Linix is a UNIX-like open source OS. It is available as a free download, and third-party distributions such as Red Hat Linux provide a variety of tailored options. Intended to arm users with the advanced skills they need to confidently use Linux; this volume contains step-by-step instructions for customization, optimization, troubleshooting, shortcuts and third-party tools for working more efficiently in Linux. It covers topics with little to no documentation and all major distributions of Linux: Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, Slackware and UnitedLinux. There are also many tips and tricks included which provide help for: desktop/client tools, hardware tools, system admin tools, networking tools, server tools, printing with CUPs, kernal optimization, intruder protection with Tripwire, SysV startup scripts, hard disk optimization and scanner help.

Author Biography

Roderick W. Smith is an experienced Linux administrator and author or co--author of several other Linux books, including Linux System Administration, Linux Samba Server Administration, and Linux+ Study Guide.