Ebook: Linux Essentials

Linux Essentials; Introduction; What Is Linux?; Chapter 1: Selecting an Operating System; What Is an OS?; Investigating User Interfaces; Where Does Linux Fit in the OS World?; What Is a Distribution?; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 2: Investigating Linux's Principles and Philosophy; Linux through the Ages; Using Open Source Software; Understanding OS Roles; The Essentials and Beyond; Chapter 3: Understanding Software Licensing; Investigating Software Licenses; The Free Software Foundation; The Open Source Initiative; The Creative Commons; Using Open Source Licenses.;A unique, full-color introduction to Linux fundamentals. Serving as a low-cost, secure alternative to expensive operating systems, Linux is a UNIX-based, open source operating system. Full-color and concise, this beginner's guide takes a learning-by-doing approach to understanding the essentials of Linux. Each chapter begins by clearly identifying what you will learn in the chapter, followed by a straightforward discussion of concepts that leads you right into hands-on tutorials.