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Old 23-09-2007, 01:47 PM   #1
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Fundamentals
This course includes the history of Linux and what distinguishes Open Source Software from proprietary software. On the practical side students learn the fundamental commands and approach needed to start using Linux.

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System Administration
This courses teaches students how to install GNU/Linux. The courses uses the Debian distro as an example. Students install, create and manage user accounts, install new hardware, make backups and many other mission critical tasks a System Administrator would need to know.

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Network Administration
This course teaches the fundamentals of networking, what the TCP/IP protocol stack consists of and how the different layers of the network stack influence communication on a network. You will learn how Linux can be used as a router and the basic principles of digital encryption and digital signatures used to keep email secure. As well as how to set up secure connections between different Linux machines by using SSH.

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Shell Scripting
This course teaches students how to create shell scripts, the use of Regular expressions, file manipulation with sed, grep and awk and how to tie all this new knowledge into scripts that make using Linux so simple.

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Internals
This course is designed to help the student understand the inner workings of the Linux kernel. Often a good understanding of how the operating system manages hardware and other resources to do its work, will helps people solve problems and appreciate the work that goes into making a computer work.

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Electives
This course teaches students how to configure server serivices such as the Apache web server, the Squid Proxy server, the Bind name server ,Sendmail and Exim Mail servers are discussed. For those who want to know a little more than the average user.

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The above 5 Guides are included in Digit's June 2007 DVD
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Introduction to Linux - A Hands on Guide
Many people still believe that learning Linux is difficult, or that only experts can understand how a Linux system works. Though there is a lot of free documentation available, the documentation is widely scattered on the Web, and often confusing, since it is usually oriented toward experienced UNIX or Linux users. Today, thanks to the advancements in development, Linux has grown in popularity both at home and at work. The goal of this guide is to show people of all ages that Linux can be simple and fun, and used for all kinds of purposes.

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Ubuntu Linux Essentials
Ubuntu Linux Essentials takes a step by step approach to installing, using and administering Ubuntu Linux.

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The Easiest Linux Guide You'll Ever Read - an Introduction to Linux for Windows Users
This is a 160-page book geared towards people who are competent with using Windows, who have never attempted to use Linux but are interested in giving it a try.

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Getting Started With Fedora
An Guide for a fedora newbie

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Basic Steps to Running a Secure Fedora Linux Machine
This guide helps to run fedora as smooth as silk.

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Pocket Linux Guide
A Guide to Pocket Linux... This is very interesting, must read!

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Fedora 7 Installation Guide
Fedora 7 Installation Guide ...for dummies

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GNOME 2.14 Desktop System Administration Guide
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Linux Device Drivers 2nd Edition
Linux Device Drivers is, on the surface, a book about writing device drivers for the Linux system. It should be an interesting source of information both for people who want to experiment with their computer and for technical programmers who face the need to deal with the inner levels of a Linux box.
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Linux Security for Beginners
A linux security guide for dummies

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Red Hat Linux 9 Red Hat Linux Customization Guide
The Red Hat Linux Customization Guide is part of Red Hat’s growing commitment to provide useful
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The Linux Cookbook - Tips and Techniques for Everyday Use
Everyone know that Linux isn't difficult to use, especially when compared with other software and operating systems. What was needed was a guide to show people how to use it to get things done: "Oh, you want to do that? Here, type this." And that explains the premise of this book -- a hands-on guide to get things done on a Linux system.
"I tried others but none showed me how to use Linux for daily use. That is where this book excels. It's packed with information that you can actually USE!"

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Ubuntu Desktop Guide
A Official Ubuntu Desktop Guide

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RedHat Guides
x86 Installation Guide[
Getting Started Guide
Customization Guide
Reference Guide
Security Guide
System Administration Primer
Glossary
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Last Update: 05-08-2007
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Test Driving Linux Mint Cassandra
The final version of Linux Mint 3.0 (codename Cassandra)

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Mandriva Linux Inside
"Mandriva Linux Inside "is a free electronic magazine , made by the Mandriva Linux Community.

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The Solaris 10 Operating System
A Official Guide from SUN

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Solaris 10 Security
Information was collected from Solaris 10 Community

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LOOKING GLASS (LG3D Live CD) Gude ***** Must Read! *****
LG3D is based on Sun’s Looking Glass Project. Imagine this stunning 3D environment on your desktop—in less than two minutes. Just burn the CD and get going!

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OpenOffice.org User Guide
A basic guide to OpenOffice

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OpenOffice.org 2.x... and beyond
Fully featured Guide for 2.x and beyond.

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Fedora Linux Essentials
Fully featured Guide for 2.x and beyond.

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How to Install Compiz-Fusion on Ubuntu Studio
This guide will help u to install Compiz-Fusion in Ubuntu 7.04 and older easily.
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How to Install Compiz Fusion on Ubuntu Studio
This guide will help u to install Compiz-Fusion in Ubuntu Studio easily.
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Installing Ubuntu 7.10
Installing Ubuntu 7.10. Gutsy Gibbon step-by-step installation guide with screenshots!
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[HOT PICK: ]Upgrading your existing Ubuntu installation to Ubuntu 7.10
You can only directly upgrade to Ubuntu 7.10 ("Gutsy Gibbon") from Ubuntu 7.04 ("Feisty Fawn")
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openSUSE 10.3 GNOME Quick Start
openSUSE 10.3 provides all the tools and resources you need for effective home computing and computing on the go. Using this Quick Start guide, you can easily start using suse!
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And Thanks for having a peek at my compilation. This took me two hours to create. This list will be updated ocassionally

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Excellent collection. Thank you.
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Thanks a lot, nice aggregate of essential and easy to use learning material.
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other members are welcomed to suggest or give links to new book and guides. which will be added to the list
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Nice work out theere Reps added Here's my contribution All Linux Distro's Links/Online Guides/Forums!
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Ubuntu 7.04 to 7.10 upgrade guide, Quick Start to openSUSE 10.3 and more... See the First Post for full list.

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