| | Copyright |
| | About the Author |
| | Acknowledgments |
| | We Want to Hear from You! |
| | Reader Services |
| | Introduction |
| | | Fedora Core 4 and Linux |
| | | What You'll Learn in This Book |
| | | Conventions Used in This Book |
| | Part I. Installing Fedora Core 4 |
| | | Chapter 1. Preparing to Install Fedora Core 4 |
| | | Taking a Hardware Inventory |
| | | Evaluating Your Hardware |
| | | Making Space for Linux |
| | | Launching the Fedora Core 4 Installer |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 2. Installing Fedora Core 4 |
| | | Starting the Fedora Core 4 Installer |
| | | Beginning the Installation |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 3. Booting, Logging In, and Configuring |
| | | Booting Fedora Core 4 |
| | | Welcome to Fedora Core 4! |
| | | Configuring Your Printer and Internet Service |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | Part II. Exploring Linux Fundamentals |
| | | Chapter 4. Introducing the Fedora Core 4 Desktop |
| | | Logging In to the Desktop |
| | | Navigating the Desktop |
| | | Working with Multiple Windows |
| | | Understanding Virtual Workspaces |
| | | Logging Out of the Fedora Core 4 Desktop |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 5. Working with Files on the Desktop |
| | | Creating a File Using the Text Editor |
| | | Understanding the Linux File System |
| | | Using File Dialog Boxes in Linux |
| | | Using the File Manager |
| | | Working with Files and Directories |
| | | Manipulating Files Using Drag and Drop |
| | | Working with Trash Contents |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 6. Working with Files in the Shell |
| | | Why Learn to Use the Linux Command Line? |
| | | Introducing the Shell |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 7. Understanding File Properties |
| | | Understanding Executable Files |
| | | Using Symbolic Links |
| | | Understanding Permissions |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | Part III. Using Fedora Core 4 |
| | | Chapter 8. Creating Text Documents with OpenOffice.org Writer |
| | | Previewing the OpenOffice.org Applications |
| | | Creating and Formatting an OpenOffice.org Writer Document |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 9. Creating Spreadsheets with OpenOffice.org Calc |
| | | Understanding Electronic Spreadsheets |
| | | Using OpenOffice.org Calc |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 10. Creating Presentations with OpenOffice.org Impress |
| | | Understanding Electronic Presentations |
| | | Launching OpenOffice.org Impress |
| | | Creating Your First Presentation |
| | | Working with Your Presentation |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 11. Browsing the Web with Firefox |
| | | Introducing Firefox |
| | | Browsing the Web with Firefox |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 12. Managing Email with Evolution |
| | | Reading and Writing Email with Evolution |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 13. Using Other Network Tools |
| | | Instant Messaging in Fedora Core 4 |
| | | Accessing Windows Networks |
| | | Using File Transfer Protocol on the Desktop |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 14. Editing Images and Photos |
| | | Downloading Images From Your Digital Camera |
| | | Using The GIMP for Basic Photo Editing |
| | | Using More Advanced GIMP Tools |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 15. Playing and Recording Sound and Music |
| | | Using the Volume Control |
| | | Playing Audio CDs |
| | | Playing MP3 Digital Music Files |
| | | Recording and Playing Back Sound |
| | | Burning Your Own CDs |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 16. Customizing the Desktop |
| | | Using the Desktop Preferences |
| | | Configuring the Menubar |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 17. Getting Help on the Desktop |
| | | Using Application Help |
| | | Viewing Systemwide Help in the Help Browser |
| | | Reading Other Documentationon the Desktop |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | Part IV. Using the Linux Command Line |
| | | Chapter 18. Becoming Familiar with Shell Environments |
| | | Why Learn to Use the Linux Command Line? |
| | | Understanding Virtual Consoles |
| | | Becoming Comfortable at the Command Line |
| | | Getting Help at the Command Line |
| | | Using the GNU info System |
| | | Getting Help from the Commands Themselves |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 19. Performing Basic Shell Tasks |
| | | Grouping Files for Efficient File Management |
| | | Searching Files and Directories Quickly |
| | | Using Command Output for Complex Tasks |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 20. Creating, Editing, and Saving Text Files |
| | | Using Common Command-Line Editors |
| | | Keeping Your Shell Programs Under Control |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 21. Managing High-Quality Documents at the Command Line |
| | | Printing at the Command Line |
| | | Creating High-Quality Documents at the Command Line |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 22. Performing Simple Math and Database Tasks at the Command Line |
| | | Performing Math Tasks Using the Binary Calculator |
| | | Creating and Sorting Lists of Data |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 23. Using the Network at the Command Line |
| | | Browsing the Web at the Command Line |
| | | Managing Email at the Console |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 24. Using Other Systems Remotely at the Command Line |
| | | Logging In to a Remote Linux or Unix System |
| | | Exchanging Files with Linux/Unix Hosts Using ftp |
| | | Exchanging Files with Windows Hosts Using smbclient |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 25. Harnessing the Power of the Shell |
| | | Adding to Your Command Repertoire |
| | | Using Shell Variables and Quoting |
| | | Creating Your Own Commands Using Shell Scripting |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | Part V. Advanced Topics |
| | | Chapter 26. Desktop Power Tools |
| | | Additional Features of the Terminal Application |
| | | Using Basic X Window System Applications |
| | | Interacting with the User in Shell Scripts |
| | | Scripting the File Manager |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 27. Using Desktop Applications Remotely |
| | | Understanding the X Window System Protocol |
| | | Networking X Using the Secure Shell |
| | | Networking X Manually |
| | | Allowing Incoming X Connections with xhost |
| | | Allowing and Starting Remote X Sessions |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 28. Command-Line System Administration |
| | | Using the su Command |
| | | Managing System Processes |
| | | Managing Running Services |
| | | Managing File Systems |
| | | Managing Accounts |
| | | Using cron to Manage Periodic Jobs |
| | | Shutting Down and Restarting |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 29. Desktop System Administration |
| | | Managing System Processes |
| | | Managing Running Services |
| | | Managing Network Interfaces |
| | | Managing Accounts |
| | | Reading System Logs |
| | | Mounting and Unmounting File Systems |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 30. Security Basics |
| | | Managing the Fedora Core 4 Firewall |
| | | Understanding Advanced Permissions |
| | | Protecting the Root Account |
| | | Logging Users Out Automatically |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 31. Installing Linux Software |
| | | Installing and Removing Fedora Core 4 Components |
| | | Using Third-Party Software |
| | | Using the rpm Command |
| | | Using Application Launchers |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 32. Keeping Fedora Core 4 Updated |
| | | Introducing the Red Hat Network |
| | | Keeping Fedora Core 4 Updated from the Command Line |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 33. Offering Network File Services |
| | | Before You Begin |
| | | Offering Network File System Service |
| | | Offering Windows File Sharing Service |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 34. Offering Web and FTP Service |
| | | Before You Begin |
| | | Running a Web Server |
| | | Running a File Transfer Protocol Server |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | | Chapter 35. Backups, Troubleshooting, and Rescue |
| | | Backing Up and Restoring Your Data |
| | | Dealing with Catastrophic Failures |
| | | Recognizing Other Critical Problems |
| | | Summary |
| | | Q&A |
| | | Workshop |
| | Appendixes |
| | | Appendix A. Installer Troubleshooting |
| | | Loading Modules at Install Time |
| | | Using Module Parameters: A Last Resort |
| | | Using the Text Mode Installer |
| | | Installing from Network Volumes or Hard Drives |
| | | Appendix B. Adding Windows Compatibility to Linux |
| | | Windows Compatibility Overview |
| | | Codeweavers CrossOver Office |
| | | VMware Workstation |
| | | Netraverse Win4Lin |
| | Index |