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Join an estimated 85% of the U.S. Linux market in using Red Hat's Linux distributions by learning it from a Fedora authority. Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Fedora 4 All in One is a starter kit that will help you install, configure, and use Red Hat's Fedora 4 distribution and desktop applications. The easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions will also show you how to: Use the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and other leading applications. Troubleshoot hardware issues and install new components. Set up a small Linux-based network to share files and resources. Also included is a DVD, which will provide you with the complete Fedora Core Linux distribution, OpenOffice.org desktop suite, and the leading applications for e-mail, Web browsing, and graphics. Find out how you can safely and reliably use Linux and Linux-based applications to accomplish your day-to-day work in the office and at home with Sams Teach Yourself Red Hat Fedora 4 All in One.

Table of Contents:
Introduction.     Fedora Core 4 and Linux     What You'll Learn in This Book     Conventions Used in This Book I. INSTALLING FEDORA CORE. 1. Preparing to Install Fedora Core 4.     Taking a Hardware Inventory     Evaluating Your Hardware     Making Space for Linux     Launching the Fedora Core 4 Installer 2. Installing Fedora Core 4.     Starting the Fedora Core 4 Installer     Beginning the Installation 3. Booting, Logging In, and Configuring.     Booting Fedora Core 4     Welcome to Fedora Core 4!     Configuring Your Printer and Internet Service II. EXPLORING LINUX FUNDAMENTALS. 4. Introducing the Fedora Core 4 Desktop.     Logging In to the Desktop     Navigating the Desktop     Working with Multiple Windows     Understanding Virtual Workspaces     Logging Out of the Fedora Core 4 Desktop 5. Working with Files on the Desktop.     Creating a File Using the Text Editor     Understanding the Linux File System     Using File Dialog Boxes in Linux     Using the File Manager     Working with Files and Directories     Manipulating Files Using Drag and Drop     Working with Trash Contents 6. Working with Files in the Shell.     Why Learn to Use the Linux Command Line?     Introducing the Shell 7. Understanding File Properties.     Understanding Executable Files     Using Symbolic Links     Understanding Permissions III. USING FEDORA CORE. 8. Creating Text Documents with OpenOffice.org Writer.     Previewing the OpenOffice.org Applications     Creating and Formatting an OpenOffice.org Writer Document 9. Creating Spreadsheets with OpenOffice.org Calc.     Understanding Electronic Spreadsheets     Using OpenOffice.org Calc 10. Creating Presentations with OpenOffice.org Impress.     Understanding Electronic Presentations     Launching OpenOffice.org Impress     Creating Your First Presentation     Working with Your Presentation 11. Browsing the Web with Firefox.     Introducing Firefox     Browsing the Web with Firefox 12. Managing Email with Evolution.     Reading and Writing Email with Evolution 13. Using Other Network Tools.     Instant Messaging in Fedora Core 4     Accessing Windows Networks     Using File Transfer Protocol on the Desktop 14. Editing Images and Photos.     Downloading Images From Your Digital Camera     Using The GIMP for Basic Photo Editing     Using More Advanced GIMP Tools 15. Playing and Recording Sound and Music.     Using the Volume Control     Playing Audio CDs     Playing MP3 Digital Music Files     Recording and Playing Back Sound     Burning Your Own CDs 16. Customizing the Desktop.     Using the Desktop Preferences     Configuring the Menubar 17. Getting Help on the Desktop.     Using Application Help     Viewing Systemwide Help in the Help Browser     Reading Other Documentation on the Desktop IV. USING THE LINUX COMMAND LINE. 18. Becoming Familiar with Shell Environments.     Why Learn to Use the Linux Command Line?     Understanding Virtual Consoles     Becoming Comfortable at the Command Line     Getting Help at the Command Line     Using the GNU info System     Getting Help from the Commands Themselves 19. Performing Basic Shell Tasks.     Grouping Files for Efficient File Management     Searching Files and Directories Quickly     Using Command Output for Complex Tasks 20. Creating, Editing, and Saving Text Files.     Using Common Command-Line Editors     Keeping Your Shell Programs Under Control 21. Managing High-Quality Documents at the Command Line.     Printing at the Command Line     Creating High-Quality Documents at the Command Line 22. Performing Simple Math and Database Tasks at the Command Line.     Performing Math Tasks Using the Binary Calculator     Creating and Sorting Lists of Data 23. Using the Network at the Command Line.     Browsing the Web at the Command Line     Managing Email at the Console 24. Using Other Systems Remotely at the Command Line.     Logging In to a Remote Linux or Unix System     Exchanging Files with Linux/Unix Hosts Using ftp     Exchanging Files with Windows Hosts Using smbclient 25. Harnessing the Power of the Shell.     Adding to Your Command Repertoire     Using Shell Variables and Quoting     Creating Your Own Commands Using Shell Scripting V. ADVANCED TOPICS. 26. Desktop Power Tools.     Additional Features of the Terminal Application     Using Basic X Window System Applications     Interacting with the User in Shell Scripts     Scripting the File Manager 27. Using Desktop Applications Remotely.     Understanding the X Window System Protocol     Networking X Using the Secure Shell     Networking X Manually     Allowing Incoming X Connections with xhost     Allowing and Starting Remote X Sessions 28. Command-Line System Administration.     Using the su Command     Managing System Processes     Managing Running Services     Managing File Systems     Managing Accounts     Using cron to Manage Periodic Jobs     Shutting Down and Restarting 29. Desktop System Administration.     Managing System Processes     Managing Running Services     Managing Network Interfaces     Managing Accounts     Reading System Logs     Mounting and Unmounting File Systems 30. Security Basics.     Managing the Fedora Core 4 Firewall     Understanding Advanced Permissions     Protecting the Root Account     Logging Users Out Automatically 31. Installing Linux Software.     Installing and Removing Fedora Core 4 Components     Using Third-Party Software     Using the rpm Command     Using Application Launchers 32. Keeping Fedora Core 4 Updated.     Introducing the Red Hat Network     Keeping Fedora Core 4 Updated from the Command Line 33. Offering Network File Services.     Before You Begin     Offering Network File System Service     Offering Windows File Sharing Service 34. Offering Web and FTP Service.     Before You Begin     Running a Web Server     Running a File Transfer Protocol Server 35. Backups, Troubleshooting, and Rescue.     Backing Up and Restoring Your Data     Dealing with Catastrophic Failures     Recognizing Other Critical Problems VI. APPENDIXES. Appendix A: Installer Troubleshooting.     Loading Modules at Install Time     Using Module Parameters: A Last Resort     Using the Text Mode Installer     Installing from Network Volumes or Hard Drives Appendix B: Adding Windows Compatibility to Linux.     Windows Compatibility Overview     Codeweavers CrossOver Office     VMware Workstation     Netraverse Win4Lin Index.