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Linux is a significant force in the server room and the desktop, delivering reliability, ease of installation and administration, high performance, security, and robust applications. Special Edition Using Linux 6E is written to the just-released 2.4.x kernel and includes the following topics: installation and configuration of Red Hat Linux, Caldera OpenLinux, and Debian GNU/Linux; configuration and use of Samba, Netscape, sendmail, SSH, and Webmin; coverage of KDE 2.0 and its integrated utility suite; configuration of the X Windows System; installation and managment of applications; creation of a VPN with FreeS/WAN; customization of your shell environment; networking with Linux; Novell NetWare integration; and more. Special Edition Using Linux 6E details the latest Linux technologies, such as Ximian GNOME and the 2.4 kernel.
Building and Modifying Source RPMs
Why KDE Matters (and Why It Still Doesn't)
Introduction.
Linux Today. A Word About Hardware. About This Book. Who Should Use This Book? Who Should Not Use This Book? Conventions Used in This Book.
I. INTRODUCTION TO LINUX.
1. What Is Linux?What Is Linux? Linux Distributions.
Caldera OpenLinux. Red Hat. Debian. SuSE. TurboLinux. Mandrake. SLS. Slackware. Yes, There Are Others.
The Linux Standard Base Project (LSB). The Linux Professional Institute and Linux Certification. How Does Linux Fit In with Other Networked Environments?
TCP/IP Networks. Intranets. NetWare Networks. Microsoft Windows Networks.
2. Introduction to the Desktop.What Is a Desktop?
Window Managers. CDE. KDE. GNOME. XFce.
Common Desktop Features.
Desktop. Panel. Pager. Dock. Themes. User-Friendly Configuration. Programming API. International Support.
Case Study: KDE Versus GNOME.
3. KDE.What Is KDE?
KDE Is a Graphical Desktop. KDE Applications. KDE Is a Project.
Installing KDE.
RPM-Based Distributions. Debian.
Selecting KDE.
Using the Display Manager. Using Switchdesk. Selecting KDE Manually.
Basic Desktop Elements.
The Desktop. The Panel.
Running Programs.
Launching an Application. Essential Programs.
Stopping KDE. KDE Capabilities. Configuring KDE with the Control Center.
Information. Look & Feel. Personalizing KDE. Configuring Email.
Configuring the Panel.
Panel Configuration Dialog Box. Adjusting Items on the Panel. Adding Items to the Panel. Using the Menu Editor. Restart Option.
Manipulating Files and Directories.
Introduction to the File Manager. Navigating the Filesystem with konqueror. Performing Management Tasks. Navigating the Web. Looking Inside Archives. Special Features or Tips.
Project: Setting Up a Development Environment.
4. GNOME.What Is GNOME?
GNOME Is a Graphical Desktop. GNOME Applications and gtk+. GNOME Is a Philosophy.
Installing GNOME. Selecting GNOME.
Using the Display Manager. Using switchdesk. Selecting GNOME Manually.
Basic Desktop Elements.
The Desktop. The Panel.
Running Programs.