Beginning Fedora Desktop: Fedora 20 Edition is a complete guide to using the Fedora 20 Desktop Linux release as your daily driver for multimedia, productivity, social networking, the GNOME 3 desktop, administrative tasks, and more. Author and Linux expert Richard Petersen delves into the operating system as a whole and offers you a complete treatment of Fedora 20 Desktop configuration and use. You'll discover how to install and update the Fedora 20 Desktop, learn which applications perform which functions, how to manage software, use of the GNOME 3 and KDE desktop configuration tools, useful shell commands, and both the Fedora administration and network tools. Get the most out of Fedora 20 Desktop -- including free Office suites, editors, e-book readers, music and video applications and codecs, email clients, Web browsers, FTP and BitTorrent clients, microblogging and IM applications -- with a copy of Beginning Fedora Desktop: Fedora 20 Edition at your side.

The perfect companion for mastering the latest version of Fedora As a free, open source Linux operating system sponsored by Red Hat, Fedora can either be a stepping stone to Enterprise or used as a viable operating system for those looking for frequent updates. Written by veteran authors of perennial bestsellers, this book serves as an ideal companion for Linux users and offers a thorough look at the basics of the new Fedora 12. Step-by-step instructions make the Linux installation simple while clear explanations walk you through best practices for taking advantage of the desktop interface. You'll learn how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor. Plus, the authors describe key system administration skills, such as setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats. Coverage includes: An Overview of Fedora Installing Fedora Getting Productive with the Desktop Using Linux Commands Accessing and Running Applications Publishing with Fedora Music, Video, and Images in Linux Using the Internet and the Web Understanding System Administration Setting Up and Supporting Users Automating System Tasks Backing Up and Restoring Files Computer Security Issues Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Printers and Printing Setting Up a File Server Setting Up a Mail Server Setting Up an FTP Server Setting Up a Web Server Setting Up an LDAP Address Book Server Setting Up a DHCP Server Setting Up a MySQL Database Server Making Servers Public with DNS Setting Up Virtual Servers Whether a new or power user of Fedora, you'll benefit from Fedora Bible 2010 Edition: Featuring Fedora Linux 12. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

A Practical Guide to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux takes the reader from beginner to advanced. Mark Sobell teaches both the "hows" and the "whys" of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux to help readers reach the solution faster than ever. Now fully updated for both Fedora Core 19 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, this new edition walks readers through every essential feature and technique they'll need now and for years to come.

Master the latest version of Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux with the step-by-step instructions and hands-on advice in Fedora 9 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Bible. Learn key system administration skills like setting users and automating system tasks, understand the latest security issues and threats, and gain confidence with using and customizing the desktop menus, icons, and window manager. Updated every six months to correspond with the latest Fedora release, this book includes an official Fedora 9 LiveCD so that you can practice your knowledge and improve your skills. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Get all the essentials of the major changes in Fedora 14 Veteran authors Christopher Negus and Eric Foster-Johnson provide you with a thorough look at the skills needed to master the latest version of Fedora and Red Hat Linux. Their step-by-step instructions walk you through a painless and simple installation of Linux; then you'll explore the major changes to the release of Fedora 14 while also revisiting the previous version so you can see what features have been updated and revised. Focuses on the essentials of the updated and new elements of Fedora Linux 14 Addresses using packagekit, running Windows apps, scanning images, and installing over the Internet Touches on how to work in a Linux office with MSFT office compatible office apps Covers new material on zarafa, xenner, deja dup, and more Features a DVD that includes the latest distribution of Fedora Linux as well as a bootable Fedora LiveCD Fedora 14 includes many important updates and additions -- this book gets you up to date on the most essential changes.

"Mastering Red Hat Linux 8.1" is aimed at beginning to advanced users who want to install, configure, and network Linux. It teaches non-Unix Windows users how to get Red Hat Linux up and running.