Contents
Chapter 1: Starting with Linux
Understanding How Linux Differs from Other Operating Systems
Free-flowing UNIX culture at Bell Labs
Berkeley Software Distribution arrives
UNIX Laboratory and commercialization
GNU transitions UNIX to freedom
Linus builds the missing piece
Understanding How Linux Distributions Emerged
Choosing a Red Hat distribution
Using Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Choosing Ubuntu or another Debian distribution
Finding Professional Opportunities with Linux Today
Understanding how companies make money with Linux
Chapter 2: Creating the Perfect Linux Desktop
Understanding Linux Desktop Technology
Starting with the Fedora GNOME Desktop Live image
Setting up the GNOME 3 desktop
Starting with desktop applications
Managing files and folders with Nautilus
Installing and managing additional software
Using the Metacity window manager
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