You'll be guided through a simple Linux installation step-by-step. You'll learn about the many tools that make Linux such a powerful operating system, including XFree86, GNU Emacs, and programming tools like C, C++, Peri, and Tcl/Tk. You'll also learn how to explore the Internet with Linux and how to set Linux to coexist with other operating sys'rems like DOS, OS/2, and Windows. Let our Linux gurus get you up, running, and productive in no time.

is the creator of Slackware, the highly praised Linux software package included on 2 CD-ROMs with this book.

and are UNIX and Internet experts, end veteran computer book authors They have written top-sellin books on UNIX including UNIX in Plain English and teach yourself...UNIX, third edition. Foster-Johnson is also a programming expert. His Cross-Platform Perl, and Graphical Applications with Tcl and Tk have paved the way For many an Internet programmer.

- Slackware 3.2, based onLinux 2.0.29, with kernels for most major PC hardware configurations, including support for IDE/EIDE, SCSi, PCMCIA cords, tape drives, Jaz and Zip drives, and CD-ROMs

- Full set of installation tools, including easy-to-use menus and tools for upgrading from older versions