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SAMS Teach Yourself Red Hat® Fedora™ 4 Linux® All in One
By Aron Hsiao
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Publisher: Sams Publishing
Pub Date: July 01, 2005
ISBN: 0-672-32707-4
Pages: 720
 



Table of Contents  | Index

   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


SAMS Teach Yourself Red Hat(r) Fedora(tm) 4 Linux(r) All in One
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