Hat Linux 9 to connect to networks, printers, and the Internet
Get working — using Office applications, Web browsers, multimedia applications, and so on
Get the most from Linux — by understanding Linux's powerful file system and command line interfaces
Set up and configure a Web server, a mail server, a file server, and various other types of servers
Secure your machine against unauthorized use — both from the Internet and from internal threats
Modify your machine to suit the way you work — installing software to create a tailored working environment