This manual covers Damn Small Linux (DSL), a highly efficient and adaptable operating system. DSL is designed for a wide range of applications, from custom desktop environments to professional server setups. Its compact size and minimal resource requirements allow it to run on diverse hardware, including older computers and alternative devices like Internet appliances and mini-ITX systems. The system’s flexibility enables users to run it from USB drives, RAM, hard drives, or within virtual environments.
The purpose of this guide is to provide comprehensive information for users of Damn Small Linux. It details essential procedures for setup and operation, covers customization and remastering for creating personalized distributions, and explains how to integrate various applications and services, such as multimedia servers and web servers. This manual serves as a practical resource for both new and experienced users looking to leverage the full capabilities of DSL.
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Damn Small Linux (DSL) is a super-efficient platform for everything from custom desktops to professional servers. Now, DSL’s creator and lead developer have written the first definitive, practical guide to this remarkable system. The Official Damn Small Linux Book brings together everything you need to put DSL to work in just minutes. Simply learn a few essentials and master the rest...one step at a time, hands-on.
If you’re new to Linux, you can quickly discover how to use DSL to take your data on the road, safely running your programs and personal environment on nearly any computer. Easily adapt DSL to run on anything from an alternative device (Internet appliance, hand-held, diskless PC, or mini-ITX system) to an older PC that might otherwise be headed for landfill.
Use this book to
- Run DSL at blazing speed, USB pen drive, or directly from RAM
- Run DSL from your hard drive or in a virtual environment within Windows
- Add applications and create shareable extensions
- Customize and remaster DSL to create your own distribution
- Build a complete music and multimedia server
- Use Skype VoIP phone service in DSL
- Quickly set up an XAMPP Web server, complete with MySQL, PHP, and Perl, to host your personal Web pages
Author: Shingledecker, Robert
Author: Andrews, John
Author: Negus, Christopher
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: The Official Damn Small Linux Book: The Tiny Adaptable Linux That Runs on Anything
Pages: 00448 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00448 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-08-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780132338691
Category: Computers : Operating Systems - Linux
Ma>
Damn Small Linux (DSL) is a super-efficient platform for everything from custom desktops to professional servers. Now, DSL’s creator and lead developer have written the first definitive, practical guide to this remarkable system. The Official Damn Small Linux Book brings together everything you need to put DSL to work in just minutes. Simply learn a few essentials and master the rest...one step at a time, hands-on.
If you’re new to Linux, you can quickly discover how to use DSL to take your data on the road, safely running your programs and personal environment on nearly any computer. Easily adapt DSL to run on anything from an alternative device (Internet appliance, hand-held, diskless PC, or mini-ITX system) to an older PC that might otherwise be headed for landfill.
Use this book to
- Run DSL at blazing speed, USB pen drive, or directly from RAM
- Run DSL from your hard drive or in a virtual environment within Windows
- Add applications and create shareable extensions
- Customize and remaster DSL to create your own distribution
- Build a complete music and multimedia server
- Use Skype VoIP phone service in DSL
- Quickly set up an XAMPP Web server, complete with MySQL, PHP, and Perl, to host your personal Web pages
Author: Shingledecker, Robert
Author: Andrews, John
Author: Negus, Christopher
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: The Official Damn Small Linux Book: The Tiny Adaptable Linux That Runs on Anything
Pages: 00448 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00448 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-08-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780132338691
Category: Computers : Operating Systems - Linux
