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2019 Edition

More Powerful, More Secure, More Fun

Welcome to Getting Started with Linux! This single volume gives you all you need to install and explore the powerful Linux operating system.

If you're fed up with paying for software, or if you're just curious about what Linux is and how it works, read on for a special guided tour and join the Linux revolution!

On the DVD: openSUSE Leap 15.1 (64-bit)

2019 Edition

Explore the free office suite used by busy professionals around the world!

Lots of extras inside:
* Extensions
* Templates
* Macros

On the DVD: LibreOffice 6.3 installation files for Linux, Windows, and macOS. Versions 6.3.2 and 6.2.8

Supercharge Your Linux Skills: The Linux command shell isn't magic – anyone can learn it. The 2019 Edition of the Linux Shell Handbook provides a comprehensive look at the world inside the terminal window.

Keep the Linux Shell Handbook beside your computer as a permanent desktop reference on the world of the terminal window.

Inspirational tricks and shortcuts for Linux geeks: Improve your Linux skills with this cool collection of expert tips and shortcuts.

Because of the popularity of this topic, the premier edition sold out. This release is a reprint of the 2019 edition.

Our 101 hacks include ingenious tools, techniques, and shell commands for customizing your desktop, repairing your system, improving privacy, working with code, and more!

Issue #235: What's New in systemd – Reinventing home directories with the powerful systemd-homed

Systemd is a mystery that keeps on giving. Now a new feature of the leading Linux init system will change the way you think about user home directories. This month we take a closer look at systemd-homed.

On the DVD: Knoppix 8.6.1 and OpenMandriva Lx Plasma 4.1