Linux development continues at a rapid pace, and this essential reference gives Linux users an understanding of the nuts and bolts needed to get the most out of this powerful open source operating system. Considered the most complete and authoritative command reference for Linux system use, administration, and programming, this new edition of Linux in a Nutshell features the commands shared by most major distributions, along with boot parameters, common configuration issues for the GNOME and KDE desktops, and the major software package managers. Everything that system administrators, developers, and power users need to know about Linux is referenced here, and they will turn to this book again and again.