Special Edition Using Caldera Openlinux

by Smart, Allan; Ratcliffe, Erik; Bird, Tim; Bandel, David; Mattos, Wilson; Smart, Allan

• ISBN13: 9780789720580
• ISBN10: 0789720582
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Pearson P T R

Summary

Caldera's OpenLinux 2.2 has the easiest installation process of any Linux distribution, and easy installation and configuration are what the Linux reader/user is looking for. In addition to installation, OpenLinux offers unparalleled connectivity to NetWare and NT environments, and a fantastic desktop solution with the K Desktop Environment (KDE) and easy-to-use utilities.

This book shows the reader how to install and configure the latest version of the Caldera Open Linux operating system -- paying special attention to interconnectivity and day-to-day usage issues. It gives extensive coverage of the configuration and use of the myriad of network services Linux offers the consumer such as Samba, sendmail, Netscape's Fast Track web server, and more.

The book will also cover how to install and manage applications, manage printers and provides step-by-step instructions for getting connected to the Internet.

Table of Contents

I Introduction to OpenLinux	9	(30)
1 What is OpenLinux?	9	(14)
2 Installing OpenLinux	23	(16)
II Using OpenLinux	39	(180)
3 Introduction to the Desktop (KDE)	39	(10)
4 Navigating the Desktop	49	(42)
5 Customizing Your Desktop Environment	91	(48)
6 KDM	139	(12)
7 KDE Applications	151	(40)
8 KOffice	191	(28)
III OpenLinux System Administration	219	(228)
9 Understanding the Linux File System	219	(20)
10 Users, Groups, and Permissions	239	(12)
11 Running DOS Programs	251	(20)
12 System Initialization Under OpenLinux	271	(20)
13 Customizing Your Shell Environment	291	(16)
14 Printing	307	(24)
15 Software Package Management	331	(24)
16 How to Build/Rebuild a Package	355	(24)
17 Building Custom Kernels	379	(12)
18 Kernel Modules	391	(22)
19 Disk Drives and File Systems	413	(14)
20 Boot Loader	427	(20)
IV Networking with OpenLinux	447	(296)
21 Understanding TCP/IP Fundamentals	447	(14)
22 Network Administration	461	(12)
23 Advanced Network Features	473	(28)
24 Connecting to an ISP	501	(14)
25 Email Setup	515	(12)
26 Domain Name Server (DNS)	527	(20)
27 File Transfer Protocol (FTP)	547	(14)
28 The Web Server	561	(54)
29 IP Masquerading	615	(8)
30 IP Firewalling	623	(20)
31 TCP Wrappers	643	(10)
32 Sharing Files via NFS	653	(10)
33 NetWare and OpenLinux	663	(28)
34 Microsoft Windows and OpinLinux	691	(22)
35 ARP, BOOTP, and DHCP	713	(16)
36 Setting Up a Sample Network	729	(14)
V X Window	743	(104)
37 Configuring X	743	(18)
38 Dissecting the XF86Config File	761	(26)
39 Customizing X	787	(44)
40 Controlling X Resources	831	(16)
VI Etc.	847	(70)
41 Encryption	847	(32)
42 Multimedia	879	(38)
VII Appendixes	917	(188)
A Commonly Used Commands	917	(8)
B Hardware Compatibility Lists	925	(48)
C Loadable Module Parameters	973	(124)
D How to Find Other Linux Informination	1097	(8)
Index	1105