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Beginning SUSE Linux From Novice to Professional

:	Keir Thomas
:	Beginning SUSE Linux From Novice to Professional
:	Apress
:	9781430200062
:	1
:	CHF 29.20
:

:	Informatik
:	English

:	544
:	Wasserzeichen/DRM
:	PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet
:	PDF

Readers of all levels stand to benefit from this book's coverage of SUSE's ability to play MP3s and DVDs, burn CDs, perform office tasks and data backups, and offer a secure operating system environment. Whether it is a reader evaluating SUSE for deployment in a corporate environment, or a student interested in foregoing expensive licensing arrangements, this book serves as an invaluable guide to the Linux platform. Having solidified its position as Europe's most popular variant SUSE Linux continues to grow in popularity within the U.S. market. SUSE is an increasingly viable alternative to the Windows platform on both the desktop and server level.

Keir Thomas is an award-winning author who has written several best-selling beginning-level Linux titles for Apress. A former computer magazine editor, he has been writing about computers, operating systems, and software for a decade. He has also edited many computing titles and works as a full-time author. He lives on the side of a mountain in England, and his hobbies include hiking and playing musical instruments.

	Contents	8
	About the Author	17
	About the Technical Reviewer	18
	Acknowledgments	19
	Introduction	20
	Part One Introducing the World of Linux	24
	Chapter 1 Welcome!	25
	What Is Linux?	25
	The Age of Linux	27
	The Problems with Windows	28
	The Benefits of Linux	30
	The Linux Community	31
	Summary	32
	Chapter 2 A History and Politics Lesson	33
	In the Beginning	33
	The GNU Project	35
	Proprietary Software and the GPL	37
	GNU and Linux Together	38
	Different Flavors of Linux	38
	Linux Today	39
	Modern Linux Development	39
	Summary	40
	Chapter 3 The Realities of Running Linux	41
	Learning to Use Linux	41
	Who Uses Linux?	42
	Getting Hold of Linux	43
	Using SUSE Linux	44
	Summary	44
	Part Two Installing SUSE Linux	45
	Chapter 4 Preinstallation Steps	46
	Understanding Partitioning	46
	Freeing Up Space	48
	Backing Up Your Data	51
	Making Notes	52
	Summary	54
	Chapter 5 Installing SUSE Linux	55
	An Overview of the Installation Process	55
	Step-by-Step Guide	56
	Summary	72
	Chapter 6 Solving Installation Problems	73
	Preinstallation Problems	73
	Installation Problems	74
	Postinstallation Problems	76
	GUI Configuration with SaX2	78
	Summary	83
	Part Three The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide	84
	Chapter 7 Booting Linux for the First Time	85
	Starting Up	85
	Logging In	86
	Exploring the Desktop	87
	Running Programs	91
	Working with Virtual Desktops	93
	Using the Mouse	95
	Using the System Tray	97
	Summary	98
	Chapter 8 Getting Hardware Up and Running	99
	SUSE Linux Hardware Support	99
	Getting Online	101
	Setting Up E-Mail and Instant Messaging	114
	Adding a Printer	120
	Getting Pictures onto Your PC	125
	Using 3D Graphic Cards	131
	Summary	133
	Chapter 9 Securing Your System	134
	Windows Security vs. Linux Security	134
	SUSE Linux Access Permissions	136
	Common-Sense Security	138
	Online Updates	139
	The SUSE Linux Firewall	141
	Summary	145
	Chapter 10 Personalizing SUSE Linux: Getting Everything Just Right	146
	Changing the Look and Feel	146
	Configuring a Notebook s Touchpad	153
	Adding and Removing Shortcuts	155
	Adding and Removing Applets	156
	Setting Power-Saving Features	157
	Summary	159
	Chapter 11 Using Linux Replacements for Windows Programs	160
	Linux Has It All	160
	A Quick Start with Common Linux Programs	162
	Other Handy Tools	177
	Summary	178
	Chapter 12 Managing Your Files	179
	File System Concepts	179
	Using Konqueror	181
	Launching Files and Running Programs	184
	Accessing Windows Files	186
	Accessing Floppies, CDs, and DVDs	189
	Summary	191
	Chapter 13 Dealing with Problems	192
	SUSE Linux Stability	192
	Crash Recovery	193
	General Problem-Solving Tips	198
	Getting Help Online	200
	Solving Common Problems	202
	Summary	204
	Part Four The Shell and Beyond	205
	Chapter 14 Introducing the BASH Shell	206
	What Is the BASH Shell?	206
	Why Bother with the Shell?	208
	When Should You Use the Shell?	209
	Getting Started with the Shell	210
	Working with Files	214
	Summary	220
	Chapter 15 Understanding Linux Files and Users	221
	Real Files and Virtual Files	221
	Users and File Permissions	223
	The File System Explained	229
	Mounting	232
	File Searches	235
	File Size and Free Space	237
	Summary	239
	Chapter 16 Working with Text Files	240
	Viewing Text Files	240
	Using a Command-Line Text Editor	243
	Searching Through Files	249
	Comparing Text Files	252
	Summary	253
	Chapter 17 Taking Control of the System	254
	Viewing Processes	254
	Controlling Processes	257
	Controlling Jobs	261
	Summary	262
	Chapter 18 Cool Shell Tricks	263
	Using Autocompletion	263
	Keyboard Shortcuts	265
	Command History	267
	Piping and Directing Output	269
	Summary	272
	Part Five Multimedia	273
	Chapter 19 MP3s and CDs	274
	Playing MP3 Music	274
	Ripping Music from CDs	277
	Playing Audio CDs	283
	Recording Audio	284
	Creating Audio CDs	286
	Summary	287
	Chapter 20 Viewing Movies and Video	288
	Watching Movies	288
	Watching TV	291
	Summary	293
	Chapter 21 Image Editing	294
	Getting Pictures onto Your PC	294
	Bring Out The GIMP	295
	Editing Images with The GIMP	299
	Summary	308
	Part Six Office Tasks	309
	Chapter 22 Making the Move to OpenOffice.org	310
	Office Similarities	310
	File Compatibility	312
	The Right Fonts	313
	Summary	316
	Chapter 23 OpenOffice.org Overview	317
	Introducing the Interface	317