This book contains the essentials for first-time Red Hat Linux users who need to know about installing and using Red Hat on their desktop. Topics include preparing your PC for Linux, installing, connecting to a network or the Internet, working with the GNOME interface, playing media files and working with the file system.
New to this edition: Brand new chapters covering security configuration, security vulnerabilities and solutions, firewalls, and connecting to the Internet with a DSL modem.
