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Tables of Contents for Linux
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
xv
Introduction
xvii
What's the Goal of This Book?
xvii
Stop Paying for Software!
xix
Why All the Excitement About Linux?
xix
Who Should Read This Book?
xx
What's So Special about This Book?
xxi
Which Version of Linux Does This Book Cover?
xxi
How this Book Is Organized
xxii
What's On the CD-ROM?
xxv
A Word from the Author
xxvi
Part I Introducing Linux
1
80
The Unix Heritage
3
26
Introducing Operating Systems
4
1
A Brief History of Unix
5
13
The Nature of Unix
18
4
The Open Source Model
22
3
From Here
25
1
References and Further Reading
25
4
The Linux Phenomenon
29
30
What Is Linux?
29
3
A Brief History of Linux
32
2
Linux Strenghts
34
6
Shortcomings of Linux
40
8
Getting Support for Linux
48
7
Keeping Up with Linux
55
1
Linux and Year 2000 (Y2K) Issues
56
1
From Here
56
1
References and Further Reading
57
2
The User Interface Challenge
59
22
Exploring X's History
60
2
Understanding Basic X Concepts
62
5
Exploring Window Managers
67
3
Introducing the Desktop Alternative
70
7
User Interface Horizons
77
2
From Here
79
1
References and Selected Reading
79
2
Part II Installing Red Hat Linux
81
90
Preparing to Install Red Hat Linux
83
32
Understanding the Need to Prepare
84
1
Understanding Linux System Requirements
85
9
Making a System Inventory
94
2
Understanding the Linux Filesystem
96
6
Choosing Your Installation Class
102
2
Preparing Your System for a Two-OS Installation
104
7
Device Configuration Horizons
111
2
From Here
113
1
References and Further Reading
113
2
Starting the Installation
115
28
Making Room for Red Hat Linux
115
1
Deciding How to Boot Your System
116
2
Starting Linux for the First Time
118
1
Starting the Installation
119
5
Running Disk Druid
124
17
From Here
141
1
References and Further Reading
141
2
Completing the Installation
143
28
Configuring Your Mouse
143
2
Configuring Networking
145
4
Configuring the Timezone
149
1
Choosing Services to Start on Reboot
149
6
Configuring a Printer
155
6
Choosing a Root Password
161
1
Making a Bootdisk
161
1
Installing LILO
162
3
Configuring XFree86
165
4
Reinstalling Linux
169
1
From Here
170
1
References and Further Reading
170
1
Part III Running GNOME
171
176
System Configuration Essentials
173
18
Booting with LILO
174
1
Understanding the Boot Process
174
2
Logging In
176
2
Understanding the Root User Concept
178
1
Creating a User Account
179
3
Enabling User Access to Disk Drives
182
3
Configuring Your Sound Card
185
2
Logging Out
187
2
From Here
189
2
Exploring GNOME
191
20
Introducing GNOME
192
2
Using the X Window System
194
3
Exploring GNOME's On-Screen Features
197
4
Getting Help
201
2
Using Windows
203
5
Using Session Management
208
1
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
209
1
From Here
210
1
References and Further Reading
210
1
Managing Files
211
48
Introducing the File Manager
212
5
Changing Views in the Directory Window
217
4
Selecting Files and Directories
221
1
Managing Files and Directories
222
9
Finding Out What's in a File
231
12
Finding Files
243
4
Creating Symbolic Links
247
1
Associating File Types with Applications
248
2
Choosing File Manager Preferences
250
1
Understanding File Ownership and Permissions
251
5
Switching to Superuser Status
256
1
Accessing Disk Drives
257
1
From Here
257
2
Personalizing GNOME
259
46
Understanding GNOME Customization
260
1
Top Customization Options
261
8
Decorating Your Desktop
269
10
Enabling Sound within GNOME
279
4
Adding Applets to GNOME Panels
283
3
Adding Drawers to GNOME Panels
286
1
Choosing Edge or Corner Panels
287
1
Positioning Panels
288
1
Adding More Panels
288
1
Changing Your Panel's Appearance
289
1
Choosing Pager Options
290
1
Customizing the Main Menu
291
3
Starting Programs Automatically
294
4
Configuring Enlightenment
298
5
From Here
303
1
References and Further Reading
303
2
Running Applications with GNOME
305
20
Introducing the GNOME Desktop Accessories
306
4
Exploring GNOME Applications
310
5
Running KDE Applications with GNOME
315
3
Running X Applications with GNOME
318
5
Running Windows Software on Linux Systems
323
1
From Here
324
1
Keeping Your System Running Smoothly
325
22
Mounting Disks and Filesystems
326
3
Formatting a Floppy Disk
329
2
Determining the Amount of Free Disk Space
331
2
Installing and Upgrading Software
333
6
Working with Compressed Files and Archives
339
4
Changing Your Password
343
1
Setting the System Time and Date
344
1
From Here
345
1
References and Further Reading
345
2
Part IV Getting Connected to the Internet
347
44
Connecting with PPP
349
24
Getting the Information You'll Need
350
2
Configuring Your Modem
352
1
Testing Your Modem
353
3
Troubleshooting Modem Problems
356
1
Configuring Your PPP Connection
357
8
Determining Whether Your Connection Is Working
365
1
Activating and Deactivating Connections
365
1
Troubleshooting Your Connections
366
1
Using Other Connection Methods
367
3
From Here
370
1
References and Further Reading
370
3
Using Internet Applications
373
18
Configuring Netscape Helper Applications
375
5
Configuring Netscape Messenger for E-Mail and Newsgroups
380
5
Accessing FTP Sites with File Manager
385
2
Exploring Additional Internet Applications
387
2
From Here
389
2
Part V Learning Command Prompt Essentials
391
108
Using the Shell and File Utilities
393
42
Understanding Shells
394
4
Creating user Accounts
398
3
Understanding Linux Directories
401
2
Displaying Directory Contents
403
2
Finding Files
405
3
Reading Files
408
1
Renaming Files and Directories
409
2
Copying Files
411
1
Deleting Files
412
1
Creating and Removing Directories
413
2
Using Command-Line Editing Shortcuts
415
2
Running Programs in the Bacground
417
2
Changing File Ownership and Permissions
419
9
Linking Files
428
3
Exploring Advanced Shell Capabilities
431
2
From Here
433
1
References and Further Reading
433
2
Mastering System Administration
435
28
Mounting Disks and Filesystems
436
6
Formatting a Floppy Disk
442
1
Maintaining Disks
443
3
Creating and Extracting Archives
446
3
Creating a Backup Routine
449
5
Compressing and Decompressing Files
454
1
Managing User Accounts
455
5
From Here
460
1
References and Further Reading
460
3
Using Midnight Commander
463
36
Running Midnight Commander
464
6
Sorting and Filtering the File List
470
2
Finding Files
472
3
Viewing Files
475
3
Renaming Files and Directories
478
2
Tagging Files
480
2
Copying Files and Directories
482
3
Moving Files and Directories
485
2
Deleting Files and Directories
487
2
Editing Files
489
4
Setting Permissions
493
1
Creating Links
494
1
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
495
1
From Here
496
1
References and Further Reading
497
2
Afterword
499
2
Index
501