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Installing SuSE Linux

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  • Copyright 2003
  • Pages: 208
  • Edition: 1st
  • eBook (Adobe DRM)
  • ISBN-10: 0-7686-5698-2
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-5698-5

Install SuSE Linux covers only the topics necessary to get the OS up and running. By utilizing the information in this text, you will be able to prevent surprises during the installation of SuSE. This product is for experienced Linux enthusiasts or experienced Unix users who would like to purchase the distribution and the documentation required to configure the OS. Topics covered include new features of SuSE 6.2, YaST, choosing packages, installing KDE or GNOME, Internet configuration, system configuration, and X Windows.

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Table of Contents



1. Assessing the Platform.

Hardware Component Requirements.

Processors. Hard Disks. Memory. CD-ROM and Peripherals.

Assessment Summary.



2. Installing Suse Linux.

Selecting the Installation Media.

CD Installation. Network Installation. Hard Disk Installations.

Notebook (Laptop) Installation.

Notebooks (Laptops) Compatible with Linux.

Summary.



3. Hard Disk Partitioning.

Partition Planning.

Mission Critical Disk Partitioning.

Partitioning Your Disk.

YaST2. The YaST1 Partitioning Utility.

Summary.



4. Suse Software Package Installation.

YaST Package Handling Methodology. Installing Your System with YaST2. Installing Your System with YaST1.

YaST1 Package Selector.

Building Custom Packages.

Changing/Creating Configurations. Available Window Managers. Loading and Saving Configurations (Cloning).

Software Installation Summary.



5. Booting into Suse Linux for the First Time.

The SuSE Linux Post-Installation Procedures.

Finishing with the YaST2 Installer. Finishing with the YaST1 Installer. Network Configurations.

Logging into SuSE Linux.

Example Username and Password Feature.

Problem Logging into SuSE Linux. Booting into SuSE Linux Summary.



6. X Window System Configuration.

SaX X Window Configuration Utility. SaX2. Xf86config Utility.

The XF86Config File.

X Options and Default Settings.

Using YaST1 to Configure the Display Manager.

Fine-Tuning with susewm. KDE. Enlightenment. X Window System Summary.



7. Suse Communication Features.

Minicom Utility.

ISA Plug-and-Play Modem Setup.

Dialup Networks.

Wvdial Modem Configuration Tool. Cable Modem Setup. ISDN Interface Setup. DSL Modem Interface Setup.

Faxing with SuSE Linux 6.3. Communication Features Summary.



8. Managing Users And Groups With YaST.

Adding, Deleting, and Modifying User Accounts.

Adding Users. Deleting Users. CLI Commands for User Accounts. Group Management.

Using YaST to Configure System Security. Printer Configuration with YaST.

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