Publisher's Synopsis
The fastest way to get the most out of any Linux system! This book brings together the essential skills, techniques, and tips you need most. Whether you are looking for hard-to-find tips about how to configure Linux for a laptop or a concise summary of the most critical security features that will prevent hacker attacks, Linux To Go provides the kind of expert advice you can really use. After a quick review of the most common commands that everyone who uses Linux needs to understand, you are shown how to easily configure a variety of devices, including CD-ROM drives, Zip Drives, Network Interface Cards, and printers, and you are walked through key system and network administration functions. Other practical topics covered include: * Connecting to the Internet. * Setting up and administering an FTP server. * Installing and configuring Apache Web Server. * Connecting Windows machines to a Linux server with TCP/IP. * Upgrading Linux and rebuilding the kernel.;The critical information you need to make using your Linux system as painless as possible is all here in a practical, distilled format that provides real solutions to the problems frequently encountered by new and experienced Linux users.