文档介绍：Linux Newbie Administrator Guide (LNAG)
LINUX NEWBIE ADMINISTRATOR GUIDE
ver. 2003−08−06 by Stan, Peter and Marie Klimas
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Intro. We are relative Linux newbies (with Linux since Summer 1998). We run mostly RedHat and Mandrake −> the solutions might
not be directly applicable to other Linux distributions (although most of them probably will be). Hope this helps; we try to be as
practical as possible. Of course, we provide no warranty whatsoever. If you spotted a bad error or would like to contribute a part on a
topic of your choice, we would like to hear from you.
General description of this Guide. plete reference for new Linux users who wish to set up and administer their own Linux
puter, workstation and/or their home or small work. The answers are meant to be simple, with just sufficient
detail, and always supported with a readily usable example. The work is still in progress, but we hope the Guide can be helpful
already. We e your corrections, advice, criticism, links, translations, and CONTRIBUTIONS. Pls note that there are no ad
banners on our pages.
Conventions:
<> = single special or function key on the keyboard. For example <Ctrl> indicates the "control" key.
italic = name of a file or variable you probably want to substitute with your own.
fixed width = commands and filenames.
Part 0: For the Undecided (Linux Benefits)
If you are wondering what the Linux pros and cons are, and whether Linux is for you.
Part 1: Before Linux Installation
What distribution should I use, how to obtain it, Linux hardware requirements, how to