Practical Linux

Practical Linux gears itself toward people who don't want to be burdened with technobabble, but just want to use Linux just as they would any other operating system. Most books in this category concentrate mostly on the installation and configuration process, while neglecting content that helps you use Linux for daily tasks. This book covers all the bases, making use of a systematic approach, while providing numerous cross-references. Topics include working with the KDE and Gnome desktops, using the command line, getting help and maintaining your system, connecting to the Web, using browsers, setting up e-mail, setting up printers and adding peripherals, using graphics and multimedia tools, and networking. Run Linux without the fuss Bill Ball is the best-selling Linux author of all time, thanks to the clear, no-nonsense approach he brings to the topic Annotation Practical Linux gears itself toward people who don't want to be burdened with technobabble, but just want to use Linux just as they would any other operating system. Most books in this category concentrate mostly on the installation and configuration process, while neglecting content that helps you use Linux for daily tasks. This book covers all the bases, making use of a systematic approach, while providing numerous cross-references. Topics include working with the KDE and Gnome desktops, using the command line, getting help and maintaining your system, connecting to the Web, using browsers, setting up e-mail, setting up printers and adding peripherals, using graphics and multimedia tools, and networking A systematic tutorial/guide to the practical applications of Linux explains how to install and configure Linux, covering such topics as how to use the command line, connecting to the Web, using browsers and email, setting up printers and other peripherals, graphics and multimedia tools, networking applications, and more. Original. (Intermediate) A guide for nonspecialists covers working with KDE and the Gnome interface, getting help, system maintenance, connecting to the Web, e-mail, printing, adding peripherals, networking, and troubleshooting