Download or read book Linux Mint Essentials written by Jay LaCroix and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A task-oriented look at Linux Mint, using actual real-world examples to stimulate learning. Each topic is presented in an easy-to-follow order, with hands-on activities to reinforce the content. If you are starting out with Linux from a different platform or are well versed with Linux Mint and want a guide that shows you how to exploit certain functionality, this book is for you. No previous Linux experience is assumed.
Download or read book Linux Mint 20 written by Richard Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linux Mint 20 (Ulyana) is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTR (Long Term Release). The Cinnamon and Mate desktops are examined in detail. Cinnamon and Mate have custom Mint menus to manage access to applications and devices. Advanced components are also examined such as the LightDM Display Manager, Warpinator, Timeshift, NetworkManager, the Samba server, and Mint software management applications (Software Manager and Update Manager). The Linux Mint X-Apps are also reviewed, including Xplayer, Xed, and Xviewer. Administration topics include system tools, managing users, file systems, Bluetooth setup, printer configuration, and network folder and file sharing. In addition, configuration of wired and wireless connections, firewalls, and service management using systemd are covered. Shared resources are also examined, including the CUPS printing server, the NFS Linux network file server, and Samba Windows file server.
Download or read book Linux Mint 21 2 Cinnamon For Beginners written by Deyan Arnaudov and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of using Micro$oft Windows? Want to try something different? Well, Linux Mint is one of the best alternatives for you! Why? Because, Linux Mint is one of the most popular Linux operating system in the world. What you do on a Windows computer, you can do on a Linux computer. This Linux Mint tutorial, will show how to download, install, configure and use, the most common, Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon operating system features, but will not show you how to configure or install a third party software programs, like Mozilla Firefox browser, for example. The reason is, because this tutorial concentrates mainly on installing, configuring and using the Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon operating system itself. Linux used to be very difficult to learn and use, many years ago. But, not anymore. These days, Linux operating system, is easy to learn and use, just like Micro$oft Windows. All those common tasks like browsing the Internet, playing music, watching videos, watching Youtube videos, writing office documents, printing documents, playing games, and other common computer tasks, you do on a daily basis, with Windows, you can do with Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon. And Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon is a free operating system, does not cost you anythings, and you can download, install and use thousands of free program applications, in Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, by using the Software Manager, which comes with the Linux Mint. Linux Mint, is a very stable, and secure operating system, and there are nearly no viruses for Linux, although there are some, but not many. The author of this tutorial, has been using the Linux operating system, for many years now, and never had a single virus issues, on the computer, and never needed to install, any antivirus software, on his Linux computers. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, download and install the Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon operating system, on your computer, and start using it, by following this guide. I hope you enjoy using it.
Download or read book The Linux Mint Beginner s Guide Second Edition written by Jonathan Moeller and published by Jonathan Moeller. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux written by Mark G. Sobell and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2011 with total page 1307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Complete, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Ubuntu Linux The #1 Ubuntu server resource, fully updated for Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx)-the Long Term Support (LTS) release many companies will rely on for years! Updated JumpStarts help you set up Samba, Apache, Mail, FTP, NIS, OpenSSH, DNS, and other complex servers in minutes Hundreds of up-to-date examples, plus comprehensive indexes that deliver instant access to answers you can trust Mark Sobell's A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux®, Third Edition, is the most thorough and up-to-date reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu, and also offers comprehensive coverage of servers--critical for anybody interested in unleashing the full power of Ubuntu. This edition has been fully updated for Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), a milestone Long Term Support (LTS) release, which Canonical will support on desktops until 2013 and on servers until 2015. Sobell walks you through every essential feature and technique, from installing Ubuntu to working with GNOME, Samba, exim4, Apache, DNS, NIS, LDAP, g ufw, firestarter, iptables, even Perl scripting. His exceptionally clear explanations demystify everything from networking to security. You'll find full chapters on running Ubuntu from the command line and desktop (GUI), administrating systems, setting up networks and Internet servers, and much more. Fully updated JumpStart sections help you get complex servers running--often in as little as five minutes. Sobell draws on his immense Linux knowledge to explain both the "hows" and the "whys" of Ubuntu. He's taught hundreds of thousands of readers and never forgets what it's like to be new to Linux. Whether you're a user, administrator, or programmer, you'll find everything you need here--now, and for many years to come. The world's most practical Ubuntu Linux book is now even more useful! This book delivers Hundreds of easy-to-use Ubuntu examples Important networking coverage, including DNS, NFS, and Cacti Coverage of crucial Ubuntu topics such as sudo and the Upstart init daemon More detailed, usable coverage of Internet server configuration, including Apache (Web) and exim4 (email) servers State-of-the-art security techniques, including up-to-date firewall setup techniques using gufw and iptables, and a full chapter on OpenSSH A complete introduction to Perl scripting for automated administration Deeper coverage of essential admin tasks-from managing users to CUPS printing, configuring LANs to building a kernel Complete instructions on keeping Ubuntu systems up-to-date using aptitude, Synaptic, and the Software Sources window And much more...including a 500+ term glossary Includes DVD! Get the full version of Lucid Lynx, the latest Ubuntu LTS release!
Download or read book Learn Linux in a Month of Lunches written by Steven Ovadia and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary Learn Linux in a Month of Lunches shows you how to install and use Linux for all the things you do with your OS, like connecting to a network, installing software, and securing your system. Whether you're just curious about Linux or have to get up and running for your job, you'll appreciate how this book concentrates on the tasks you need to know how to do in 23 easy lessons. About the Technology If you've only used Windows or Mac OS X, you may be daunted by the Linux operating system. And yet learning Linux doesn't have to be hard, and the payoff is great. Linux is secure, flexible, and free. It's less susceptible to malicious attacks, and when it is attacked, patches are available quickly. If you don't like the way it looks or behaves, you can change it. And best of all, Linux allows users access to different desktop interfaces and loads of software, almost all of it completely free. About the Book Learn Linux in a Month of Lunches shows you how to install and use Linux for all the things you do with your OS, like connecting to a network, installing software, and securing your system. Whether you're just curious about Linux or need it for your job, you'll appreciate how this book focuses on just the tasks you need to learn. In easy-to-follow lessons designed to take an hour or less, you'll learn how to use the command line, along with practical topics like installing software, customizing your desktop, printing, and even basic networking. You'll find a road map to the commands and processes you need to be instantly productive. What's Inside Master the command line Learn about file systems Understand desktop environments Go from Linux novice to expert in just one month About the Reader This book is for anyone looking to learn how to use Linux. No previous Linux experience required. About the Author Steven Ovadia is a professor and librarian at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY. He curates The Linux Setup, a large collection of interviews with desktop Linux users, and writes for assorted library science journals. Table of Contents PART 1 - GETTING LINUX UP AND RUNNING Before you begin Getting to know Linux Installing Linux Getting to know your system Desktop environments Navigating your desktop PART 2 - A HOME OFFICE IN LINUX Installing software An introduction to Linux home/office software Text files and editors Working with files and folders on the command line Working with common command-line applications, part 1 Working with common command-line applications, part 2 Using the command line productively Explaining the Linux filesystem hierarchy Windows programs in Linux Establishing a workflow PART 3 - HOME SYSTEM ADMIN ON LINUX An in-depth look at package management and maintenance Updating the operating system Linux security Connecting to other computers Printing Version control for non-programmers Never the end
Download or read book Linux Mint System Administrator s Beginner s Guide written by Arturo Fernandez Montoro and published by Packt Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise Packt Beginner's Guide to get you started with administering a Linux Mint system. This book is for those users who want to become Linux Mint system administrators and need to start learning quickly. It's assumed that you have a basic knowledge of GNU/Linux operating systems, as well as being familiar with concepts, such as kernel, filesystems, users, accounts, groups, and disk partitions
Download or read book The Linux Mint Beginner s Guide written by Jonathan Moeller and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Linux Mint Beginner's Guide 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.
Download or read book Learning Linux Mint written by Daryl Wood and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this Learning Linux Mint training course, expert author Daryl Wood will teach you everything you need to know to get up and running with this open-source operating system. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no experience with Linux Mint is required. You will start with an overview of Linux Mint, looking at the Mint menu and panel, then jump into learning about file management. From there, Daryl will teach you about navigating and permissions, as well as text editing and appearance and system settings, such as themes, backgrounds, preferences, and hardware. Finally, this video tutorial will cover advanced topics, including the disks application, disk management, networking, and system logs, monitoring, and backup."--Resource description page.
Download or read book The Linux Command Line 2nd Edition written by William Shotts and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer--now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the book's short, easily-digestible chapters, you'll learn how to: • Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks • Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management • Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines • Edit files with Vi, the world's most popular text editor • Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks • Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed Once you overcome your initial "shell shock," you'll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust.
Download or read book Linux Mint 18 written by William Rowley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an exploration of Linux Mint, which is a Linux distribution. It has been updated to Linux Mint 18.0, which is the latest version of this Linux distribution. The first part of the book is a guide to Linux Mint. The reader will learn the features and benefits which one can enjoy when using this kind of operating system, and some of the tasks which they can perform. The book then guides you on how you can install Linux Mint on your system. This includes the initial steps of downloading the ISO image of Linux Mint, and then burning it to the DVD. You will learn how to test the downloaded ISO so as to know whether it has errors or not. The book explains how you can use this operating system from the DVD, what is known as a "live DVD." You will also learn how to install it as the only operating system on your PC or alongside another operating system. The process of managing software and packages in Linux Mint is explored in detail. This involves grouping the software into packages, performing upgrades, and managing other tasks. Linux Mint is discussed in detail, and you will learn the purpose of some of the features you will be seen in the desktop and how to use them. Some of the best tricks in Linux Mint, such as the various ways of copying and pasting text, as well as taking notes using the best applications is discussed, so you will learn how to perform such tasks. The following topics are discussed in this book: -What is Linux Mint? -Installation of Linux Mint -Linux Mint Desktop -Software Management
Download or read book Learn Linux in 5 Days written by Jason Cannon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn how to use Linux and level up your career but are pressed for time, read on. As the founder of the Linux Training Academy and an instructor of several courses, I've had the good fortune of helping thousands of people hone their Linux skills. Interacting with so many people who are just getting started with the Linux operating system has given me invaluable insight into the particular struggles and challenges people face at this stage.One of the biggest challenges for people interested in learning the ins and outs of Linux is simply a lack of time. When you are working with a limited and extremely valuable resource you want to make sure you make the most of it.The next biggest challenge for Linux newcomers is knowing where to start. There is so much information available that deciding what to focus your attention on first is a big enough hurdle to keep many people from even starting. What's worse is starting down the path of learning only to discover too many concepts, commands, and nuances that aren't explained. This kind of experience is frustrating and leaves you with more questions than answers. That's why I've written this book. Not only have I condensed the most important material into five sections, each designed to be consumed in a day, I've also structured the content in a logical and systematic manner. This way you'll be sure to make the most out of your time by learning the foundational aspects of Linux first and then building upon that foundation each day.In Learn Linux in 5 Days you will learn the most important concepts and commands, and be guided step-by-step through several practical and real-world examples. As new concepts, commands, or jargon are encountered they are explained in plain language, making it easy to understand. Here is what you will learn by reading Learn Linux in 5 Days: How to get access to a Linux server if you don't already. What a Linux distribution is and which one to choose. What software is needed to connect to Linux from Mac and Windows computers. Screenshots included. What SSH is and how to use it, including creating and using SSH keys. The file system layout of Linux systems and where to find programs, configurations, and documentation. The basic Linux commands you'll use most often. Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting directories. Listing, reading, creating, editing, copying, and deleting files. Exactly how permissions work and how to decipher the most cryptic Linux permissions with ease. How to use the nano, vi, and emacs editors. Two methods to search for files and directories. How to compare the contents of files. What pipes are, why they are useful, and how to use them. How to compress files to save space and make transferring data easy. How and why to redirect input and output from applications. How to customize your shell prompt. How to be efficient at the command line by using aliases, tab completion, and your shell history. How to schedule and automate jobs using cron. How to switch users and run processes as others. Where to go for even more in-depth coverage on each topic. What you learn in Learn Linux in 5 Days applies to any Linux environment including Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, RedHat, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Slackware, and more. Scroll up, click the Buy Now With 1 Click button and get started learning Linux today!
Download or read book Linux Mint for Absolute Beginners written by Surendhar R and published by Apress. This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linux Mint for Absolute Beginners is your step-by-step guide to using the popular Linux distribution: Linux Mint. With easy-to-install hardware and full multimedia support, Mint is the perfect solution for your general computing needs. From start to finish, Linux Mint for Absolute Beginners teaches you how to start using Linux Mint easily, migrate your existing files, and run your new setup so that it performs in the best way. You will start with the basics: how to get Mint installed, how to use Mate and Cinnamon desktop environments, and how to configure your Internet connection. Next you'll learn how to set up your apps, and connect to your office via VPN. Whether your aim is enterprise usage, home usage, or multimedia usage, personalized setups are provided for each situation. In learning these, you'll become fluent in all aspects of Linux Mint. As well as all this, there is an entire chapter dedicated to migrating from Windows XP, or Windows 8. Even though written with Windows users in mind, anyone can use these techniques to migrate to Linux Mint. Whether you are a home user, business user, or design professional, you can use Linux Mint. Anyone looking for a modern, sophisticated operating system will find exactly what they are looking for in this book - get started with Linux Mint for Absolute Beginners today.
Download or read book Linux in Action written by David Clinton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-08-19 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary Linux in Action is a task-based tutorial that will give you the skills and deep understanding you need to administer a Linux-based system. This hands-on book guides you through 12 real-world projects so you can practice as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review of best practices, new terms, and exercises. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology You can't learn anything without getting your hands dirty including Linux. Skills like securing files, folders, and servers, safely installing patches and applications, and managing a network are required for any serious user, including developers, administrators, and DevOps professionals. With this hands-on tutorial, you'll roll up your sleeves and learn Linux project by project. About the Book Linux in Action guides you through 12 real-world projects, including automating a backup-and-restore system, setting up a private Dropbox-style file cloud, and building your own MediaWiki server. You'll try out interesting examples as you lock in core practices like virtualization, disaster recovery, security, backup, DevOps, and system troubleshooting. Each chapter ends with a review of best practices, new terms, and exercises. What's inside Setting up a safe Linux environment Managing secure remote connectivity Building a system recovery device Patching and upgrading your system About the Reader No prior Linux admin experience is required. About the Author David Clinton is a certified Linux Server Professional, seasoned instructor, and author of Manning's bestselling Learn Amazon Web Services in a Month of Lunches. Table of Contents Welcome to Linux Linux virtualization: Building a Linux working environment Remote connectivity: Safely accessing networked machines Archive management: Backing up or copying entire file systems Automated administration: Configuring automated offsite backups Emergency tools: Building a system recovery device Web servers: Building a MediaWiki server Networked file sharing: Building a Nextcloud file-sharing server Securing your web server Securing network connections: Creating a VPN or DMZ System monitoring: Working with log files Sharing data over a private network Troubleshooting system performance issues Troubleshooting network issues Troubleshooting peripheral devices DevOps tools: Deploying a scripted server environment using Ansible
Download or read book Linux Mint 20 2 written by Richard Petersen and published by Surfing Turtle Press. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linux mint 20.2 (Uma) is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTR (Long Term Release). The Cinnamon and Mate desktops are examined in detail. Cinnamon and Mate have custom Mint menus to manage access to applications and devices. Advanced components are also examined such as the LightDM Display Manager, Warpinator, Timeshift, NetworkManager, the Samba server, and Mint software management applications (Software Manager and Update Manager). The Linux Mint X-Apps are also reviewed, including Xplayer, Xed, and Xviewer. Administration topics include system tools, managing users, file systems, Bluetooth setup, printer configuration, and network folder and file sharing. In addition, configuration of wired and wireless connections, firewalls, and service management using systemd are covered. Shared resources are also examined, including the CUPS printing server, the NFS Linux network file server, and Samba Windows file server. Be advised that there are few changes between Linux Mint 20.2 and Linux Mint 20.
Download or read book Linux written by Mike McGrath and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an introduction to the use of the Linux operating system and some of the popular applications that are bundled with most Linux distributions. This book aims to be the perfect hand-holding guide for those who have some experience of the Windows operating system but now want to explore Linux for the first time.
Download or read book Learning Kali Linux written by Ric Messier and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 600 security tools in its arsenal, the Kali Linux distribution can be overwhelming. Experienced and aspiring security professionals alike may find it challenging to select the most appropriate tool for conducting a given test. This practical book covers Kali’s expansive security capabilities and helps you identify the tools you need to conduct a wide range of security tests and penetration tests. You’ll also explore the vulnerabilities that make those tests necessary. Author Ric Messier takes you through the foundations of Kali Linux and explains methods for conducting tests on networks, web applications, wireless security, password vulnerability, and more. You’ll discover different techniques for extending Kali tools and creating your own toolset. Learn tools for stress testing network stacks and applications Perform network reconnaissance to determine what’s available to attackers Execute penetration tests using automated exploit tools such as Metasploit Use cracking tools to see if passwords meet complexity requirements Test wireless capabilities by injecting frames and cracking passwords Assess web application vulnerabilities with automated or proxy-based tools Create advanced attack techniques by extending Kali tools or developing your own Use Kali Linux to generate reports once testing is complete
