Written by award-winning author Keir Thomas, Beginning SUSE Linux, Second Edition is the comprehensive guide to openSUSE Linux 10.1, the community-created version of SUSE Linux.
The book starts with an introduction to the world of Linux and the open source community, and this is followed by an illustrated step-by-step guide to openSUSE installation and hardware configuration.
A special edition of openSUSE 10.1 is provided on the DVD-ROM that comes with the book. This version includes several additional items of proprietary software, as well as all the �devel� software packages, making for a comprehensive package.
The book shows how to wield total control over your newly installed operating system. It will guide you through system customization opportunities and common tasks like listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, and performing office- and Internet-related tasks. A large part of the book is dedicated to advanced command-line techniques necessary to maintain your system and become a true Linux master!
This second edition of the best-selling first edition has been boosted by 200 pages to over 700 in total, and has been completely revised and updated. Beginning SUSE Linux, Second Edition is the only print title to cover openSUSE 10.1.
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Rating: - Outstanding for a Linux newbee
I'm new to Linux, fed up with Windoze decided on Open SUSE for my first distro. This book alone moved me from a Linux newbee to a power user. Based on this book I can install Packages, effectively use the Terminal, install Windows Applications with Wine-Doors. I have successfully moved from XP to Linux SUSE in less than a month, and I'm 62 years old. I highly recommend Beginning SUSE Linux for anyone moving from Windows to Linux. I have since purchased other "Beginning" books from Apress and they ... Read More
Rating: - Book is full of typos and errors
As I am going through the book there are a bunch of errors and typos. There are some erratas on the Apress Site but not all. I have attempted to contact apress customer service about the issues, but only have recieved and automated response. After the author finishes his diatribe about Microsoft and the empire of evil, I find it funny the excuses he tells for the problems within SUSE Linux, apparently a blind fanboy that cannot see the cracks present. He also complains about people who give him ... Read More
Rating: - Your all around review...
I've noticed that someone had stated that this book is biased towards Microsoft. That is somewhat true, the author has compared GNU/Linux/OpenSUSE to Microsoft. Why because Microsoft is the dominate OS made these days and shipped with computers, so why not compare GNU/Linux against Microsoft? He could have compared to MAC, but then I wouldn't have known any of the comparison because I find MAC to be crap... But anyways; sure a Microsoft Fanboy says it's bias, but it's actually just comparison.
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Rating: - Really helped this newbie
Well this isn't the first time i have tried to learn Linux. Being a long time Windows user, it's always been a struggle to get Linux under my belt. One of the biggest hurdles has always been hardware support. Compared to Windows, Linux can sometimes be a real chore to get drivers for. I recently tried OpenSUSE and was really impressed with what i saw. But my first stumbling block was the wireless driver. My house is just not set up to have CAT5 running around. I HAD to get the wireless working. ... Read More
Rating: - Good beginner book on SLED
If you can put aside the Microsoft bashing and just go through the material it has just about everything you want in a beginner book for SLED. I recommend this book to friends and colleagues looking to take their first jump into the world of Linux.
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- Outstanding for a Linux newbee
- Book is full of typos and errors
- Your all around review...