If you are looking to learn Linux, Fedora is a good place to start. Fedora Unleashed 2008 Edition will help you learn Fedora 8, the popular Linux distribution developed by the Red Hat-sponsored Fedora Project. You'll learn how to install, use, and administer Fedora. You can set up a Desktop workstation or a high-powered server. You'll also get complete details on Yum, Fedora's easy-to-use desktop and Productivity software. Topics include the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and the Firefox Web Browser and other software you need every day for work. Your Linux desktop will be running smoothly once you incorporate shell scripts, multiple printers, and more. Install and Configure the Fedora 8 Linux distribution Manage Linux services and users Run a printer server with CUPS Connect to a local Network and the Internet Set up and administer a web server with Apache Secure your machine and your network from intruders Rebuild and install a new Linux kernel Learn shell scripting Run other operating systems on Fedora with Xen Share files with Windows users using Samba Get productive with OpenOffice.org Play games on Linux Use Linux multimedia programs Use a Database with Fedora Set up a firewall Set up a DNS server Work with the X Window system Learn Linux Programming (including Mono)