Linux Essentials

Book Description

A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals

Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner’s guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials. Chapters conclude with additional exercises and review questions, allowing you to reinforce and measure your understanding.

• Offers a hands-on approach to acquiring a foundation of Linux skills, aiming to ensure Linux beginners gain a solid understanding
• Uses the leading Linux distribution Fedora to demonstrate tutorials and examples
• Addresses Linux installation, desktop configuration, management of files and filesystems, remote administration, security, and more

This book is essential reading for anyone entering the world of Linux!

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: Selecting an Operating System
CHAPTER 2: Investigating Linux’s Principles and Philosophy
CHAPTER 3: Understanding Software Licensing
CHAPTER 4: Using Common Linux Programs
CHAPTER 5: Managing Hardware
CHAPTER 6: Getting to Know the Command Line
CHAPTER 7: Managing Files
CHAPTER 8: Getting Help
CHAPTER 9: Using Programs and Processes
CHAPTER 10: Searching, Extracting, and Archiving Data
CHAPTER 11: Editing Files
CHAPTER 12: Creating Scripts
CHAPTER 13: Understanding Users and Groups
CHAPTER 14: Creating Users and Groups
CHAPTER 15: Setting Ownership and Permissions
CHAPTER 16: Navigating the Linux Filesystem
CHAPTER 17: Managing Network Connections
APPENDIX A: Answers to Review Questions
APPENDIX B: LPI’s Certification Program

中文：

书名：Linux Essentials

对Linux基础知识的独特、全面的介绍

作为昂贵操作系统的低成本、安全替代方案，Linux是一个基于Unix的开源操作系统。这本初学者指南内容全面而简洁，采取了一种边做边学的方法来理解Linux的本质。每一章首先明确你将在这一章中学到什么，然后是对概念的直截了当的讨论，让你直接进入实践教程。各章以额外的练习和复习问题结束，使您能够加强和测量您的理解。

• 提供了获取Linux技能基础的实践方法，旨在确保Linux初学者获得坚实的理解
• 使用领先的Linux发行版Fedora演示教程和示例
• 解决Linux安装、桌面配置、文件和文件系统管理、远程管理、安全性等问题

对于任何进入Linux世界的人来说，这本书都是必不可少的读物！

Table of Contents

引言
第1章：选择操作系统
第二章：研究Linux的原理和哲学
CHAPTER 3: Understanding Software Licensing
CHAPTER 4: Using Common Linux Programs
第5章：管理硬件
CHAPTER 6: Getting to Know the Command Line
第7章：管理文件
第八章：获取帮助
第9章：使用程序和进程
第10章：搜索、提取和存档数据
第11章：编辑文件
第12章：创建脚本
第13章：了解用户和组
CHAPTER 14: Creating Users and Groups
第15章：设置所有权和权限
CHAPTER 16: Navigating the Linux Filesystem
第17章：管理网络连接
附录A：复习问题的答案
附录B：LPI的认证计划