9781558285989

If you2re an intermediate or advanced computer programmer looking to master Linux, then Teach Yourself Linux is your key to success. Written in jargon-free language, Teach Yourself Linux is full of cross-references, visual step-by-step procedures, and real-world applications that enable you to master the Open Source operating system that2s taking the PC world by storm. This book helps you become proficient by explaining the following: Installing and configuring Linux, understanding Linux commands, and using text editing features Finding help and performing a full backup Navigating the Linux desktop, from the X Window system to applications Working with Microsoft Windows Connecting to the Web and using Internet tools Setting up your own Web server Building an advanced system configuration Two bonus CD-ROMs are packed with Linux software, including Red Hat Linux 6.1 and Internet access programs, as well as information on how to upgrade your Linux software.

About the Author Steve Oualline is the author of Discover Linux. Eric Foster-Johnson is a software developer who works on Linux, UNIX, Windows NT, and a variety of other systems every day. An experienced author, Foster-Johnson's books include Graphical Applications with Tcl and Tk, Perl Modules, UNIX in Plain English (with Kevin Reichard), and Linux: Configuration and Installation with Patrick Volkerding and Kevin Reichard.

Welcome to Teach Yourself

viii

Part I: Introducing Linux

2

(136)

Installing Linux

4

(20)

Installation Overview

6

(2)

Getting Ready to Install

8

(2)

Understanding Disk Partitions

10

(2)

Using FIPS to Split a Microsoft Windows Partition

12

(2)

Starting the Installation Program

14

(2)

Beginning the Install

16

(2)

Disk Setup

18

(2)

Finishing the Installation

20

(2)

Personal Workbook

22

(2)

Getting On for the First Time

24

(16)

First-Time Commands

26

(2)

A Quick Tour of the Screen

28

(2)

Initial Configuration

30

(2)

Accounts and Packages

32

(2)

Setting Up for Microsoft Windows and Networks

34

(2)

Adding a Printer

36

(2)

Personal Workbook

38

(2)

Linux Commands and the Shell

40

(28)

Navigating Directories

42

(2)

The Linux Command Line

44

(2)

Listing Files

46

(2)

Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files

48

(2)

Viewing Files with More and Less

50

(2)

Finding and Controlling Files

52

(2)

Getting Information on the System

54

(2)

The bash Shell

56

(4)

Shell Scripts---A Whirlwind Introduction

60

(4)

Shell Startup Files

64

(2)

Personal Workbook

66

(2)

Getting Help

68

(18)

Documentation Formats and Locations

70

(2)

Finding Documentation

72

(2)

Using the man Pages

74

(2)

Reading GNU Info Files

76

(2)

Using PostScript and HTML

78

(2)

Handling Compressed Files

80

(2)

TeX and Source Files

82

(2)

Personal Workbook

84

(2)

Text Editing

86

(34)

The vi Survival Guide

88

(2)

Moving a Little Faster

90

(2)

Getting Help

92

(2)

Editing Faster

94

(2)

Visual Mode and Multiple Windows

96

(2)

The: Commands

98

(2)

Simple Commands for Programmers

100

(4)

The vi Cookbook

104

(4)

emacs, the Wonder Editor

108

(2)

Editing Files with emacs

110

(4)

Other Text Editors

114

(2)

Spell-Checking Files

116

(2)

Personal Workbook

118

(2)

Performing a Full Backup

120

(18)

The Care and Feeding of tar

122

(2)

Magnetic Tape Basics

124

(2)

tar and Magnetic Tapes

126

(2)

Using tar for Tape Backup

128

(2)

Incremental Dumps

130

(2)

Scheduling the Backup

132

(2)

Backup Comparisons

134

(2)

Personal Workbook

136

(2)

Part II: The Linux Desktop

138

(82)

The X Window System

141

(19)

Introducing the Desktop

142

(4)

Configuring the Red Hat Desktop

146

(2)

Resources and Resource Files

148

(2)

Window Managers

150

(4)

Screen Savers and Backgrounds

154

(2)

Setting Up an X Login

156

(2)

Personal Workbook

158

(2)

Desktop Applications

160

(22)

Managing Files

162

(2)

Word Processing

164

(4)

Managing Your Schedule

168

(4)

Crunching Numbers

172

(2)

Sending Faxes

174

(2)

Multimedia Tools

176

(4)

Personal Workbook

180

(2)

Command Windows

182

(10)

Shell Windows

184

(2)

Controlling Fonts and Setting the Window Size

186

(2)

Copy and Paste

188

(2)

Personal Workbook

190

(2)

Playing Sounds and Music on Your PC

192

(10)

Setting Up Your Sound Card

194

(2)

Playing Sounds

196

(2)

Playing Audio CDs

198

(2)

Personal Workbook

200

(2)

Working with Microsoft Windows

202

(10)

Accessing Windows Floppy Disks

204

(2)

Accessing Windows File Systems

206

(2)

Running Windows Applications

208

(2)

Personal Workbook

210

(2)

Games

212

(8)

Shoot `Em Up

214

(2)

Quiet Contemplation

216

(2)

Personal Workbook

218

(2)

Part III: Connecting to the World

220

(112)

The Internet and Linux

222

(18)

Connecting to the Internet

224

(2)

Setting Up a PPP Connection

226

(2)

Trying Your PPP Connection

228

(2)

Configuring Netscape

230

(2)

Setting Up a Cable Modem

232

(2)

Cable Modems and Local Networks

234

(2)

Setting Up Masquerading Clinets and Security

236

(2)

Personal Workbook

238

(2)

Internet Tools

240

(30)

Configuring Netscape

242

(4)

Viewing Web Pages with Netscape

246

(2)

Understanding E-mail Protocols: SMTP, POP, and IMAP

248

(2)

Mailers and Mail-Checking Programs

250

(4)

Transferring Files with FTP

254

(2)

Downloading Linux Software

256

(2)

Internet Relay Chat

258

(2)

Logging on to Remote Systems

260

(2)

Reading the News

262

(4)

Posting Messages to Newsgroups

266

(2)

Personal Workbook

268

(2)

Local Area Networking

270

(18)

Linux Networking

272

(2)

Setting Up Your Network Card

274

(4)

Starting Network Services

278

(2)

Testing Your Network

280

(2)

Sharing Files with Samba

282

(2)

Sharing Files with NFS

284

(2)

Personal Workbook

286

(2)

Setting Up Your Own Web Server

288

(16)

Setting Up Apache

290

(4)

Starting Apache

294

(2)

Creating a Top-Level Web Page

296

(4)

Setting Up a Search Engine

300

(2)

Personal Workbook

302

(2)

Advanced System Configuration

304

(28)

Understanding How the Kernel Works

306

(2)

Creating a Custom Kernel

308

(2)

Build Details

310

(2)

The LILO Configuration File

312

(2)

The Care and Feeding of Modules

314

(2)

Configuring a Kernel

316

(14)

Personal Workbook

330

(2)

Appendix A: Personal Workbook: Answers

332

(13)

Appendix B: Finding Out More

345

(6)

Appendix C: DOS to Linux Command Reference

351

(2)

Appendix D: What's on the CD-ROM

353

(1)

Index

354

(25)

License Agreement

379

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