Linux For Dummies,6th Edition, shows first-time Linux desktop users how to install and use Linux on the desktop
in the For Dummies' friendly, easy-to-understand style.
This edition focuses on the latest versions of six of the
most popular Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SuSE, Mandrake, Xandros, Linspire (formerly Lindows), and Knoppix. It includes distribution-specific installation instructions. It has one chapter devoted exclusively to installing Fedora Core, the most popular distribution, and another chapter with individual sections for installing each of the remaining distributions.
Other topics covered include prepping your computer for Linux; booting and stopping Linux; connecting to the Internet; surfing the Web; using email; using cool Internet tools; and manipulating files and directories.
Part I: Getting Your Feet Wet.
Part II: Internet Now!
Part III: Getting Up to Speed with Linux.
Part IV: Getting Things Done.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Part VI: Appendixes.