Linux Clearly Explained

Included with the book is a CD-ROM featuring Red Hat 6.0, the market-leading Linux distribution, which will help you learn how to install Red Hat Linux smoothly and optimize its performance on your system. Also included is the productivity package Corel WordPerfect for Linux 8.0. With this free software, you'll be able to explore the beautiful new GNOME desktop-something so easy to use that any Windows or Macintosh user will feel quickly at home.

From there, you'll learn how to obtain and set up free software that will enable you to do everything you're doing right now with commercial products, including browsing the Web, using e-mail, and running office suite applications. You'll learn how to connect your computer to the Internet, how to obtain and install new software, and how to keep your system running smoothly.

Break your dependence on pricey commercial software and frequent system upgrades. Run the hottest operating system around, and explore the GNOME desktop that's posing a genuine threat to Windows dominance. With this book as your guide, you'll learn the Linux skills that will enable you to say, "Bye-bye, Bill."

Table of contents

Part One: Introducing Linux

Chapter 1: The Unix Heritage

Chapter 2: The Linux Phenomenon

Chapter 3: The User Interface Challenge

Part Two: Installing Red Hat Linux

Chapter 4: Preparing to Install Red Hat Linux

Chapter 5: Starting the Installation

Chapter 6: Completing the Installation

Part Three: Running GNOME

Chapter 7: Getting Started with GNOME

Chapter 8: Managing Files with GNOME

Chapter 9: Running Applications with GNOME

Chapter 10: Configuring GNOME

Chapter 11: Keeping Your System Running Smoothly

Part Four: Getting Connected to the Internet

Chapter 12: Connecting with PPP

Chapter 13: Mastering E-mail with Balsa

Chapter 14: More Internet Applications

Part Five: Learning Command Prompt Essentials

Chapter 15: Using the Shell and File Utilities

Chapter 16: Using Midnight Commander