This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > • • • • • • • Table of Contents Index Reviews Reader Reviews Errata Academic Defining the Linux Enterprise Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop By Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser Publisher: O'Reilly Pub Date: September 2004 ISBN: 0-596-00752-3 Pages: 406 The ideal guide to JDS, Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop is clear and direct, and carefully covers such housekeeping chores as setting up networking, updates, and backups It enters into great depth concerning the key productivity tools every user needs: email, web browsing, instant messaging, word processing, spreadsheets, and slide presentations < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > • • • • • • • Table of Contents Index Reviews Reader Reviews Errata Academic Defining the Linux Enterprise Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop By Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser Publisher: O'Reilly Pub Date: September 2004 ISBN: 0-596-00752-3 Pages: 406 Copyright Foreword Preface Look and Feel Audience Conventions Used in This Book Using Code Examples We'd Like to Hear from You Acknowledgments Chapter Introducing the JDS Linux Desktop Section 1.1 So What Do You Get? Section 1.2 How to Use This Book Section 1.3 System Requirements Section 1.4 Installing JDS Section 1.5 What's on Your JDS Screen Section 1.6 Where to Find the Information You Need Section 1.7 What's Next? Chapter Essential JDS Section 2.1 Starting JDS Section 2.2 Ending a Session or Shutting Down JDS Section 2.3 Running Programs Section 2.4 Managing Users Section 2.5 Accessing Directories (Folders) Section 2.6 So What Have We Learned? Chapter Toward JDS Proficiency Section 3.1 Role of the Operating System This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com Section 3.2 JDS Printing System Section 3.3 Gaining JDS Proficiency Chapter JDS Networking Section 4.1 Looking at the Internet Section 4.2 Connecting by Dial-up Modem Section 4.3 JDS in a Local Network Section 4.4 Going Wireless Section 4.5 Public and Private Hotspots Section 4.6 Joining Wireless Hotspots Section 4.7 Different Networking Protocols Available in JDS Section 4.8 JDS Networking Recap Chapter Maintaining and Supporting JDS Section 5.1 Using Online Update Section 5.2 Install/Remove Software Section 5.3 Backing Up and Restoring Files and Folders Section 5.4 Maintaining and Supporting JDS Chapter Using the Internet Applications Section 6.1 Email and Calendar Section 6.2 JDS Instant Messenger (IM) Section 6.3 Web Browser Chapter Word Processing with StarWriter Section 7.1 StarWriter Basics Section 7.2 StarWriter Power Tips Section 7.3 StarOffice Initial Setup Section 7.4 StarWriter Customizations Section 7.5 StarWriter's File Format Chapter Spreadsheets and Presentations Using StarOffice Section 8.1 StarCalc Section 8.2 StarCalc Basics Section 8.3 StarImpress Section 8.4 StarImpress Basics Chapter Using Windows Applications with JDS Section 9.1 Remote Desktop Protocol Section 9.2 Using Windows Applications with JDS Chapter 10 Using Other JDS Software Section 10.1 Adobe Acrobat Reader and StarOffice PDF Creator Section 10.2 RealPlayer Plug-in Section 10.3 GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) Section 10.4 Using Other JDS Software Appendix A Linux Commands Appendix B Online Documentation Section B.1 The Linux Documentation Project Section B.2 JDS Community Support Section B.3 Java Desktop System (Release2) Section B.4 Web Browser (Mozilla) Section B.5 Instant Messenger (gaim) Section B.6 StarOffice Section B.7 StarOffice Tutorials for Kids Section B.8 OpenOffice.org Documentation (FAQs) Appendix C Secure Connections Through SSH Section C.1 Examples Appendix D Using RPM Manager Section D.1 The RPM Manager This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com Section D.1 The RPM Manager Appendix E Known Problems and Solutions Section E.1 Problem: Panel Crashes Section E.2 Problem: Connecting by Modem Section E.3 Problem: Can't Run File from Remote Directories Section E.4 Problem: Sound Recorder Slide Bar Section E.5 Problem: Sound Recorder Stops Section E.6 Problem: Backspace Is Inserted Section E.7 Problem: RPMs Don't Recognize the Linux Release on Your Machine Section E.8 Problem: Clock Settings Section E.9 Problem: VMWare Failure Section E.10 Problem: Help Section E.11 Problem: Sun Java Desktop Doesn't Support DVD Playback Section E.12 Problem: ATI Video Cards Appendix F Installation Guide Section F.1 System Requirements Section F.2 Installing JDS Section F.3 Resizing Your Partition Section F.4 Creating a Custom Partitions Table Section F.5 Checking for and Installing System Updates Section F.6 Some Common Troubleshooting Glossary Colophon Index < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Copyright © 2004 O'Reilly Media, Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc., 1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472 O'Reilly books may be purchased for educational, business, or sales promotional use Online editions are also available for most titles (http://safari.oreilly.com) For more information, contact our corporate/institutional sales department: (800) 998-9938 or corporate@oreilly.com Nutshell Handbook, the Nutshell Handbook logo, and the O'Reilly logo are registered trademarks of O'Reilly Media, Inc The Linux series designations, Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop, images of the American West, and related trade dress are trademarks of O'Reilly Media, Inc Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries O'Reilly Media, Inc is independent of Sun Microsystems, Inc Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks Where those designations appear in this book, and O'Reilly Media, Inc was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in caps or initial caps While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and authors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Foreword Students, software developers, and computer experts from around the world have used Linux and open source software for years Finally, Tom Adelstein and Sam Hiser have written a book to help the rest of us get started with Linux and open source applications In Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop, Adelstein and Hiser take you on a step-by-step tour of Sun Microsystems' Java Desktop System Beginning with instructions for installing JDS using the included CD-ROM, through the use of all the JDS tools and applications, they share their insight, tips for new Linux users, and enough shortcuts that even experienced Linux users are likely to learn new tricks As any Linux user will tell you, there isn't anything particularly challenging about using individual Linux applications Anyone who can use a web browser can use Mozilla If you have ever used a word processor or spreadsheet, you should feel right at home with Sun's Star Office suite of applications Previously, what made Linux difficult was that to get started, you usually needed to download, install, and configure the operating system and your favorite applications from a dozen or more different web sites or CDs It's no wonder that getting the correct versions of the correct Linux and open source applications to work together was regarded by many as a black art best left to computer geeks As Adelstein and Hiser show, if you are technically savvy enough to update your anti-virus software or install a new version of your favorite PC music player, you can quickly be up and running Linux with the JDS CD included with this book To Linux newbies, the biggest surprise might be that with JDS's built-in security you won't need any additional anti-virus software, while at the same time you can use JDS to play all your favorite CDs just like on your old system The JDS email client can be configured to connect to almost any standard email server, and StarOffice does a great job reading and writing competing productivity tool file formats If you're not quite sure you're ready to jump head-first into the Java Desktop System, don't fear The included demo CD installs a full copy of JDS into your PC's memory, typically in under 10 minutes, without touching the current operating system installed on your hard drive In less time than the average laptop battery lasts, you can use Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop to learn Linux basics, ranging from housekeeping chores such as networking setup to JDS's key productivity tools: email, web browsing, word processing, instant messaging, and others When you're ready to return to your original OS, simply reboot your computer, and you're back to where you were before you installed the JDS demo CD Thanks to the near infinite flexibility of Linux software, JDS's desktop, menus, icons, file folders, and other user interface features are so intuitively familiar to other window system users that you might not notice the next time you reboot your desktop that it has returned to its disk-resident operating system At the same time, this should give readers confidence to experiment with JDS at their own pace, working through the chapters knowing they can return to their regular OS to update their anti-virus software whenever they need to Soon, however, I expect many readers will be visiting their favorite online store to purchase a full copy of Java Desktop System, installing a permanent copy and saying goodbye forever to the trials and tribulations of proprietary operating systems So don't just read this book—try out the included CD as you read each chapter, and start enjoying the benefits of Linux and open source that Adelstein, Hiser, and a growing number of mainstream PC users running Java Desktop System are experiencing every day —Marc HamiltonDirector of Client ServicesSun Microsystems Inc < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Preface Sun Microsystems' Java™ Desktop System (JDS) offers a comfortable and exciting way to use your personal computer People who use a PC at work and/or at home will find JDS pleasantly surprising Sun has produced an intuitive desktop that allows you not only to use what you already know about a computer but also to more than you thought you could This book focuses on the basics of using the JDS and its applications, so you can begin using JDS immediately We help you quickly set up your operating system, connect to the Internet, and work with many kinds of documents We offer you a way to learn while you're getting things done on your computer You will like JDS Although other user-friendly operating systems for personal computers exist, they not combine the polish, the wealth of software, the security, and the support from a trusted company that you get with JDS The authors of this book specialize in Linux and consulting in the open source software space From a business perspective, JDS provides a promising way forward When people ask us to help them find opportunities in their organizations to use open source software, we look for ways to reduce costs, better use their resources, and improve security The Java Desktop offers individuals and organizations a safe, manageable, and secure desktop operating system at a very competitive price < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Look and Feel In creating JDS, Sun took the well known and robust GNU/Linux system as a starting point, but they added a higher level of quality to put JDS on par with Windows XP and Mac OS X when it comes to usability, for a fraction of the cost Sun added sophisticated, but unobtrusive, components to the desktop to provide a consistent look and feel across all desktop software Unlike desktops from other distributions, Sun has added enhancements so that every folder, application, and interface provides the same quality of presentation Aside from adding to the visual appeal of the desktop, Sun's improvements increase the utility of software applications on JDS One of the programs included allows you to work with photographs and other graphic images in the same way as a professional does Similarly, Sun's word processor and spreadsheet programs provide equivalent functionality to the best Microsoft Office programs < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Audience We wrote this book for people who want to use and to learn JDS quickly We aim to provide you with an immediate understanding of the computer, while you become familiar with the simplest ways to get things done You will learn to navigate the desktop and Internet, and to use applications such as the StarWriter word processor Whether you have just begun using personal computers or you're a veteran, you will find this book helpful, as it contains plenty of examples and information on how to make the most of a desktop computer environment Regardless of your sophistication with computers, there's plenty of material between these covers for you to learn You will also discover that this book works as a reference guide At times we encounter tasks that we rarely use in everyday life You may something once on the JDS system and then forget about it You may want to keep this book handy so that you can quickly find how to those things which you only use occasionally This book contains things many people find central to their computing experience at work and at play Yet the system is so powerful that people could study it for years Our intention is to help new, everyday users become highly productive using JDS We're not trying to develop Unix system administrators, as there are already many books available for that purpose However, many system administrators can find much useful information here < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Conventions Used in This Book This book uses some typographic conventions that can help you navigate through the text easily When you see certain kinds of typefaces, you'll know they have special meanings: Italic Used to show arguments and variables that should be replaced with user-supplied values Italic is also used to indicate filenames and directories and to highlight comments in examples Constant Width Used to show the contents of files or the output from commands Constant Width Bold Used in examples to show commands or other text that should be typed literally by the user Constant Width Italic Used in examples to show text that should be replaced with user-supplied values This icon signifies a tip, suggestion, or general note This icon indicates a warning or caution < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com vfolder A virtual representation of items that reside in a physical location or locations on your system For example, a vfolder might represent the contents of several directories In terms of menus, a vfolder is a representation in a menu of items that might be physically located in several directories WAN Wide Area Network In contrast to LAN (local area network), a WAN is a dedicated company, school, or agency network that's distributed among offices or buildings that are located many miles apart, even across countries or continents A WAN typically uses the standard Internet communication protocols, just like a LAN or the Internet itself, but requires special equipment and configuration web browser See browser Web-mail service provider A company that provides hosting services for downloading, viewing, and distributing email Yahoo!, Hotmail, and Gmail are among the free web mail service providers Many, if not most, Internet service providers also provide a web-based interface for handling email web-safe color palette A general-purpose palette of 216 colors The web-safe color palette is designed to optimize the use of color on systems that support 8-bit color The web-safe color palette is also called the Netscape color palette and the Netscape color cube window A graphical frame—-with a blue name band and control buttons on top in JDS—through which you view and interact with programs and system tools on the desktop window manager The layer between the user and the X Window System It provides the desktop display and handles activities that affect a whole window, such as moving, resizing, or closing it wizard A software utility that helps you perform certain computer functions by taking you through a series of interactive steps People use wizards to set up a program for installation Some wizards provide templates that allow a user to enter information to create documents such as web pages, letters, and spreadsheets In JDS, some wizards are called assistants X Window System The graphical windowing environment for JDS It provides the underlying programming required by the GNOME user interface X11 Version 11 of the X Window System This version that has been in use ever since the X Window System achieved widespread use and commercial viability This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com achieved widespread use and commercial viability XDM The X Display Manager A user-friendly frontend for logging in to the X Window System It provides a graphical login screen and enables remote use of an X server XFree86 A free software version of the X Window System commonly used on Linux XML eXtensible Markup Language This is a powerful markup language encompassing the rules for standard document layout It is used for for formatting documents and designing Web Services GNOME uses XML to define schemas in the desktop, menu, icons, and configurations XML is a standard governed by the World Wide Web Consortium (http://www.w3.org) The implementation of XML specifically for office software file formats— the same one found in StarOffice and OpenOffice.org—is developed and governed by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, or OASIS (http://www.oasis-open.org) < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Copyright © 2004 O'Reilly Media, Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc., 1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472 O'Reilly books may be purchased for educational, business, or sales promotional use Online editions are also available for most titles (http://safari.oreilly.com) For more information, contact our corporate/institutional sales department: (800) 998-9938 or corporate@oreilly.com Nutshell Handbook, the Nutshell Handbook logo, and the O'Reilly logo are registered trademarks of O'Reilly Media, Inc The Linux series designations, Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop, images of the American West, and related trade dress are trademarks of O'Reilly Media, Inc Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries O'Reilly Media, Inc is independent of Sun Microsystems, Inc Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks Where those designations appear in this book, and O'Reilly Media, Inc was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in caps or initial caps While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and authors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Foreword Students, software developers, and computer experts from around the world have used Linux and open source software for years Finally, Tom Adelstein and Sam Hiser have written a book to help the rest of us get started with Linux and open source applications In Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop, Adelstein and Hiser take you on a step-by-step tour of Sun Microsystems' Java Desktop System Beginning with instructions for installing JDS using the included CD-ROM, through the use of all the JDS tools and applications, they share their insight, tips for new Linux users, and enough shortcuts that even experienced Linux users are likely to learn new tricks As any Linux user will tell you, there isn't anything particularly challenging about using individual Linux applications Anyone who can use a web browser can use Mozilla If you have ever used a word processor or spreadsheet, you should feel right at home with Sun's Star Office suite of applications Previously, what made Linux difficult was that to get started, you usually needed to download, install, and configure the operating system and your favorite applications from a dozen or more different web sites or CDs It's no wonder that getting the correct versions of the correct Linux and open source applications to work together was regarded by many as a black art best left to computer geeks As Adelstein and Hiser show, if you are technically savvy enough to update your anti-virus software or install a new version of your favorite PC music player, you can quickly be up and running Linux with the JDS CD included with this book To Linux newbies, the biggest surprise might be that with JDS's built-in security you won't need any additional anti-virus software, while at the same time you can use JDS to play all your favorite CDs just like on your old system The JDS email client can be configured to connect to almost any standard email server, and StarOffice does a great job reading and writing competing productivity tool file formats If you're not quite sure you're ready to jump head-first into the Java Desktop System, don't fear The included demo CD installs a full copy of JDS into your PC's memory, typically in under 10 minutes, without touching the current operating system installed on your hard drive In less time than the average laptop battery lasts, you can use Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop to learn Linux basics, ranging from housekeeping chores such as networking setup to JDS's key productivity tools: email, web browsing, word processing, instant messaging, and others When you're ready to return to your original OS, simply reboot your computer, and you're back to where you were before you installed the JDS demo CD Thanks to the near infinite flexibility of Linux software, JDS's desktop, menus, icons, file folders, and other user interface features are so intuitively familiar to other window system users that you might not notice the next time you reboot your desktop that it has returned to its disk-resident operating system At the same time, this should give readers confidence to experiment with JDS at their own pace, working through the chapters knowing they can return to their regular OS to update their anti-virus software whenever they need to Soon, however, I expect many readers will be visiting their favorite online store to purchase a full copy of Java Desktop System, installing a permanent copy and saying goodbye forever to the trials and tribulations of proprietary operating systems So don't just read this book—try out the included CD as you read each chapter, and start enjoying the benefits of Linux and open source that Adelstein, Hiser, and a growing number of mainstream PC users running Java Desktop System are experiencing every day —Marc HamiltonDirector of Client ServicesSun Microsystems Inc < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Look and Feel In creating JDS, Sun took the well known and robust GNU/Linux system as a starting point, but they added a higher level of quality to put JDS on par with Windows XP and Mac OS X when it comes to usability, for a fraction of the cost Sun added sophisticated, but unobtrusive, components to the desktop to provide a consistent look and feel across all desktop software Unlike desktops from other distributions, Sun has added enhancements so that every folder, application, and interface provides the same quality of presentation Aside from adding to the visual appeal of the desktop, Sun's improvements increase the utility of software applications on JDS One of the programs included allows you to work with photographs and other graphic images in the same way as a professional does Similarly, Sun's word processor and spreadsheet programs provide equivalent functionality to the best Microsoft Office programs < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Audience We wrote this book for people who want to use and to learn JDS quickly We aim to provide you with an immediate understanding of the computer, while you become familiar with the simplest ways to get things done You will learn to navigate the desktop and Internet, and to use applications such as the StarWriter word processor Whether you have just begun using personal computers or you're a veteran, you will find this book helpful, as it contains plenty of examples and information on how to make the most of a desktop computer environment Regardless of your sophistication with computers, there's plenty of material between these covers for you to learn You will also discover that this book works as a reference guide At times we encounter tasks that we rarely use in everyday life You may something once on the JDS system and then forget about it You may want to keep this book handy so that you can quickly find how to those things which you only use occasionally This book contains things many people find central to their computing experience at work and at play Yet the system is so powerful that people could study it for years Our intention is to help new, everyday users become highly productive using JDS We're not trying to develop Unix system administrators, as there are already many books available for that purpose However, many system administrators can find much useful information here < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Conventions Used in This Book This book uses some typographic conventions that can help you navigate through the text easily When you see certain kinds of typefaces, you'll know they have special meanings: Italic Used to show arguments and variables that should be replaced with user-supplied values Italic is also used to indicate filenames and directories and to highlight comments in examples Constant Width Used to show the contents of files or the output from commands Constant Width Bold Used in examples to show commands or other text that should be typed literally by the user Constant Width Italic Used in examples to show text that should be replaced with user-supplied values This icon signifies a tip, suggestion, or general note This icon indicates a warning or caution < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Using Code Examples This book is here to help you get your job done In general, you may use the code in this book in your programs and documentation You not need to contact us for permission unless you're reproducing a significant portion of the code For example, writing a program that uses several chunks of code from this book does not require permission Selling or distributing a CD-ROM of examples from O'Reilly books does require permission Answering a question by citing this book and quoting example code does not require permission Incorporating a significant amount of example code from this book into your product's documentation does require permission We appreciate, but not require, attribution An attribution usually includes the title, author, publisher, and ISBN For example: Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop, by Tom Adelstein and Sam Hiser Copyright 2004 O'Reilly Media, Inc., 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Yvonne Adelstein, Tom's wife, helped us from the start by taking the point of view of the many nontechnical users who will experience JDS In progressing from a computer newbie to a capable Linux user over the course of this project, Yvonne provided valuable insights, as well as hands-on editing, to help us better address the needs of readers coming fresh to Linux and to keep us from straying too far into technical jargon The chapters on StarOffice are animated by the dedication of the developers, marketers and users of OpenOffice.org around the world, including the Sun team in Europe Several reviewers, some from O'Reilly, and some working elsewhere, dedicated themselves to the success of this book In particular, we want to thank Bruce Bell, Keith Burgess, Brian Goodyear, Nigel Horne, Rick Rezinas, and Andreas Strid < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > Preface Sun Microsystems' Java™ Desktop System (JDS) offers a comfortable and exciting way to use your personal computer People who use a PC at work and/or at home will find JDS pleasantly surprising Sun has produced an intuitive desktop that allows you not only to use what you already know about a computer but also to more than you thought you could This book focuses on the basics of using the JDS and its applications, so you can begin using JDS immediately We help you quickly set up your operating system, connect to the Internet, and work with many kinds of documents We offer you a way to learn while you're getting things done on your computer You will like JDS Although other user-friendly operating systems for personal computers exist, they not combine the polish, the wealth of software, the security, and the support from a trusted company that you get with JDS The authors of this book specialize in Linux and consulting in the open source software space From a business perspective, JDS provides a promising way forward When people ask us to help them find opportunities in their organizations to use open source software, we look for ways to reduce costs, better use their resources, and improve security The Java Desktop offers individuals and organizations a safe, manageable, and secure desktop operating system at a very competitive price < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > • • • • • • • Table of Contents Index Reviews Reader Reviews Errata Academic Defining the Linux Enterprise Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop By Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser Publisher: O'Reilly Pub Date: September 2004 ISBN: 0-596-00752-3 Pages: 406 The ideal guide to JDS, Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop is clear and direct, and carefully covers such housekeeping chores as setting up networking, updates, and backups It enters into great depth concerning the key productivity tools every user needs: email, web browsing, instant messaging, word processing, spreadsheets, and slide presentations < Day Day Up > This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com < Day Day Up > • • • • • • • Table of Contents Index Reviews Reader Reviews Errata Academic Defining the Linux Enterprise Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop By Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser Publisher: O'Reilly Pub Date: September 2004 ISBN: 0-596-00752-3 Pages: 406 Copyright Foreword Preface Look and Feel Audience Conventions Used in This Book Using Code Examples We'd Like to Hear from You Acknowledgments Chapter Introducing the JDS Linux Desktop Section 1.1 So What Do You Get? Section 1.2 How to Use This Book Section 1.3 System Requirements Section 1.4 Installing JDS Section 1.5 What's on Your JDS Screen Section 1.6 Where to Find the Information You Need Section 1.7 What's Next? Chapter Essential JDS Section 2.1 Starting JDS Section 2.2 Ending a Session or Shutting Down JDS Section 2.3 Running Programs Section 2.4 Managing Users Section 2.5 Accessing Directories (Folders) Section 2.6 So What Have We Learned? Chapter Toward JDS Proficiency Section 3.1 Role of the Operating System This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com Section 3.2 JDS Printing System Section 3.3 Gaining JDS Proficiency Chapter JDS Networking Section 4.1 Looking at the Internet Section 4.2 Connecting by Dial-up Modem Section 4.3 JDS in a Local Network Section 4.4 Going Wireless Section 4.5 Public and Private Hotspots Section 4.6 Joining Wireless Hotspots Section 4.7 Different Networking Protocols Available in JDS Section 4.8 JDS Networking Recap Chapter Maintaining and Supporting JDS Section 5.1 Using Online Update Section 5.2 Install/Remove Software Section 5.3 Backing Up and Restoring Files and Folders Section 5.4 Maintaining and Supporting JDS Chapter Using the Internet Applications Section 6.1 Email and Calendar Section 6.2 JDS Instant Messenger (IM) Section 6.3 Web Browser Chapter Word Processing with StarWriter Section 7.1 StarWriter Basics Section 7.2 StarWriter Power Tips Section 7.3 StarOffice Initial Setup Section 7.4 StarWriter Customizations Section 7.5 StarWriter's File Format Chapter Spreadsheets and Presentations Using StarOffice Section 8.1 StarCalc Section 8.2 StarCalc Basics Section 8.3 StarImpress Section 8.4 StarImpress Basics Chapter Using Windows Applications with JDS Section 9.1 Remote Desktop Protocol Section 9.2 Using Windows Applications with JDS Chapter 10 Using Other JDS Software Section 10.1 Adobe Acrobat Reader and StarOffice PDF Creator Section 10.2 RealPlayer Plug-in Section 10.3 GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) Section 10.4 Using Other JDS Software Appendix A Linux Commands Appendix B Online Documentation Section B.1 The Linux Documentation Project Section B.2 JDS Community Support Section B.3 Java Desktop System (Release2) Section B.4 Web Browser (Mozilla) Section B.5 Instant Messenger (gaim) Section B.6 StarOffice Section B.7 StarOffice Tutorials for Kids Section B.8 OpenOffice.org Documentation (FAQs) Appendix C Secure Connections Through SSH Section C.1 Examples Appendix D Using RPM Manager Section D.1 The RPM Manager This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com Section D.1 The RPM Manager Appendix E Known Problems and Solutions Section E.1 Problem: Panel Crashes Section E.2 Problem: Connecting by Modem Section E.3 Problem: Can't Run File from Remote Directories Section E.4 Problem: Sound Recorder Slide Bar Section E.5 Problem: Sound Recorder Stops Section E.6 Problem: Backspace Is Inserted Section E.7 Problem: RPMs Don't Recognize the Linux Release on Your Machine Section E.8 Problem: Clock Settings Section E.9 Problem: VMWare Failure Section E.10 Problem: Help Section E.11 Problem: Sun Java Desktop Doesn't Support DVD Playback Section E.12 Problem: ATI Video Cards Appendix F Installation Guide Section F.1 System Requirements Section F.2 Installing JDS Section F.3 Resizing Your Partition Section F.4 Creating a Custom Partitions Table Section F.5 Checking for and Installing System Updates Section F.6 Some Common Troubleshooting Glossary Colophon Index < Day Day Up > ... Up > • • • • • • • Table of Contents Index Reviews Reader Reviews Errata Academic Defining the Linux Enterprise Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop By Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser Publisher: O'Reilly... on the top panel or the scroll bars on the right side and bottom of the pane If you have used either Mac OS or Microsoft Windows, the JDS desktop should feel comfortable 1.5.1 Icons on the Desktop... delete them, they go into your Trash and can be viewed using this icon If you regret deleting them and want them back, you can simply drag them from the Trash into the folder where you want them