Learn Raspberry Pi With Linux

Learn Raspberry Pi with Linux will tell you everything you need to know about the Raspberry Pi's GUI and command line so you can get started doing amazing things. You'll learn how to set up your new Raspberry Pi with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, and you'll discover that what may look unfamiliar in Linux is really very familiar. You'll find out how to connect to the internet, change your desktop settings, and you'll get a tour of installed applications. Next, you'll take your first steps toward being a Raspberry Pi expert by learning how to get around at the Linux command line. You'll learn about different shells, including the bash shell, and commands that will make you a true power user. Finally, you'll learn how to create your first Raspberry Pi projects: Making a Pi web server: run LAMPon your own network Making your Pi wireless: remove all the cables andretain all the functionality Makinga Raspberry Pi-basedsecurity cam and messenger service: find out who's dropping by Makinga Pi media center: stream videos and music from your Pi Raspberry Pi is awesome, and it's Linux. And it's awesome because it's Linux. But if you've never used Linux or worked at the Linux command line before, it can be a bit daunting. Raspberry Pi is an amazing little computer with tons of potential. And Learn Raspberry Pi with Linuxcan be your first step in unlocking that potential. What you'll learn How to get online with Raspberry Pi How to customize your Pi's desktop environment Essential commands for putting your Pi to work Basic network services - the power behind what Pi can do How to make your Pi totally wireless by removing all the cables How to turn your Pi into your own personal web server How to turn your Pi into a spy How to turn your Pi into a media center Who this book is for

Raspberry Pi users who are new to Linux and the Linux command line. Table of Contents 1: Your First Bite of Raspberry Pi2: Surveying the Landscape 3: Getting Comfortable4: The File-Paths to Success5: Essential Commands6: Editing Fileson the Command Line7: Managing Your Pi 8: A LAMP of Your Own 9: WiPi: Wireless Computing10: The Raspberry sPi 11: Pi Media Center

Hailing from the U.K., Peter Membrey has worked for Red Hat, holds a RHCE certification, and worked and taught at a number of educational institutions since the beginning of his career. He knows what Linux users like and need, and hopes that CentOS will get the kudos it deserves. He lives in Hong Kong and is teaching and consulting on all matters to do with Linux Enterprise networking, while studying for his master's degree.