Chapter 23Dealing with Linux Devices

The typical Linux system has lots of different hardware devices connected to it. The list can include hard drives, monitors, keyboards, printers, audio cards, and network cards. Part of your job as a Linux administrator is to make sure all of those devices are working, and working properly. This chapter walks you through how to install and troubleshoot the different types of hardware devices that can be connected to your Linux system. First, the chapter discusses the different types of device interfaces you may need to work with on your Linux system and how they communicate with the operating system. Following that, the chapter discusses the Linux utilities ...

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