The power and flexibility of the Linux desktop--for working professionals who need to get up-to-speed fast on Linux. From Janet Valade, best-selling PHP author and longtime Linux expert. Covers the three most popular versions of Linux: Fedora, SuSE, and Mandrake PLUS both the GNOME and KDE desktop suites. Fast-paced: introductory tutorials give way to advanced topics such as the Linux command line and Linux shell scripts - all in the unique Spring Into one-page and two-page tutorial format.