In this guide, you’ll find out why Linux offers a real alternative to other operating systems, how you can install Linux on to your computer for free, and how to get to grips with using Linux on a daily basis without any techno jargon.
Book Description
This guide can help both beginners and seasoned computer users alike learn all the important parts of choosing, using and installing Linux, a great free operating system for your computer and help you remove dependency on non-free, closed source software that is commonplace in Microsoft Windows or Mac OS.
In the main chapter by chapter guide, you’ll find out why Linux offers a real alternative to other operating systems, how you can install Linux on to your computer for free, and how to get to grips with using Linux on a daily basis without any techno jargon!
Table of Contents
- What is Linux?
- Why Linux – What are the benefits?
- Choosing a distribution
- Preparing to install Linux
- Installing Linux
- What’s this GNOME Thing?
- What’s this KDE thing?
- How do I get software for Linux?
- How do I install software?
- Using Linux every day for work and play
- Managing files and directories
- I don’t know any commands