<p>Linux, a UNIX-compatible operating system that runs on personal computers, is a pinnacle within the free software movement. It is based on a kernel developed by Finnish student Linus Torvalds and is distributed on the Net or on low-cost disks, along with a complete set of UNIX libraries, popular free software utilities, and traditional layered products like NFS and the X Window System. Linux is sweeping Europe, winning adherents in North America, and generating enthusiasm worldwide.Part of Linux's appeal is the unstructured and far-flung manner in which it grew. Self-styled hackers from many countries created it. Maintenance and support are distributed in a similar manner. And even its documentation -- from installation instructions through manual pages and full-length guides -- is the product of a volunteer effort, the Linux Documentation Project.Networking is a fundamental part of Linux. As a stand-alone computer system it is impressive enough, but sooner or later you, the user, are going to want to send someone a file, mount a file system from another computer, read Usenet news, or search the World Wide Web. Whether you want a simple UUCP connection or a full LAN with NFS and NIS, you are going to have to build a network.One of the most successful books to come from the Linux Documentation Project is the <i>Linux Network Administrator's Guide</i> by Olaf Kirch. It touches on all the essential networking software included with Linux, plus some hardware considerations. Topics include:</p>
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<li>Introduction to TCP/IP</li>
<li>Configuring network and serial hardware</li>
<li>Domain Name Service</li>
<li>Serial line communications using SLIP and PPP</li>
<li>NIS and NFS</li>
<li>Taylor UUCP</li>
<li>Administering electronic mail, including smail and Sendmail+IDA</li>
<li>Administering Netnews, including C News, NNTP, and several news readers</li>
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Linux Network Administrator's Guide

Computers & Technology

Kirch, Olaf

Oram, Andy (editor)

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