Readers of all levels stand to benefit from this book's coverage of SUSE's ability to play MP3s and DVDs, burn CDs, perform office tasks and data backups, and offer a secure operating system environment. Whether it is a reader evaluating SUSE for deployment in a corporate environment, or a student interested in foregoing expensive licensing arrangements, this book serves as an invaluable guide to the Linux platform. Having solidified its position as Europe's most popular variant SUSE Linux continues to grow in popularity within the U.S. market. SUSE is an increasingly viable alternative to the Windows platform on both the desktop and server level.

Readers of all levels stand to benefit from this book's coverage of SUSE's ability to play MP3s and DVDs, burn CDs, perform office tasks and data backups, and offer a secure operating system environment. Whether it is a reader evaluating SUSE for deployment in a corporate environment, or a student interested in foregoing expensive licensing arrangements, this book serves as an invaluable guide to the Linux platform. Having solidified its position as Europe's most popular variant SUSE Linux continues to grow in popularity within the U.S. market. SUSE is an increasingly viable alternative to the Windows platform on both the desktop and server level.

Want to use Ubuntu without having to learn the command line? Then this is the book for you! THE UBUNTU DESKTOP BEGINNER'S GUIDE will show you how to use the Ubuntu desktop interface and perform common tasks with the operating system. In the guide, you'll earn how to: -Install Ubuntu. -Install the latest updates for Ubuntu. -Configure and use Ubuntu's Unity environment. -Master the Launcher, the Dash, and the Heads-Up Display. -Create and manage user accounts. -Manage files and folders. -Set up automated backups. -Use email from Ubuntu. -Manage removable media like USB hard drives and flash drives. -Use wired networks. -Use wireless networks. -Find applications and install them using Ubuntu Software Center. -Listen to music. -Watch video.

The Linux Mint Beginner's Guide (Second Edition) will show you how to get the most out of Linux Mint, from using the Cinnamon desktop environment to advanced command-line tasks. In the Guide, you will learn how to: -Install Linux Mint. -Use the desktop environment. -Manage files and folders. -Manage users, groups, and file permissions. -Install software on a Linux Mint system, both from the command line and the GUI. -Configure network settings. -Use the vi editor to edit system configuration files. -Install and configure a Samba server for file sharing. -Install SSH for remote system control using public key/private key encryption. -Install a LAMP server. -Install web applications like WordPress. -Configure an FTP server. -Manage ebooks. -Convert digital media. -And many other topics.

Whether you're just starting out with Linux or looking to hone your existing skills, this book will provide you with the knowledge you need.

SUSE Linux 10 Unleashed presents comprehensive coverage of the latest version of SUSE Linux, one of the most popular and most complete Linux distributions in the world.

Comprehensive, authoritative guide to installing, configuring, and administering openSUSE, the community version of Novell's Linux Distro.