Computer Beginner’s Guides
The Linux Command Line Beginner’s Guide
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The Linux Command Line Beginner’s Guide gives users new to Linux an introduction to the command line environment.
In the Guide, you’ll learn how to:
-Copy, move, and delete files and directories.
-Create, delete, and manage users.
-Create, delete, and manage groups.
-Use virtual terminals.
-Use the bash shell.
-Safely use the root account with su and sudo.
-Change permissions and ownership of files and directories.
-Create and edit text files from the command line, without using a graphical editor.
-Diagnose network connectivity problems.
-And many other topics.
The Linux Mint Beginner’s Guide
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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.
The Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide
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The Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide gives users new to Ubuntu Linux an overview of the operating system, from simple command-line tasks to advanced server configuration.
In the Guide, you’ll learn how to:
-Use the Ubuntu command line.
-Manage users, groups, and file permissions.
-Install software on a Ubuntu 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.
-Install a DHCP server for IP address management.
-Install a LAMP server.
-Install web applications like WordPress and Drupal.
-Configure an FTP server.
-Manage ebooks.
-Convert digital media.
-Manage and configure Unity, the new Ubuntu interface.
-And many other topics.
The Ubuntu Desktop Beginner’s Guide
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Want to use Ubuntu without having to learn the command line? Then this is the book for you! THE UBUNTU DESKTOP BEGINNER’S GUIDE will show you how to use the Ubuntu desktop interface and perform common tasks with the operating system.
In the guide, you’ll earn how to:
-Install Ubuntu.
-Install the latest updates for Ubuntu.
-Configure and use Ubuntu’s Unity environment.
-Master the Launcher, the Dash, and the Heads-Up Display.
-Create and manage user accounts.
-Manage files and folders.
-Use email from Ubuntu.
-Manage removable media like USB hard drives and flash drives.
-Use wired networks.
-Use wireless networks.
-Find applications and install them using Ubuntu Software Center.
-Listen to music.
-Watch video.
The Windows Command Line Beginner’s Guide
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The Windows Command Line Beginner’s Guide gives users new to the Windows command line an overview of the Command Prompt, from simple tasks to network configuration.
In the Guide, you’ll learn how to:
-Manage the Command Prompt.
-Copy & paste from the Windows Command Prompt.
-Create batch files.
-Remotely manage Windows machines from the command line.
-Manage disks, partitions, and volumes.
-Set an IP address and configure other network settings.
-Set and manage NTFS and file sharing permissions.
-Customize and modify the Command Prompt.
-Create and manage file shares.
-Copy, move, and delete files and directories from the command line.
-And many other topics.
The Windows 8 Beginner’s Guide
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Important Note: Microsoft Support for Windows 8 was discontinued in January 2016.
Intended for new Windows 8 users, this book gives you an overview of Microsoft’s new tablet operating system. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 screenshots, this book will explain many of the most important features of Windows 8.