Moving From Windows to Linux, 2/e (Paperback)

Moving from Windows to Linux, Second Edition is a step-by-step walk through the transition from Windows to Linux. This completely updated version of the best-selling book teaches Windows users how to make their PC a Linux PC. It covers the latest in Linux distributions, and provides Windows users with the information they need to choose the one that will best suit their needs. From there, the book works through the transition from Windows to SuSE Linux 9.3, leveraging what Windows users already know, and applying that knowledge to Linux. The transition from applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop to their Linux counterparts KWord, Open Office, and GIMP are treated thoroughly and made easy. Real-world, hands-on examples and troubleshooting problems are also included. After reading through the book, any knowledgeable user of Windows will be able to set up, maintain, and utilize all aspects of a Linux PC.

KEY FEATURES * Teaches Windows users how to implement Linux as their operating system * Provides up-to-date information on the latest Linux distributions and includes information to make the transition to the Linux format an easier experience * Offers hands-on examples of working with Linux and troubleshooting potential problems * Features step-by-step instructions that walk users through the transition from Windows to SuSE Linux * Explains how to accomplish everyday MS Office and Photoshop tasks in Open Office Suite and GIMP * Includes a DVD-ROM with an evaluation version of SuSE Linux 9.3 that allows the user to complete all the tasks in the book

Covers all facets of Linux, including: * Choosing the right distribution * Installation * Configuration * Transitioning from Photoshop to GIMP * Moving from Microsoft Office to Open Office * KDE * GNOME * Setting up and using a Linux Web server * Shell commands

On the DVD! * CHAPTER FOLDERS: These folders contain the sample applications referenced within each matching book chapter * FIGURES: This folder contains all of the figures from the book, arranged by chapter in which they appear * SOFTWARE: Fully-functioning version of SuSe Linux Professional Evaluation Version 9.3 for 32-bit and 64-bit processing computers

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Pentium II Processor or greater; DVD-ROM drive; hard drive with minimum 2GB free space; 128MB RAM; minimum 256 recommended.