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LINUX CLEARLY EXPLAINED

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Table of contents

Cover
Copyright Pageiv
Contentsvii
Acknowledgmentsxv
Introductionxvii
What's the Goal of This Book?xviii
Stop Paying for Software!xix
Why All the Excitement About Linux?xix
Who Should Read This Book?xxi
What's So Special about This Book?xxi
Which Version of Linux Does This Book Cover?xxii
How This Book Is Organizedxxii
What's On the CD-ROM?xxvi
A Word from the Authorxxix
Part I: Introducing Linux1
Chapter 1. The Unix Heritage3
Introducing Operating Systems4
A Brief History of Unix5
The Nature of Unix18
The Open Source Model22
From Here25
References and Further Reading25
Chapter 2. The Linux Phenomenon29
What Is Linux?29
A Brief History of Linux32
Linux Strengths34
Shortcomings of Linux40
Getting Support for Linux48
Keeping Up with Linux55
Linux and Year 2000 (Y2K) Issues56
From Here56
References and Further Reading57
Chapter 3. The User Interface Challenge59
Exploring X's History60
Understanding Basic X Concepts62
Exploring Window Managers67
Introducing the Desktop Alternative70
User Interface Horizons77
From Here79
References and Selected Reading79
Part II: Installing Red Hat Linux81
Chapter 4. Preparing to Install Red Hat Linux83
Understanding the Need to Prepare84
Understanding Linux System Requirements85
Making a System Inventory94
Understanding the Linux Filesystem96
Choosing Your Installation Class101
Preparing Your System for a Two-OS Installation103
Device Configuration Horizons111
From Here112
References and Further Reading113
Chapter 5. Starting the Installation115
Making Room for Red Hat Linux115
Deciding How to Boot Your System116
Starting Linux for the First Time118
Starting the Installation119
Running Disk Druid124
From Here141
References and Further Reading141
Chapter 6. Completing the Installation143
Configuring Your Mouse143
Configuring Networking145
Configuring the Timezone149
Choosing Services to Start on Reboot149
Configuring a Printer155
Choosing a Root Password161
Making a Bootdisk161
Installing LILO162
Configuring XFree86165
Reinstalling Linux169
From Here170
References and Further Reading170
Part III: Running GNOME171
Chapter 7. System Configuration Essentials173
Booting with LILO174
Understanding the Boot Process174
Logging In176
Understanding the Root User Concept178
Creating a User Account179
Enabling User Access to Disk Drives182
Configuring Your Sound Card185
Logging Out187
From Here189
Chapter 8. Exploring GNOME191
Introducing GNOME192
Using the X Window System194
Exploring GNOME's On-Screen Features197
Getting Help201
Using Windows203
Using Session Management208
Using Keyboard Shortcuts209
From Here210
References and Further Reading210
Chapter 9. Managing Files211
Introducing the File Manager212
Changing Views in the Directory Window217
Selecting Files and Directories221
Managing Files and Directories222
Finding Out What's in a File231
Finding Files243
Creating Symbolic Links247
Associating File Types with Applications248
Choosing File Manager Preferences251
Understanding File Ownership and Permissions251
Switching to Superuser Status256
Accessing Disk Drives257
From Here257
Chapter 10. Personalizing GNOME259
Understanding GNOME Customization260
Top Customization Options261
Decorating Your Desktop269
Enabling Sound within GNOME279
Adding Applets to GNOME Panels283
Adding Drawers to GNOME Panels286
Choosing Edge or Corner Panels287
Positioning Panels288
Adding More Panels288
Changing Your Panel's Appearance289
Choosing Pager Options290
Customizing the Main Menu291
Starting Programs Automatically294
Configuring Enlightenment298
From Here303
References and Further Reading303
Chapter 11. Running Applications with GNOME305
Introducing the GNOME Desktop Accessories306
Exploring GNOME Applications310
Running KDE Applications with GNOME315
Running X Applications with GNOME318
Running Windows Software on Linux Systems323
From Here324
Chapter 12. Keeping Your System Running Smoothly325
Mounting Disks and Filesystems326
Formatting a Floppy Disk329
Determining the Amount of Free Disk Space331
Installing and Upgrading Software333
Working with Compressed Files and Archives339
Changing Your Password343
Setting the System Time and Date344
From Here345
References and Further Reading345
Part IV: Getting Connected to the Internet347
Chapter 13. Connecting with PPP349
Getting the Information You'll Need350
Configuring Your Modem352
Testing Your Modem353
Troubleshooting Modem Problems356
Configuring Your PPP Connection357
Determining Whether Your Connection Is Working365
Activating and Deactivating Connections365
Troubleshooting Your Connection366
Using Other Connection Methods367
From Here370
References and Further Reading370
Chapter 14. Using Internet Applications373
Configuring Netscape Helper Applications375
Configuring Netscape Messenger for E-Mail and Newsgroups380
Accessing FTP Sites with File Manager385
Exploring Additional Internet Applications387
From Here389
Part V: Learning Command Prompt Essentials391
Chapter 15. Using the Shell and File Utilities393
Understanding Shells394
Creating User Accounts398
Understanding Linux Directories401
Displaying Directory Contents403
Finding Files405
Reading Files408
Renaming Files and Directories409
Copying Files411
Deleting Files412
Creating and Removing Directories413
Using Command-Line Editing Shortcuts415
Running Programs in the Background417
Changing File Ownership and Permissions419
Linking Files428
Exploring Advanced Shell Capabilities431
From Here433
References and Further Reading433
Chapter 16. Mastering System Administration435
Mounting Disks and Filesystems436
Formatting a Floppy Disk442
Maintaining Disks443
Creating and Extracting Archives446
Creating a Backup Routine449
Compressing and Decompressing Files454
Managing User Accounts455
From Here460
References and Further Reading460
Chapter 17. Using Midnight Commander463
Running Midnight Commander464
Sorting and Filtering the File List470
Finding Files472
Viewing Files475
Renaming Files and Directories478
Tagging Files480
Copying Files and Directories482
Moving Files and Directories485
Deleting Files and Directories487
Editing Files489
Setting Permissions493
Creating Links494
Using Keyboard Shortcuts495
From Here496
References and Further Reading497
Afterword499
Index501

Book details

Vendor Elsevier S & T
SKU 9780125531696
ISBN-13 9780080524917
Author PFAFFENBER
Category Computers
Subject Linux

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