Operating Systems
Whether you’re new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills, Active Directory for Dummies, 2nd Edition will steer you in the right direction! Since its original release, Microsoft’s implementation of the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) for the Windows Server line of networking software has become one of the most popular directory service products in the world. If you are involved with ... Read More
Find out what you should clean, when, and how
Dump programs you don't need, archive data, and bring order to your desktop
Here's a handy household hint - getting control of all the clutter on your PC will make it run faster and more efficiently. This book is like a closet full of cleaning tools that help you organize your data and e-mail, archive the stuff you do need to keep, toss old cookies, tune up your file system, and much more. ... Read More
* This wide-ranging guide helps ordinary users fight back against Windows slowdowns, glitches, and annoyances
* Windows is the world's dominant desktop operating system, with 93.8 percent of the market as of 2002
* Packed with savvy tips for decluttering a system, speeding up access to programs and data, customizing the interface, rooting out resource hogs, tuning up e-mail and Web browser performance, protecting against viruses, and more
* Focuses on ... Read More
* Windows is the world's dominant desktop operating system, with 93.8 percent of the market as of 2002
* Packed with savvy tips for decluttering a system, speeding up access to programs and data, customizing the interface, rooting out resource hogs, tuning up e-mail and Web browser performance, protecting against viruses, and more
* Focuses on ... Read More
Windows may rule the world of popular computing on PCs around the globe, but DOS still has a place in the hearts and minds of computer users who vaguely remember what a C prompt looks like. Even if DOS (with all its arcane commands and its drab, boring look) isn't your idea of the best way to get things done on a PC, you'll find plenty of fast and friendly help on hand with the third edition of DOS For Dummies ... Read More
Put away your secret decoder rings and pick up a copy of the latest edition of DOS For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, the only book you'll ever need to take the mystery out of those strange, enigmatic commands in DOS-speak. Even if you've upgraded to the snazzy new Windows operating system, you may have times when those old DOS commands (which have been around since the first IBM computers appeared) may come in handy. What's a person to do? ... Read More
DVD lets you test-drive Knoppix in just minutes!
Surf with Firefox?, build secure Web servers, create network clients, and more
An adventure awaits you! With this book as your guide, you can start exploring Knoppix in just minutes. You'll be able to use the cool Firefox Web browser and Thunderbird e-mail, work with network clients and servers, play with Linux multimedia and games, use Knoppix to troubleshoot and repair Windows?, and even build a Web ... Read More
Surf with Firefox?, build secure Web servers, create network clients, and more
An adventure awaits you! With this book as your guide, you can start exploring Knoppix in just minutes. You'll be able to use the cool Firefox Web browser and Thunderbird e-mail, work with network clients and servers, play with Linux multimedia and games, use Knoppix to troubleshoot and repair Windows?, and even build a Web ... Read More
One of the fastest ways to learn Linux is with this perennial favorite
Eight previous top-selling editions of Linux For Dummiescan't be wrong. If you've been wanting to migrate to Linux, this book is the best way to get there. Written in easy-to-follow, everyday terms, Linux For Dummies 9th Edition gets you started by concentrating on two distributions of Linux that beginners love: the Ubuntu LiveCD distribution and the gOS Linux distribution, which ... Read More
Feel like you’re ready to close the door on Windows once and for all? Want to take the leap into the brave new world of the Linux OS but don’t know where to begin? Then Linux in a Box For Dummies is definitely for you—it’s your goof-proof way to get started with Linux.
There is no better Linux deal currently available on the market. With this three-CD bundle you get a top Linux distribution, a leading Linux office suite, and two great ... Read More
Curious about Linux, the amazing alternative operating system? Not sure which of the zillion different variations is right for you, or how to find out? How wise you are to think of Linux All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies!
Because Linux offers so many options, this book helps you narrow them down by giving you five popular Linux distributions on a DVD—Debian GNU/Linux, Fedora, openSUSE Linux, Ubuntu, and Xandros. You get everything you need to test-drive ... Read More
Linux For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, takes you straight to the heart of this revolutionary new operating system from selecting and installing the right version to handling standard networking and system administration tasks. The book features an alphabetical listing of common shell commands, keyboard shortcuts for working with e-mail and the X-Window system, and tons of tips on how to handle DOS, Windows, Mac, and UNIX files. And the book's ... Read More
Linux(r) Programming For Dummies(r) is the fast and easy way to get up-to speed on designing, developing, and debugging programs on the Linux platform.
For a sample from the book go to: www.dummies.com/extras/linuxprog.html ... Read More
For a sample from the book go to: www.dummies.com/extras/linuxprog.html ... Read More
Microsoft Windows Me For Dummies boils down to this simple fact: Some people want to be Windows wizards. They sit in front of their computers randomly pressing keys, hoping to stumble onto a hidden, undocumented feature. And you? Well, you’re no dummy, that’s for sure. But when it comes to Windows and computers, the fascination just isn’t there. You just want to get your work done, feed the cat, and relax for a while. And there’s nothing wrong with ... Read More
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) makes home networking easier than ever. You can connect multiple computers to share files, printers, an Internet connection, and more. Don't let the word "networking" intimidate you, however. With Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) For Dummies Quick Reference at your fingertips, you'll be a Windows whiz in no time.
This handy guide is right for you if ... Read More
There's more to Windows than file management and double clicking. There are plenty of new features in Windows Me Edition sure to appeal to users who are ready to move beyond Windows basics. MORE Microsoft Windows Me Edition For Dummies uses the same friendly and informative style that made Windows For Dummies an international best seller to show you how to handle additional Windows tasks. Author Andy Rathbone clues you in on Windows tricks like customizing ... Read More
With all its buttons, dialog boxes, options, switches, sliding levers, and other gizmos, Windows 98 is a complicated chunk of computer software. If you've already mastered the basics of Windows 98, it's time to take your hard-earned skills to the next level of expertise with Windows wizard Andy Rathbone's companion volume to his introductory Windows 98 For Dummies, MORE Windows 98 For Dummies.
MORE Windows 98 For Dummies moves beyond the basics of ... Read More
MORE Windows 98 For Dummies moves beyond the basics of ... Read More
Red Hat continues to improve its version of Linux. And Red Hat Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies gives you eight different quick-reference guides in a single book. Taken together, these eight books provide detailed information on installing, configuring, and using Red Hat Linux.
What you’ll like most about this book is that you don’t have to read it sequentially chapter by chapter, or, for that matter, even the sections in a chapter. You ... Read More
Install SUSE Linux and take advantage of cool new tools
Use OpenOffice.org, go online with Firefox?, set up a wireless LAN, and more
SUSE Linux is gaining popularity everywhere, and you'll soon see why. This friendly guide will help you install and configure the newest version, then help you work with digital media, build a network, get acquainted with Firefox (the super-secure browser that has everybody excited),explore Skype and Linphone Internet ... Read More
Use OpenOffice.org, go online with Firefox?, set up a wireless LAN, and more
SUSE Linux is gaining popularity everywhere, and you'll soon see why. This friendly guide will help you install and configure the newest version, then help you work with digital media, build a network, get acquainted with Firefox (the super-secure browser that has everybody excited),explore Skype and Linphone Internet ... Read More
What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It's the emphasis on ease of installation and use. It gets even easier when paired with Ubuntu Linux For Dummies. This friendly reference shows you how to run Ubuntu directly from CD-ROM and install it on a PC as a personal workstation and network server. You’ll find out how to download Ubuntu and start using it right away. You'll also discover how to: ... Read More
