The Definitive Guide to PC-BSD

• Main Author: Lavigne, Dru (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berkeley, CA : Apress, 2010.
• Subjects: Computer science.; Operating systems (Computers).; Computer Science.; Computer Science, general.; Operating Systems.

This book is the ultimate reference for both beginners and power users to PC-BSD—the free, easy-to-use operating system based on FreeBSD. Existing power users will learn how to look under the hood and contribute to the global PC-BSD community. PC-BSD is turning into a hassle-free alternative to Linu...

Table of Contents:

• Getting Started with PC-BSD
• Introducing PC-BSD
• Installing PC-BSD
• Using the PC-BSD Desktop
• Customizing the Desktop
• Getting Around
• Performing Common Tasks
• User System Settings
• Administrative System Settings
• Software
• Push Button Installer System
• FreeBSD Packages
• FreeBSD Ports
• Community
• Getting Help
• Getting Involved
• Going Beyond the Basics
• Advanced Tasks
• Becoming a Developer.