2nd Ed. — O’Reilly Media, 2004. — 824 p. — ISBN13: 978-1593270315.
The Linux Cookbook, 2nd Edition is your guide to getting the most out of Linux. Organized by general task (such as working with text, managing files, and manipulating graphics), each section contains a series of step-by-step recipes that help you to get your work done quickly and efficiently, most often from the command line. Nearly 50 percent larger than the first edition, this new edition includes hundreds of new recipes as well as new sections on package management; file conversion; multimedia; working with sound files (including OGG and MP3); Vi text editing; advanced text manipulation; and more. Perfect as an introduction to Linux, or as a desktop reference for the seasoned user. Covers the major Linux distributions.
Working With LinuxWhat Every Linux User Knows
The Shell
The X Window System
FilesFiles and Directories
Sharing Files
Finding Files
Managing Files
TextViewing Text
Text Editing
Grammar and Reference
Analyzing Text
Formatting Text
Searching Text
Typesetting and Word Processing
Fonts
ImagesViewing Images
Editing Images
Importing Images
Postscript
SoundPlaying and Recording Sound
Audio Compact Discs
Editing Sound Files
ProductivityDisk Storage
Printing
Cross-Platform Conversions
Reminders
Scheduling
Mathematics
Fun and Amusements
NetworkingCommunications
Email
The World Wide Web
Other Internet Services
Administrative Issues
Conventional File Name Extensions
Setting Up Your Home Directory
References for Further Interest