Mastering Gnome

By Bryan Pfaffenberger

Beginning to intermediate users of Linux who want to use a Windows-like interface rather than the old Linux command line will find this text is the only comprehensive GNOME book--written by a bestselling author! Sections include customization tips, troubleshooting, creating an cool system, and more. CD features Red Hat's full Linux distribution, including GNOME.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782126251
• ISBN13: 9780782126259
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Sybex Inc
• Length: 880 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 2.3" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Great for a Linux-novice but adept Windows-user

I have used Windows for years, even created as well as used software applications. But Linux/Unix has long been a mystery to me. I installed Red Hat 7.1 onto my home computer and the automatic installation was easy enough but then I was dumbfounded. I tried to get some jobs done, like installing software, viewing files etc. but didn't know how.This book does not tell you everything. In fact, you need to get some other book that is completelly about Linux administration and command line use. But for using the Gnome windowing system, this book is a great start. In a couple of days I was using Gnome like Windows, with no trouble.Now, I just need to dive deeper into Linux admin and command line use... ;)

Mastering Gnome is very good

This is a great book. It is well written and informative.I had no idea just how powerful and flexible Gnome was until I read this book. I used to be a die hard KDE user but since reading this book I've switched to using Gnome.