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Linux Mint Essentials

By : Jay LaCroix
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Linux Mint Essentials

By: Jay LaCroix

Overview of this book

A task-oriented look at Linux Mint, using actual real-world examples to stimulate learning. Each topic is presented in an easy-to-follow order, with hands-on activities to reinforce the content. If you are starting out with Linux from a different platform or are well versed with Linux Mint and want a guide that shows you how to exploit certain functionality, this book is for you. No previous Linux experience is assumed.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
16
Index

Summary

The final chapter of our Linux Mint adventure was based on discussing some basic troubleshooting and where to go in order to find help. The most valuable skill you'll ever learn in Linux is how to find assistance when you need it and where to go whenever you run into trouble. Finding information via search engines is a very important skill, as you'll likely be able to find articles regarding just about anything you'd ever want to do. Mastering Linux, after you have learned the basics, is all about reading and searching for answers. The more questions you ask, the more answers you can find.

In this chapter, we discussed testing memory, reinstalling GRUB, perusing logs, data recovery, and requesting assistance from other users. Your adventure has only just begun here and will get even more exciting. Will you run Linux on a server? Will you set up a home theater PC on your television? Will you develop your own awesome Linux apps? Will you become a community guru, or even...