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Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional - page 1
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Back Cover
Beginning SUSE LinuxFrom Novice to Professional
Introduction
What You ll Find in This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
The SUSE Linux DVD-ROM
Support from Apress
Part One: Introducing the World of Linux
Chapter 1: Welcome
What Is Linux?
The Age of Linux
The Problems with Windows
The Benefits of Linux
The Linux Community
Summary
Chapter 2: A History and Politics Lesson
In the Beginning
The GNU Project
Proprietary Software and the GPL
GNU and Linux Together
Different Flavors of Linux
Linux Today
Modern Linux Development
Summary
Chapter 3: The Realities of Running Linux
Who Uses Linux?
Getting Hold of Linux
Using SUSE Linux
Summary
Part Two: Installing SUSE Linux
Chapter 4: Preinstallation Steps
Understanding Partitioning
Freeing Up Space
Backing Up Your Data
Making Notes
Summary
Chapter 5: Installing SUSE Linux
An Overview of the Installation Process
Step-by-Step Guide
Summary
Chapter 6: Solving Installation Problems
Preinstallation Problems
Installation Problems
Postinstallation Problems
GUI Configuration with SaX2
Summary
Part Three: The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide
Chapter 7: Booting Linux for the First Time
Starting Up
Logging In
Exploring the Desktop
Running Programs
Working with Virtual Desktops
Using the Mouse
Using the System Tray
Summary
Chapter 8: Getting Hardware Up and Running
SUSE Linux Hardware Support
Getting Online
Setting Up E-Mail and Instant Messaging
Adding a Printer
Getting Pictures onto Your PC
Using 3D Graphic Cards
Summary
Chapter 9: Securing Your System
Windows Security vs. Linux Security
SUSE Linux Access Permissions
Common-Sense Security
Online Updates
The SUSE Linux Firewall
Summary
Chapter 10: Personalizing SUSE Linux: Getting Everything Just Right
Changing the Look and Feel
Configuring a Notebook s Touchpad
Adding and Removing Shortcuts
Adding and Removing Applets
Setting Power-Saving Features
Summary
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