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Summary Learn Linux in a Month of Lunches shows you how to install and use Linux for all the things you do with your OS, like connecting to a network, installing software, and securing your system. Whether you're just curious about Linux or have to get up and running for your job, you'll appreciate how this book concentrates on the tasks you need to know how to do in 23 easy lessons. About the Technology If you've only used Windows or Mac OS X, you may be daunted by the Linux operating system. And yet learning Linux doesn't have to be hard, and the payoff is great. Linux is secure, flexible, and free. It's less susceptible to malicious attacks, and when it is attacked, patches are available quickly. If you don't like the way it looks or behaves, you can change it.
About the Author
Steven Ovadia is a Professor and Librarian at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY. He curates The Linux Setup (www.mylinuxrig.com) , a large collection of interviews with desktop Linux users, and writes for assorted Library Science journals. He lives in Queens, NY.
