Live Linux CDs by Christopher Negus

Live Linux CDs by Christopher Negus

Live Linux distributions, such as Knoppix, are among the most popular versions of Linux which let users run Linux on any PC, without affecting the operating system. This guide to creating, building, and remastering your own Live Linux distributions walks you through building Linux systems that run from CDs, DVDs, flash drives, and other media.

"Most of all, I recommend this book to any Linux user who enjoys tinkering with the operating system and wants to build something truly their ownI know one guru who created a special distribution for his forum members. The possibilities are endless. Let Live Linux CDs be your guide to a new enjoyment of your Linux system."–Jack Carlson, Reviewer, Lockergnome.com

Christopher Negus has been one of the world’s leading writers of Linux books for nearly a decade. His Red Hat Linux Bible series has sold more than a quarter-million copies worldwide. Chris also authored or coauthored the books Linux Bible (2005 and 2006 editions), Linux Toys, Linux Toys II, and Linux Troubleshooting Bible for Wiley Publishing.

 

Before becoming a full-time author, Chris Negus worked on UNIX operating system development teams at AT&T Bell Labs, UNIX System Labs, and Novell in the 1980s and 1990s. In particular, Chris worked in the areas of UNIX system administration and networking.

 

Live Linux CDs is Chris’s first book in the Negus Live Linux Series with Prentice Hall. This book reflects Chris’s dedication to getting powerful, free software up and running quickly and securely. Chris is helping Prentice Hall develop other books in the series, which you can expect to follow in the near future.

 

When not working on computer books, Chris likes to spend time with his family: Sheree, Seth, and Caleb. Chris also enjoys playing soccer, singing opera (when nobody can hear him), and making things out of old computers.

 

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780132432740
ISBN 10	0132432749
Title	Live Linux CDs
Author	Christopher Negus
Series	Negus Live Linux Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Publisher	Pearson Education (US)
Year published	2006-11-23
Number of pages	456
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.