List of Sidebars

Chapter 1: Welcome!

GNU/Linux

Correct Pronunciation

Windows Compatible?

Chapter 2: A History and Politics Lesson

Linus Torvalds

Richard Stallman

Chapter 4: Preinstallation Steps

Suse Linux and Windows File Systems

No-Install Linux

Chapter 6: Solving Installation Problems

What if You Want to Remove Linux from Your Computer?

Chapter 7: Booting Linux for the First Time

Wrong Resolution!

Behind The Desktop: KDE

Cutting and Pasting Text with The Mouse

Chapter 8: Getting Hardware Up and Running

What Hardware Works?

Which Wi-Fi Card?

The Problems with Winmodems

Chapter 9: Securing Your System

Cracker VS. Hacker

Paranoia and Security

Chapter 13: Dealing with Problems

Crashing Drivers

File System Maintenance

Chapter 14: Introducing the BASH Shell

Booting into The Shell

Creating Aliases

Chapter 15: Understanding Linux Files and Users

Switching Users

Types of File Systems

Chapter 16: Working with Text Files

Standard Input and Output

Chapter 17: Taking Control of the System

Renicing A Process

Clearing Up Crashes

Chapter 18: Cool Shell Tricks

Redirecting Standard Error Output

Chapter 19: MP3s and CDs

Adjusting Volume Levels

File Sharing

Making Music

Chapter 20: Viewing Movies and Video

Playing DVD Movies

Movie Editing

Chapter 22: Making the Move to OpenOffice.org

Importing and Exporting Files

Other Linux Office Suites

Chapter 28: Running Microsoft Office under SUSE Linux

Crossover Office

Chapter 29: Installing Software

Installing Proprietary Software

RPM Security

Chapter 31: Optimizing Your System

Rescuing Your System