Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat® Fedora¿ 4 Linux All in One

by Hsiao, Aron

• ISBN13: 9780672327070
• ISBN10: 0672327074
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback w/Disk
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Sams

Summary

Join an estimated 85% of the U.S. Linux market in using Red Hat's Linux distributions by learning it from a Fedora authority.Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Fedora 4 All in Oneis a starter kit that will help you install, configure, and use Red Hat's Fedora 4 distribution and desktop applications. The easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions will also show you how to: Use the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and other leading applications. Troubleshoot hardware issues and install new components. Set up a small Linux-based network to share files and resources. Also included is a DVD, which will provide you with the complete Fedora Core Linux distribution, OpenOffice.org desktop suite, and the leading applications for e-mail, Web browsing, and graphics. Find out how you can safely and reliably use Linux and Linux-based applications to accomplish your day-to-day work in the office and at home withSams Teach Yourself Red Hat Fedora 4 All in One.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(1)
Fedora Core 4 and Linux	1	(1)
What You'll Learn in This Book	2	(1)
Conventions Used in This Book	3	(4)
Part I: Installing Fedora Core 4
Preparing to Install Fedora Core 4	7	(22)
Taking a Hardware Inventory	7	(5)
Evaluating Your Hardware	12	(1)
Making Space for Linux	13	(12)
Launching the Fedora Core 4 Installer	25	(4)
Installing Fedora Core 4	29	(26)
Starting the Fedora Core 4 Installer	29	(1)
Beginning the Installation	30	(25)
Booting, Logging In, and Configuring	55	(26)
Booting Fedora Core 4	55	(2)
Welcome to Fedora Core 4!	57	(8)
Configuring Your Printer and Internet Service	65	(16)
Part II: Exploring Linux Fundamentals
Introducing the Fedora Core 4 Desktop	81	(16)
Logging In to the Desktop	81	(2)
Navigating the Desktop	83	(5)
Working with Multiple Windows	88	(2)
Understanding Virtual Workspaces	90	(3)
Logging Out of the Fedora Core 4 Desktop	93	(4)
Working with Files on the Desktop	97	(26)
Creating a File Using the Text Editor	97	(2)
Understanding the Linux File System	99	(5)
Using File Dialog Boxes in Linux	104	(3)
Using the File Manager	107	(2)
Working with Files and Directories	109	(7)
Manipulating Files Using Drag and Drop	116	(3)
Working with Trash Contents	119	(4)
Working with Files in the Shell	123	(18)
Why Learn to Use the Linux Command Line?	124	(1)
Introducing the Shell	125	(16)
Understanding File Properties	141	(18)
Understanding Executable Files	141	(1)
Using Symbolic Links	142	(3)
Understanding Permissions	145	(14)
Part III: Using Fedora Core 4
Creating Text Documents with OpenOffice.org Writer	159	(16)
Previewing the OpenOffice.org Applications	159	(3)
Creating and Formatting an OpenOffice.org Writer Document	162	(13)
Creating Spreadsheets with OpenOffice.org Calc	175	(16)
Understanding Electronic Spreadsheets	175	(1)
Using OpenOffice.org Calc	176	(15)
Creating Presentations with OpenOffice.org Impress	191	(26)
Understanding Electronic Presentations	191	(1)
Launching OpenOffice.org Impress	192	(2)
Creating Your First Presentation	194	(19)
Working with Your Presentation	213	(4)
Browsing the Web with Firefox	217	(14)
Introducing Firefox	217	(1)
Browsing the Web with Firefox	218	(13)
Managing Email with Evolution	231	(16)
Reading and Writing Email with Evolution	231	(16)
Using Other Network Tools	247	(16)
Instant Messaging in Fedora Core 4	247	(8)
Accessing Windows Networks	255	(2)
Using File Transfer Protocol on the Desktop	257	(6)
Editing Images and Photos	263	(20)
Downloading Images From Your Digital Camera	263	(3)
Using The GIMP for Basic Photo Editing	266	(7)
Using More Advanced GIMP Tools	273	(10)
Playing and Recording Sound and Music	283	(18)
Using the Volume Control	283	(2)
Playing Audio CDs	285	(3)
Playing MP3 Digital Music Files	288	(7)
Recording and Playing Back Sound	295	(2)
Burning Your Own CDs	297	(4)
Customizing the Desktop	301	(16)
Using the Desktop Preferences	301	(11)
Configuring the Menubar	312	(5)
Getting Help on the Desktop	317	(16)
Using Application Help	317	(4)
Viewing Systemwide Help in the Help Browser	321	(3)
Reading Other Documentation on the Desktop	324	(9)
Part IV: Using the Linux Command Line
Becoming Familiar with Shell Environments	333	(18)
Why Learn to Use the Linux Command Line?	333	(1)
Understanding Virtual Consoles	334	(2)
Becoming Comfortable at the Command Line	336	(4)
Getting Help at the Command Line	340	(5)
Using the GNU info System	345	(2)
Getting Help from the Commands Themselves	347	(4)
Performing Basic Shell Tasks	351	(14)
Grouping Files for Efficient File Management	351	(4)
Searching Files and Directories Quickly	355	(5)
Using Command Output for Complex Tasks	360	(5)
Creating, Editing, and Saving Text Files	365	(18)
Using Common Command-Line Editors	365	(10)
Keeping Your Shell Programs Under Control	375	(8)
Managing High-Quality Documents at the Command Line	383	(20)
Printing at the Command Line	384	(2)
Creating High-Quality Documents at the Command Line	386	(17)
Performing Simple Math and Database Tasks at the Command Line	403	(12)
Performing Math Tasks Using the Binary Calculator	403	(6)
Creating and Sorting Lists of Data	409	(6)
Using the Network at the Command Line	415	(18)
Browsing the Web at the Command Line	416	(4)
Managing Email at the Console	420	(13)
Using Other Systems Remotely at the Command Line	433	(14)
Logging In to a Remote Linux or Unix System	433	(5)
Exchanging Files with Linux/Unix Hosts Using ftp	438	(4)
Exchanging Files with Windows Hosts Using smbclient	442	(5)
Harnessing the Power of the Shell	447	(24)
Adding to Your Command Repertoire	447	(4)
Using Shell Variables and Quoting	451	(4)
Creating Your Own Commands Using Shell Scripting	455	(16)
Part V: Advanced Topics
Desktop Power Tools	471	(18)
Additional Features of the Terminal Application	471	(6)
Using Basic X Window System Applications	477	(3)
Interacting with the User in Shell Scripts	480	(4)
Scripting the File Manager	484	(5)
Using Desktop Applications Remotely	489	(20)
Understanding the X Window System Protocol	490	(1)
Networking X Using the Secure Shell	491	(4)
Networking X Manually	495	(1)
Allowing Incoming X Connections with xhost	496	(4)
Allowing and Starting Remote X Sessions	500	(9)
Command-Line System Administration	509	(30)
Using the su Command	510	(1)
Managing System Processes	510	(5)
Managing Running Services	515	(6)
Managing File Systems	521	(7)
Managing Accounts	528	(3)
Using cron to Manage Periodic Jobs	531	(3)
Shutting Down and Restarting	534	(5)
Desktop System Administration	539	(18)
Managing System Processes	539	(3)
Managing Running Services	542	(4)
Managing Network Interfaces	546	(3)
Managing Accounts	549	(3)
Reading System Logs	552	(1)
Mounting and Unmounting File Systems	553	(4)
Security Basics	557	(16)
Managing the Fedora Core 4 Firewall	558	(3)
Understanding Advanced Permissions	561	(5)
Protecting the Root Account	566	(2)
Logging Users Out Automatically	568	(5)
Installing Linux Software	573	(20)
Installing and Removing Fedora Core 4 Components	573	(6)
Using Third-Party Software	579	(3)
Using the rpm Command	582	(5)
Using Application Launchers	587	(6)
Keeping Fedora Core 4 Updated	593	(14)
Introducing the Red Hat Network	593	(9)
Keeping Fedora Core 4 Updated from the Command Line	602	(5)
Offering Network File Services	607	(18)
Before You Begin	607	(1)
Offering Network File System Service	608	(7)
Offering Windows File Sharing Service	615	(10)
Offering Web and FTP Service	625	(18)
Before You Begin	625	(1)
Running a Web Server	626	(11)
Running a File Transfer Protocol Server	637	(6)
Backups, Troubleshooting, and Rescue	643	(38)
Backing Up and Restoring Your Data	643	(10)
Dealing with Catastrophic Failures	653	(5)
Recognizing Other Critical Problems	658	(9)
Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A: Installer Troubleshooting	667	(8)
Loading Modules at Install Time	667	(1)
Using Module Parameters: A Last Resort	668	(2)
Using the Text Mode Installer	670	(1)
Installing from Network Volumes or Hard Drives	671	(4)
Appendix B: Adding Windows Compatibility to Linux	675	(6)
Windows Compatibility Overview	675	(1)
Codeweavers CrossOver Office	676	(1)
VMware Workstation	677	(1)
Netraverse Win4Lin	678	(3)
Index	681

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