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Linux For Dummies Book/DVD Package 7th Edition
If you've ever wondered whether the Linux penguin knew something you should know, here's where to find out. This plain-English guide walks you through installing Linux, using the desktop and tools like OpenOffice.org, securing your system, and more. You even get to check out seven different Linux flavors and pick the one you like best.
Discover
how to:
* Prepare your computer and install Linux.
* Choose and set up software.
* Connect to the Internet.
* Explore Skype phone service.
* Use the GNOME and KDE desktops.
* Work with multimedia tools.
Includes a DVD with the full Fedora Core and Knoppix distributions plus ISO images of the other distributions.
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Your Feet Wet.
Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Linux.
Chapter 2: Prepping Your Computer for Linux.
Chapter 3: Installing Fedora Core.
Chapter 4: Installing Other Linux Distributions.
Chapter 5: Booting and Stopping Linux.
Chapter 6: Checking Out Those Desktops.
Chapter 7: Configuring Linux.
Part II: Internet Now!
Chapter 8: Connecting to the Internet.
Chapter 9: Using the Internet.
Part III: Getting Up to Speed with Linux.
Chapter 10: Manipulating Files and Directories.
Chapter 11: Checking Out the Linux Filesystem.
Chapter 12: Adding Software to Linux.
Chapter 13: A Secure Linux Box Is a Happy Linux Box.
Chapter 14: Working without the GUI.
Chapter 15: Gettin’ Gooey with the GUIs.
Part IV: Getting Things Done.
Chapter 16: Putting the X in Text.
Chapter 17: Word Processing and More with OpenOffice.org.
Chapter 18: Multimedia Wow!
Chapter 19: Windows-Only Media Formats and Programs.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Troubleshooting Tips.
Chapter 21: Two Knoppix Ten-Steps.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Common Linux Commands.
Appendix B: About the DVD-ROM.
Index.
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