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[...]... use Linux for a specific task, such as setting up a Web server or developing software You may also want to try out different Linux distributions before settling on one that you like 2 About This Book Accordingly, Linux All-in-One Desktop Reference For Dummies comes with a DVD that includes seven different Linux distributions — Debian GNU /Linux 3.1r0, Fedora Core 5, Knoppix 4.0.2, MEPIS 3.3.1, SUSE Linux. .. book’s DVD for a quick, no-risk Linux experience.) About This Book Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies gives you eight different quickreference guides in a single book Taken together, these eight minibooks provide detailed information on installing, configuring, and using Linux What you’ll like most about this book is that you don’t have to read it sequentially chapter by chapter, or for that... 169 Discovering and Using Linux Commands 170 Becoming root (superuser) .173 Managing processes 174 Working with date and time 175 Processing files 176 Writing Shell Scripts 179 xiv Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition Chapter 3: Navigating the Linux File System 181 Understanding the Linux File System 181... the File System with Linux Commands 194 Commands for directory navigation 195 Commands for directory listings and permissions 196 Commands for changing permissions and ownerships 199 Commands for working with files 200 Commands for working with directories .201 Commands for finding files .202 Commands for mounting and unmounting .203 Commands for checking disk-space... Introduction 1 Book I: Linux Basics .7 Chapter 1: Introducing Linux 9 Chapter 2: Installing Linux 31 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux 81 Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux 111 Book II: Linux Desktops 131 Chapter 1: Introducing the GUI Desktops 133 Chapter 2: Commanding the Shell 161 Chapter 3: Navigating the Linux File System ... Burning CDs or DVDs from ISO Images .37 xii Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition Using a CD burner application 37 Using Knoppix to burn CDs or DVDs 38 Setting Aside Space for Linux .39 Resizing a Windows partition using PartitionMagic 40 Resizing a partition with QTParted in Knoppix 41 Installing Debian GNU /Linux .42 Getting an overview of the... want to go Before you know it, you’ll become an expert at Linux! I hope you enjoy consulting this book as much as I enjoyed writing it! Book I Linux Basics Contents at a Glance Chapter 1: Introducing Linux 9 Chapter 2: Installing Linux 31 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting and Configuring Linux 81 Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux 111 Chapter 1: Introducing Linux In This... Devices 401 Device files 401 Persistent device naming with udev .403 xviii Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition Managing Loadable Driver Modules 404 Loading and unloading modules 404 Using the /etc/modprobe.conf file 405 Scheduling Jobs in Linux 407 Scheduling one-time jobs 407 Scheduling recurring jobs 409 Chapter... Security Terminology 507 Keeping Up with Security News and Updates 511 Chapter 2: Securing a Linux Host 513 Securing Passwords .513 Shadow passwords 514 Pluggable authentication modules (PAMs) .515 xx Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition Protecting Files and Directories .516 Viewing ownerships and permissions ... How This Book Is Organized Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies has eight minibooks, each of which focuses on a small set of related topics If you’re looking for information on a specific topic, check the minibook names on the spine or consult the Table of Contents This desk reference starts with a minibook that explains the basics of Linux and guides you through the installation process (a very . Naba Barkakati Linux ® ALL-IN-ONE DESK REFERENCE FOR DUMmIES ‰ 2ND EDITION 01_752622 ffirs.qxp 3/29/06 12:08 AM Page i by Naba Barkakati Linux ® ALL-IN-ONE DESK REFERENCE FOR DUMmIES ‰ 2ND EDITION 01_752622. Wiley, the Wiley Publishing logo, For Dummies, the Dummies Man logo, A Reference for the Rest of Us!, The Dummies Way, Dummies Daily, The Fun and Easy Way, Dummies. com, and related trade dress. 4/4/06 9:11 AM Page xi Linux All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 2nd Edition xii Using a CD burner application 37 Using Knoppix to burn CDs or DVDs 38 Setting Aside Space for Linux 39 Resizing