Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Linux Fedora in 24 Hours

by Hsiao, Aron

• ISBN13: 9780672326301
• ISBN10: 0672326302
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-16
• Publisher: Sams Publishing

Summary

Linux is an operating system, based on Unix, that has become a viable desktop system for many users, especially those involved with system and network administration. This book covers all the most important topics for the reader who wants to get Linux up and running and to become productive with the operating system as quickly as possible. The book covers topics such as installing, setting up, and negotiating the new desktop environment, and also includes: An explanation of what is happening behind the scenes - the reader learns how the system works as well as what to do, in simple, layman's language. Special attention to new features of the latest release, especially tools that make tasks that used to be difficult easier. Instruction on troubleshooting practices and debugging tools. A comprehensive list of all major places to get Linux support and answers.

Author Biography

Aron Hsiao is a longtime Unix and Linux enthusiast with 15 years of experience administering Unix-like operating systems. Over the years, he has worked in network deployment, software development, Web development, and Internet advertising. He has also worked as a volunteer in a number of computer-related capacities in his community and served as the About.com guide to Linux for several years. He holds a degree in English and Anthropology from the University of Utah, but finds his technology skills to be more marketable. He is also the author of The Concise Guide to XFree86 for Linux and Sams Teach Yourself Linux Security Basics in 24 Hours.

Table of Contents

(NOTE:Each chapter concludes with a Summary. Q&A. and Workshop.)

Introduction

Installing Fedora. Hour 1

Preparing to Install Fedora

Taking a Hardware Inventory

Evaluating Your Hardware

Making Space for Linux

Launching the Fedora Installer. Hour 2

Installing Fedora

Starting the Fedora Installer

Beginning the Installation. Hour 3

Booting, Logging In, and Configuring

Booting Fedora

Welcome to Fedora Core! Configuring Your Printer and Internet Service

Using Linux At The Console. Hour 4

Navigating Linux at the Console

Why Learn to Use Linux at the Console? Understanding Virtual Consoles

Introducing the Shell

Working with the File System

Understanding Permissions. Hour 5

Making the Console Work for You

Creating, Editing, and Saving Text Files

Grouping Files for Efficient File Management

Searching Files and Directories Quickly

Using Command Output for Complex Tasks

Keeping Your Shell Programs Under Control. Hour 6

Getting Help at the Console

Introducing Manual Pages

Using the GNU info System

Using the /usr/share/doc Tree

Getting Help from the Commands. Hour 7

Working Without the Mouse

Printing at the Command Line

Creating High-Quality Documents at the Command Line

Performing Math Tasks Using the Binary Calculator

Creating and Sorting Lists of Data. Hour 8

Networking Without Graphics

Browsing the Web at the Console

Managing Email at the Console

Logging In to a Remote Linux or Unix System

Exchanging Files with Linux/Unix Hosts Using ftp

Exchanging Files with Windows Hosts Using smbclient. Hour 9

Harnessing the Power of the Shell

Adding to Your Command Repertoire

Using Shell Variables and Quoting

Creating Your Own Commands Using Shell Scripting

USING LINUX ON THE DESKTOP. Hour 10

Introducing the Fedora Desktop

Notes on GNOME and KDE in Fedora

Logging In to the Desktop

Navigating the Desktop

Working with Multiple Windows

Understanding Virtual Workspaces

Logging Out of the GNOME Desktop. Hour 11

Working with Files on the Desktop

Creating a New Text File Using the Text Editor

Using the File Manager

Working with Files and Directories

Manipulating Files Using Drag and Drop

Working with Trash Contents. Hour 12

Introducing OpenOffice

The OpenOffice Applications

Creating and Formatting an OpenOffice Writer Document

Working with OpenOffice Calc. Hour 13

Networking on the Desktop

Introducing Mozilla

Browsing the Web with Mozilla

Reading and Writing Email

Accessing Windows Networks

Using File Transfer Protocol on the Desktop. Hour 14

Getting Help on the Desktop

Using Application Help

Using Systemwide Help in GNOME and KDE

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