Linux Desktop Hacks
Author: Nicholas Petreley
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2005-03-23
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 0596009119
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Tips & tools for customizing and optimizing your OS"--Cover.
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Linux Multimedia Hacks
Author: Kyle Rankin
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 330
ISBN-13: 0596100760
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents Linux's multimedia tools with step-by-step instructions to maximize entertainment capabilities for images, audio, and video.
Linux Server Hacks
Author: Rob Flickenger
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0596004613
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis unique and valuable collection of tips, tools, and scripts provides direct, hands-on solutions that can be used by anyone running a network of Linux servers.
Raspberry Pi Hacks
Author: Ruth Suehle
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2013-12-09
Total Pages: 385
ISBN-13: 1449362311
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith more than 60 practical and creative hacks, this book helps you turn Raspberry Pi into the centerpiece of some cool electronics projects. Want to create a controller for a camera or a robot? Set up Linux distributions for media centers or PBX phone systems? That’s just the beginning of what you’ll find inside Raspberry Pi Hacks. If you’re looking to build either a software or hardware project with more computing power than Arduino alone can provide, Raspberry Pi is just the ticket. And the hacks in this book will give you lots of great ideas. Use configuration hacks to get more out of your Pi Build your own web server or remote print server Take the Pi outdoors to monitor your garden or control holiday lights Connect with SETI or construct an awesome Halloween costume Hack the Pi’s Linux OS to support more complex projects Decode audio/video formats or make your own music player Achieve a low-weight payload for aerial photography Build a Pi computer cluster or a solar-powered lab
Ubuntu Hacks
Author: Jonathan Oxer
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2006-06-14
Total Pages: 450
ISBN-13: 0596551460
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUbuntu Linux--the most popular Linux distribution on the planet--preserves the spirit embodied in the ancient African word ubuntu, which means both "humanity to others" and "I am what I am because of who we all are." Ubuntu won the Linux Journal Reader's Choice Award for best Linux distribution and is consistently the top-ranked Linux variant on DistroWatch.com. The reason this distribution is so widely popular is that Ubuntu is designed to be useful, usable, customizable, and always available for free worldwide. Ubuntu Hacks is your one-stop source for all of the community knowledge you need to get the most out of Ubuntu: a collection of 100 tips and tools to help new and experienced Linux users install, configure, and customize Ubuntu. With this set of hacks, you can get Ubuntu Linux working exactly the way you need it to. Learn how to: Install and test-drive Ubuntu Linux. Keep your system running smoothly Turn Ubuntu into a multimedia powerhouse: rip and burn discs, watch videos, listen to music, and more Take Ubuntu on the road with Wi-Fi wireless networking, Bluetooth, etc. Hook up multiple displays and enable your video card's 3-D acceleration Run Ubuntu with virtualization technology such as Xen and VMware Tighten your system's security Set up an Ubuntu-powered server Ubuntu Hacks will not only show you how to get everything working just right, you will also have a great time doing it as you explore the powerful features lurking within Ubuntu. "Put in a nutshell, this book is a collection of around 100 tips and tricks which the authors choose to call hacks, which explain how to accomplish various tasks in Ubuntu Linux. The so called hacks range from down right ordinary to the other end of the spectrum of doing specialised things...More over, each and every tip in this book has been tested by the authors on the latest version of Ubuntu (Dapper Drake) and is guaranteed to work. In writing this book, it is clear that the authors have put in a lot of hard work in covering all facets of configuring this popular Linux distribution which makes this book a worth while buy." -- Ravi Kumar, Slashdot.org
Linux Basics for Hackers
Author: OccupyTheWeb
Publisher: No Starch Press
Published: 2018-12-04
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1593278551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis practical, tutorial-style book uses the Kali Linux distribution to teach Linux basics with a focus on how hackers would use them. Topics include Linux command line basics, filesystems, networking, BASH basics, package management, logging, and the Linux kernel and drivers. If you're getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent first step. Using Kali Linux, an advanced penetration testing distribution of Linux, you'll learn the basics of using the Linux operating system and acquire the tools and techniques you'll need to take control of a Linux environment. First, you'll learn how to install Kali on a virtual machine and get an introduction to basic Linux concepts. Next, you'll tackle broader Linux topics like manipulating text, controlling file and directory permissions, and managing user environment variables. You'll then focus in on foundational hacking concepts like security and anonymity and learn scripting skills with bash and Python. Practical tutorials and exercises throughout will reinforce and test your skills as you learn how to: - Cover your tracks by changing your network information and manipulating the rsyslog logging utility - Write a tool to scan for network connections, and connect and listen to wireless networks - Keep your internet activity stealthy using Tor, proxy servers, VPNs, and encrypted email - Write a bash script to scan open ports for potential targets - Use and abuse services like MySQL, Apache web server, and OpenSSH - Build your own hacking tools, such as a remote video spy camera and a password cracker Hacking is complex, and there is no single way in. Why not start at the beginning with Linux Basics for Hackers?
Knoppix Hacks
Author: Kyle Rankin
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9780596007874
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Ubuntu
Author: Neal Krawetz
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Published: 2011-02-17
Total Pages: 515
ISBN-13: 1118080386
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTune, tweak, and change the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system! Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops, and servers, and is used by millions of people around the world. This book provides you with practical hacks and tips that are not readily available online, in FAQ files, or any other Ubuntu book on the market so that you can customize your Ubuntu system for your specific needs. Bridging the gap between introductory information and overly technical coverage, this unique resource presents complex hacks and ways to extend them. You'll feast on numerous tips, hints, and little-known secrets for getting the most out of your Ubuntu system. Coverage includes: Hacking the Installation Selecting a Distribution Selecting the Ubuntu Version The 10-Step Boot Configuration Booting Variations and Troubleshooting Tweaking the BusyBox Upgrading Issues with Ubuntu Configuring GRUB Customizing the User Environment Configuring Devices Adapting Input Devices Managing Software Communicating Online Collaborating Tuning Processes Multitasking Applications Locking Down Ubuntu Advanced Networking Enabling Services If you're a power user hungry for cutting-edge hacks to intensify your Ubuntu system, then this is the book for you! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
PC Hacks
Author: Jim Aspinwall
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 0596007485
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovering both Windows and Linux, 'PC Hacks' combines the Hacks series style with popular computing hardware, including advice on reusing an old PC to off-load work from newer systems as well as ways to prevent security hacks.
Ubuntu Kung Fu
Author: Keir Thomas
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781934356227
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUbuntu builds on a solid base of Debian Linux to create an operating system that's light-years ahead of its competitors. This book includes tips on tweaking Ubuntu, wrangling the system into shape, optimizing, and enhancing security. It helps to learn what extraordinary things can be done with Ubuntu.
