Fedora 是一个开放的、创新的、前瞻性的操作系统和平台，基于 Linux。它允许任何人自由地使用、修改和重发布，无论现在还是将来。它由一个强大的社群开发，这个社群的成员以自己的不懈努力，提供并维护自由、开放源码的软件和开放的标准。Fedora 项目由 Fedora 基金会管理和控制，得到了 Red Hat, Inc. 的支持。
Fedora 是一个独立的操作系统，是Linux的一个发行版，可运行的体系结构包括 x86(即i386-i686), x86_64 和 PowerPC。
Fedora Core（自第七版直接更名为 Fedora）是众多 Linux 发行套件之一。它是一套从Red Hat Linux发展出来的免费Linux系统。现时Fedora最新的版本是Fedora 13,Fedora是linux发行版中更新最快的之一，通常每6个月发布一个正式的新版本。
Fedora和Redhat这两个Linux的发行版联系很密切。Redhat 自9.0以后，不再发布桌面版的，而是把这个项目与开源社区合作，于是就有了Fedora 这个 Linux 发行版。Fedora 可以说是Redhat 桌面版本的延续，只不过是与开源社区合作。
官方网站：http://fedoraproject.org/
The perfect companion for mastering the latest version of Fedora
As a free, open source Linux operating system sponsored by Red Hat, Fedora can either be a stepping stone to Enterprise or used as a viable operating system for those looking for frequent updates. Written by veteran authors of perennial bestsellers, this book serves as an ideal companion for Linux users and offers a thorough look at the basics of the new Fedora 12.
Step-by-step instructions make the Linux installation simple while clear explanations walk you through best practices for taking advantage of the desktop interface. You'll learn how to use the Linux shell, file system, and text editor. Plus, the authors describe key system administration skills, such as setting up users, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understanding the latest security issues and threats.
Coverage includes:
* An Overview of Fedora
* Installing Fedora
* Getting Productive with the Desktop
* Using Linux Commands
* Accessing and Running Applications
* Publishing with Fedora
* Music, Video, and Images in Linux
* Using the Internet and the Web
* Understanding System Administration
* Setting Up and Supporting Users
* Automating System Tasks
* Backing Up and Restoring Files
* Computer Security Issues
* Connecting to the Internet
* Setting Up Printers and Printing
* Setting Up a File Server
* Setting Up a Mail Server
* Setting Up an FTP Server
* Setting Up a Web Server
* Setting Up an LDAP Address Book Server
* Setting Up a DHCP Server
* Setting Up a MySQL Database Server
* Making Servers Public with DNS
* Setting Up Virtual Servers
目录:
Preface.
Part I: Getting Started in Fedora.
Chapter 1: An Overview of Fedora.
Chapter 2: Installing Fedora.
Chapter 3: Getting Productive with the Desktop.
Chapter 4: Using Linux Commands.
Part II: Using Fedora.
Chapter 5: Accessing and Running Applications.
Chapter 6: Publishing with Fedora.
Chapter 7: Music, Video, and Images in Linux.
Chapter 8: Using the Internet and the Web.
Part III: Administering Fedora.
Chapter 9: Understanding System Administration.
Chapter 10: Setting Up and Supporting Users.
Chapter 11: Automating System Tasks.
Chapter 12: Backing Up and Restoring Files.
Chapter 13: Computer Security Issues.
Part IV: Fedora Network and Server Setup.
Chapter 14: Computer Security Issues.
Chapter 15: Connecting to the Internet.
Chapter 16: Setting Up Printers and Printing.
Chapter 17: Setting Up a File Server.
Chapter 18: Setting Up a Mail Server.
Chapter 19: Setting Up an FTP Server.
Chapter 20: Setting Up a Web Server.
Chapter 21: Setting Up an LDAP Address Book Server.
Chapter 22: Setting Up a DHCP Server.
Chapter 23: Setting Up a MySQL Database Server.
Chapter 24: Making Servers Public with DNS.
Chapter 25: Setting Up Virtual Servers.
Appendix A: About the Media.
Appendix B: Running Network Services.
Index.
