Linux For Dummies 8th Edition by Dee-Ann LeBlanc

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Focusing on Fedora Core 6, this accessible guide shows newcomers how to create a full-featured Linux desktop setup that's comparable to a Windows systemSubstantially revised and updated with new material on setting up a wireless home network, recycling an old Windows computer as a Linux home-networking server, running Linux on a laptop, editing digital photos, managing and playing audio and video, using open source productivity software, and moreThe DVD features the full Fedora Core show more installation and Fedora Core CD ISOs; there's also a coupon for readers who prefer to get Fedora show less

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piquant00 28 reviews

Bought this book "back in the day," 1997, wanting to learn more about Linux and other so-called "alternative" OSes. Even though I didn't succeed in installing Linux on my PC at the time (still too noobish, and Linux installs of that period were not forgiving for noobs), I'm glad I bought it and don't consider it a wasted read at all.

Been running Linux (and only Linux) for four years now. Here's to humble beginnings!

Oct 20, 2018

John5918 531 reviews

I suppose all computer books get out of date very quickly. In the past I have appreciated the "Dummies" books to help me with my computers, but I don't find this Linux one as helpful. It doesn't cover some of the newer Linux systems such as Suse and Ubuntu.

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Aug 1, 2006

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