Slackware Unlocked: Practical Administration, Customization, and Recovery for Classic Linux Systems

di William E. Clark (Autore)

Walzone Press, 2025

Slackware Unlocked: Practical Administration, Customization, and Recovery for Classic Linux Systems is an authoritative guide for both new and experienced users who want a clear, practical path into Slackware's timeless design. Grounded in the distribution's minimalist, UNIX-inspired philosophy and conservative release approach, the book explains the underlying principles that make Slackware stable and predictable while preparing readers to take full control of their systems. Building from installation to mastery, the text covers advanced setup options, full-disk encryption, kernel compilation, and bootloader configuration, then moves into deep customization and optimization. Extensive chapters on package management—including SlackBuild creation, source-based compilation, cryptographic verification, and sensible integration of third-party repositories—equip readers to manage software in Slackware's distinct, dependency-aware ecosystem with confidence. The final sections focus on automation, networking and server configuration, security hardening, virtualization, multimedia and desktop choices, and accessibility, alongside practical troubleshooting and robust recovery strategies. Paired with guidance on community engagement and real-world deployment scenarios, Slackware Unlocked is a concise, practical companion for maximizing stability, security, and efficiency across servers, desktops, and specialized hardware.

• Autore: William E. Clark
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Walzone Press
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798231264384

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