Starter kit for setting up the Linux operating system on a typical PC. The package includes SUSE Linux 10.1, and a variety of reference material including a print Quick start guide.

Training Kit for Linux Fundamentals, OpenOffice (Writer, Calc, Impress), Draw, GIMP & Internet. No previous computer knowledge required. Unique 3-Stage Self-learning System with CD.The book is your first stage in learning. All the concepts are explained to you in clear, simple language along with hundreds of illustrations and graphics. Unlike in the other books, your learning doesn t stop here. Here you can actually practice what you havelearnt. To do this, move to the next mode.

A Linux smart home is about controlling and monitoring devices and information around your home using a standard personal computer, Linux, and its vast array of open source tools. You don’t have to be a master programmer to create one. If you like to tinker with Linux, Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will guide you through cool home automation projects that are as much fun to work on as they are to use. Home automation used to be limited to turning on lights and appliances, and maybe controlling your thermostat and lawn sprinkler, from your computer. While you still might not be able to create all the Jetsons’ toys, today you can also Build a wireless network Create and set up a weather station Automate your TV and sound system Spy on your pets when you’re not home Set up an answering system that knows what to do with calls Increase your home’s security If you know how to use Linux and a few basic development tools — Perl, the BASH shell, development libraries, and the GNU C compiler—Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will help you do all these tricks and more. For example, you can Discover the best sources for Linux-based home automation devices Set up a wireless network, create a wireless access point, build a bridge between wired and wireless networks, and route your own network traffic Build a personal video recorder with MythTV that will record to DVD, or set up a wireless streaming music system Create a smart phone system that takes messages and forwards them to your fax, modem, or answering machine Build a weather station that notifies you of severe weather alerts Control and secure your home automation network, and even check on your house when you’re away The bonus CD-ROM includes all kinds of cool open source software for your home automation projects. Linux Smart Homes For Dummies even includes lists of cool gadgets to check out and great ways to automate those boring household chores. A smart home’s a happy home!

Accompanying disc contains a version of JDS Linux Desktop which can be run directly from the disc, without installation.

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Wireless networks are becoming commonplace, but choosing and configuring the right equipment and services for the home, small offices, and the business traveler can prove frustrating. That is where you need the wide-ranging expertise of wireless mavens Adam Engst and Glenn Fleishman. Using illustrated step-by-step instructions, in-depth discussions, and tons of tips, they help you decide what to buy, show you how to configure wireless hardware and software, and explain the best techniques for managing your connections. Whether you re a novice or an experienced network administrator, you'll find the practical information you need about wireless networking. Each book also has three coupons worth a total of $125 in discounts off regular subscriptions from three major wireless ISPs: Boingo Wireless, FatPort (Canada), and Wayport. What's New in the Second Edition: In its first edition, The Wireless Networking Starter Kit covered every angle of Wi-Fi and the 802.11a and b standards. In this second edition, we expanded to cover 802.11g, the latest, fastest Wi-Fi flavor, as well as these additional topics: Bluetooth (background and configuring). Cellular data (background and configuring). Centrino laptops. Ultrawideband (UWB). Working with software from wireless ISPs. Setting up Palm and Pocket PC handhelds with Wi-Fi. Small-office networking. Cameras, displays, and other unique Wi-Fi-connected gadgets. If you own the first edition, you'll want the second edition to get up to speed with the latest developments. Overview of the Second Edition: Practical advice and instructions for dozens of common wireless tasks. Thorough grounding in wireless networking basics. Coverage of 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, Bluetooth, cell data, and more. Details tailored to Windows, Macintosh, Palm, PocketPC, and Linux users. Suggestions for extending your network and linking multiple locations. Real-world discussions on protecting home wireless networks from snoops. Advice about how to make a small office wireless network as secure as a large corporate network. Hard-won tips on finding and using wireless networks while traveling. Troubleshooting advice to help you figure out sticky situations.