Now in its 7th edition, Linux in easy steps guides the reader through the basics of Linux, including how to install the Linux operating system, explore the desktop, and launch great applications. It starts by showing how to download, install and customize Linux, guides you around the Desktop, and then introduces many great apps. This guide even shows how to use the powerful Linux shell to communicate directly with the kernel at the very heart of Linux, for total control. Linux in easy steps, 7th edition opens the door to a whole new world of digital possibilities with Linux.