Description:This completely revamped edition covers the familiar Linux flavors as well as some exciting new distributions-Ubuntu, Mepis, Arch Linux, and four othersIdeal for users planning the transition to Linux who want to sample different distributions to see which one best meets their needsIncludes new sections on practical uses for Linux, cool multimedia apps, instant messaging, BitTorrent, and improved security techniquesValuable information for system administrators who need to set up secure, fully functioning Linux serversBonus DVD is the only one on the market to include ten Linux distributions readers can try