Take control of Debian GNU/Linux, the Linux distribution known for it's trueopen nature--commitment to the free software principals, community-centricproject, tradition of high-quality packages and package management tools.Save time by quickly finding what you need to know to get the most out ofDebian GNU/Linux. If you are a new user you will find Debian GNU/Linux ForDummies a must-read.

The book covers:

• Debian GNU/Linux at a glance
• Debian Linux Basics
• Configuring and Working with your Debian Linux System
• Basic Debian Administration
• Network Communications
• Mail and News
• Network Security; Fire, Flood, System Crashes, and Other NaturalDisasters

Includes a CD-ROM that contains the latest version of Debian Linux.

About the Author:Michael Bellomo is a certified in Unix System. Currently he has over 5years experience as a Unix (Solaris & Linux) and Microsoft Windows NTNetwork Manager serving with software and financial technology companies inthe Silicon Valley. He is the author of IDG's Linux Administration forDummies, and Mastering Red Hat Linux Visually, and the upcoming Windows 2000book, Windows 2000 Administration for Dummies. He has also contributedseveral chapters to IDG's Linux For Dummies (2nd Edition) and The GIMP (GNUImage Manipulation Program) Bible.