From: "Amanda Staab" <amanda@nostarch.com> To: "No Starch News" <amanda@nostarch.com> Subject: Press Release: The Linux Problem Solver, May 2000 Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 10:14:52 -0700 TAKE TWO FOR LINUX HEADACHES: New book shows readers how to solve technical Linux problems ********************* For Immediate Release ********************* Contact: Amanda Staab, Publicist, 415-863-9900, mailto:amanda@nostarch.com San Francisco, CA--Plenty of books teach users how to install the popular, free Linux operating system-but what do they do once it's installed and it won't connect to the Web or the printer will only spit out gibberish? THE LINUX PROBLEM SOLVER: Simple Solutions for System Administrators (1-886411-35-2, $34.95, paperback w/CD-ROM, No Starch Press, May 2000, http://www.nostarch.com/lps.htm) is a concise guide to solving technical Linux problems. Written by Brian Ward, author of the Linux Kernel HOW-TO, THE LINUX PROBLEM SOLVER is for users who already have their system up and running and want to solve problems related to printing, networking, back-up, crash recovery and upgrading a kernel. This book helps solve difficult Linux snafus by integrating troubleshooting techniques with clear explanations and tutorials of Linux utilities. An invaluable reference, THE LINUX PROBLEM SOLVER shows readers how to solve over 100 problems, including how to: * Troubleshoot printing, filesharing, and networking problems * Configure and install software from source code * Compile and install a new Linux kernel * Debug a network connection and secure a system * Recover from a system crash and prevent serious damage in the future The CD-ROM directly supports the book's contents, with configuration files and numerous programs not included with many Linux distributions. The CD also doubles as an emergency boot disk with diagnostic and recovery tools. Available in bookstores or from No Starch Press (1-800-420-7240, http://www.nostarch.com), THE LINUX PROBLEM SOLVER is the ultimate resource for readers who want to take their Linux installation to the next level. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Brian Ward is a UNIX systems programmer, and is the author of the Linux Kernel HOWTO. A UNIX network administrator, he has worked with Linux since 1993. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Chicago. To request a review copy or to schedule a radio, TV, or print interview, contact Amanda Staab at 415-863-9900 or mailto:amanda@nostarch.com. No Starch Press 555 De Haro Street, Ste. 250 San Francisco, CA 94107 Fax (415) 863-9950 _____________________________ To be removed from this list, please reply with "Remove" in your message.