Spring Into Linux

As open source software becomes more widely used, many people are switching to Linux, the open source personal computer operating system. Written for relatively experienced personal computer users new to Linux, this book provides an introduction to the operating system and its functionality. Topics covered in the books 19 chapters include choosing the type of Linux distribution, installation, using the desktop and the command line, Linux accounts, file management, applications and programs, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, printing, the Internet, multimedia, email and messaging, editing text files, and shell scripts. In addition a pair of appendixes discuss building regular Linux expressions found in applications and commands available for use with the command-line interface. Annotation c2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Janet Valade has 20 years experience in the computing ?eld. Her background includes experience as a technical writer for several companies, as a Web designer/programmer for an engineering ?rm, and as a systems analyst in a university environment where, for over 10 years, she supervised the installation and operation of computing resources, designed and developed a state-wide data archive, provided technical support to faculty and staff, wrote numerous technical papers and documentation, and designed and presented seminars and workshops on a variety of technology topics.

Janet currently has two published booksPHP & MySQL for Dummies, Second Edition, andPHP 5 for Dummies. In addition, she has authored chapters for several Linux and Web development books.

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