Eight minibooks spanning over 850 pages deliver the scoop on the latest versions of seven leading Linux distributions: Fedora Core, SUSE, Debian, Xandros, SimplyMEPIS, Knoppix, and Ubuntu. The DVD includes the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions covered, saving hours of downloading time. This new edition includes all-new coverage of the SimplyMEPIS and Ubuntu distributions, an added section on the Skype Internet telephone system, and expanded coverage of Firefox, SELinux, and OpenOffice.org applications. The eight minibooks cover Linux basics, desktops, networking, the Internet, administration, security, Internet servers, and programming. The Linux share of the operating system market is expected to grow from three to 11 percent in the next four years. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.