Inside Linux

With in-depth complete coverage on the installation process, editing and typesetting, graphical user interfaces, programming system administration, and managing Internet sites, Inside Linux is the only book "smart users" new to Linux will need. Many of the users new to Linux have an understanding of computer technology and will be looking for just the right reference to fit their sophisticated needs. This book guides users to a high level of proficiency with all the flavors of Linux, and help them with crucial system administration chores. Inside Linux is different than other books available because it's a unique blend of a how-to and a reference guide. TOC 2 Preface 6 Part I: Getting Started 7 1. Introduction to Linux 8 2. Installing Linux 15 3. Using Linux 42 4. Installing X Windows 66 5. Using X Windows 89 Part II: Configuration 118 6. Network Configuration 119 7. Hardware Configuration 135 Part III: Linux Services 149 8. Email Services: SMTP and POP 150 9. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) 172 10. Domain Name Service (DNS) 187 11. Network Information Service (NIS) 201 12. Network File Service (NFS) 215 13. Dial-Up Networking Services: SLIP and PPP 231 14. UNIX-to-UNIX Copy Program 253 15. Samba: Merging Linux and Windows 268 16. Apache Web Server 289 17. Internet News Service 305 18. Print Services 325 Part IV: System Administration 342 19. The Tools 343 20. Booting and Shutdown 373 21. Security 383 22. Managing Accounts 397 23. Other Administrative Tasks 406 Part V: Quick Reference 421 24. Utility Programs 422 25. Regular Expressions 431 Part VI: Appendixes 444 Appendix A. Other Sources of Information 445 Appendix B. Common Questions 461 0735709408,(c),2000,New,Riders,Publishing With in-depth complete coverage on the installation process, editing and typesetting, graphical user interfaces, programming, system administration, and managing Internet sites, this is the only book users new to Linux will need. The book guides users to a high-level of proficiency with all the flavors of Linux, and helps them with crucial system administration chores.