Introduction ix
Beyond reading Red Hat Linux manuals, several other excellent documentation resources are available
for little or no cost:
1.1.1. Introduction to Linux Websites
• http://www.redhat.com — On the Red Hat website, you will find links to the Linux Documentation
Project (LDP), online versions of the Red Hat Linux manuals, FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions),
a database which can help you find a Linux Users Group near you, technical information in the Red
Hat Support Knowledge Base, and more.
• http://www.linuxheadquarters.com — The Linux Headquarters website features easy to follow,
step-by-step guides for a variety of Linux tasks.
1.1.2. Introduction to Linux Newsgroups
You can participate in newsgroups by watching the discussions of others attempting to solve problems,
or by actively asking or answering questions. Experienced Linux users are known to be extremely
helpful when trying to assist new users with various Linux issues — especially if you are posing your
questions in the right venue. If you do not have access to a news reader application, you can access this
information via the web at http://www.deja.com. Dozens of Linux-related newsgroups exist, including
the following:
• linux.help — A great place to get help from fellow Linux users.
• linux.redhat — This newsgroup primarily covers Red Hat Linux-specific issues.
• linux.redhat.install — Pose installation questions to this newsgroup or search it to see how others
solved similar problems.
• linux.redhat.misc — Questions or requests for help that do not really fit into traditional categories
go here.
• linux.redhat.rpm — A good place to go if you are having trouble using RPM to accomplish par-
ticular objectives.
1.1.3. Beginning Linux Books
• Red Hat Linux for Dummies, 2nd Edition by Jon "maddog" Hall; IDG
• Special Edition Using Red Hat Linux by Alan Simpson, John Ray and Neal Jamison; Que
• Running Linux by Matt Welsh and Lar Kaufman; O’Reilly & Associates
• Red Hat Linux 7 Unleashed by William Ball and David Pitts; Sams
The books suggested here are excellent primary sources of information for basic knowledge about
a Red Hat Linux system. For more in-depth information concerning the various topics discussed
throughout this book, many of the chapters list specific book titles, usually in an Additional Resources
area.
1.2. For the More Experienced
If you have used other Linux distributions, you probably already have a basic grasp of the most fre-
quently used commands. You may have installed your own Linux system, and maybe you have even
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