Suse Linux 11 Unleashed:

by Michael McCallister

SUSE Linux 11 Unleashed provides Linux power users, system administrators and technology enthusiasts with exactly what they are looking for: hands-on, practical information and how-tos for getting the most out of openSUSE and SUSE Enterprise Linux. This edition has been thoroughly expanded and updated to cover the latest openSUSE 11 community distribution, as well as the major enhancements introduced in SUSE Enterprise Linux 11, including its extensive new system management enhancements. Written for both experienced SUSE users and those new to the distribution, it offers comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all these topics: " Installation and configuration " Managing Linux services and users " Running printer servers with CUPS " Connecting to local networks and the Internet " Setting up and administering Apache web servers " Securing SUSE Linux desktops and networks " Providing secure remote access " Rebuilding and installing new Linux kernels " Shell scripting and automating administrative tasks " Running other operating systems on Linux with Xen " Monitoring SUSE systems " Sharing files with Windows users using Samba " Programming SUSE with Perl, Python, PHP, and C/C++ " Using OpenOffice.org " Using Linux multimedia programs " Using SUSE Linux databases " Providing email, DNS, and LDAP services " And much more

744 pages, Hardcover

First published October 29, 2007

About the author

Mike McCallister is devoted to the idea that technology need not be feared, and can be mastered by anyone. After all, he grew up in the days when computers filled entire rooms, and spent 13 years as a civil service clerk doing nothing more technical than recording WordPerfect macros.

He is devoted to making computing easier for the full spectrum of user levels and experience. As a technical communicator, freelance computer magazine writer, and book author, he understands that ordinary people can and should make the most of their tools.

Besides Linux, WordPress and other open source software, interests include tools for communicating via the Web (blogs, social networks, wikis, and the like) and bridging the digital divide.

McCallister has been running Linux as his primary day-to-day desktop operating system since 1999, but he also documents software for a variety of platforms as the Senior Document Architect at PKWARE, Inc.

He writes a technology-oriented blog, Notes from the Metaverse. His technology stories have been published in places like:

LinuxJournal.com

LinuxWorld

Java Developer's Journal

SearchEnterpriseLinux.com

He is a compulsive joiner. Among the relevant groups: Senior Member of the Society for Technical Communication, and president of the Wisconsin chapter; Web414, Milwaukee's Web Community; and the National Writers Union, UAW Local 1981.

He absolutely loves going to BarCamps and BarCamp-style events, especially BarCampMilwaukee. Occasionally, you'll also find him at the Milwaukee Linux Users Group

When he's not staring at computer screens (which he admittedly finds strangely alluring), you'll often find him trying to make the world a better place. Or reading, watching a baseball game or other sporting event (live or on TV), hanging out with the grandkids and walking around urban landscapes.

Reviews

[Joredos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book for every beginner.