Linux® For Dummies®, 3rd Edition

by Dee-Ann LeBlanc; Melanie Hoag (Productivity Point International, Austin, Texas); Evan Blomquist

• ISBN13: 9780764507441
• ISBN10: 0764507443
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 1999-02-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The day has finally arrived for you enter the users' paradise of open source computing. Now, you will no longer be a slave to proprietary source code as you take the bold leap into the brave new world of Linux. It all starts with this book. Want to start using Linux but aren't sure where to begin? This friendly guide walks you through Linux fundamentals and offers tons of savvy tips on how to make Linux work for you. In no time, you'll: Get a handle on Linux and open source computing Install, configure, customize, and fine-tune Red Hat 7 on your PC Use dozens of cool Linux tools, editors, utilities, and applications Connect to the Internet Customize GNOME interface Get up to speed on Linux networking basics Written in plain English for users of every level of experience, Linux For Dummies, 3 rd Edition defines the terms and shows you all the ins and outs you need to master in order to build a smoothly functioning Linux system. Topics covered include: Understanding where Linux comes from and what it can do for you Installing and configuring the Linux operating system Working with a Linux system to manage files, add devices, or add and configure software Networking a Linux system for LAN use and Internet access Customizing, tuning, and optimizing your Linux system Managing Linux system security and resources On the bonus CD-ROM you'll find: Red Hat Linux 7 GNOME and KDE desktops Netscape Communicator Apache Web server Networking tools Internet applications Text editor Graphics software Unix utilities The time has come to join the open source revolution with Linux For Dummies, 3 rd Edition.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
Part I: Getting Your Feet Wet	9	(92)
Getting Acquainted with Linux	11	(8)
Prepping Your Computer for Linux	19	(16)
Installing Red Hat Linux	35	(18)
Configuring Linux	53	(20)
Booting Linux and Setting Up a User Account	73	(14)
Adding Devices and Software to Linux	87	(14)
Part II: Internet NOW	101	(34)
Connecting to the Internet	103	(16)
Surfing the Web and Managing E-mail with Netscape Communicator	119	(16)
Part III: Getting Up to Speed with Linux	135	(68)
Files and Directories	137	(26)
Gettin' Gooey with the GUIs	163	(16)
Breaking Linux Out of Its Shell	179	(8)
Putting the x in Text	187	(16)
Part IV: Sinking Your Teeth into Linux	203	(92)
Setting Up Your LAN	205	(20)
Checking Out the Linux File System	225	(18)
Customizing Your System	243	(22)
Tuning and Optimizing Linux	265	(16)
Security	281	(14)
Part V: The Part of Tens	295	(28)
Ten Questions Most Frequently Asked	297	(8)
Ten Lovely Troubleshooting Tips	305	(12)
Ten Superior Sources of Linux Information	317	(6)
Part VI: Appendixes	323	(44)
Appendix A: Common Linux Commands	325	(24)
Appendix B: Glossary	349	(10)
Appendix C: About the CD-ROMs	359	(8)
Index	367	(27)
GNU General Public License	394	(5)
Installation Instructions	399