Beginning SUSE Linux is the ideal guide for getting grounded in core Linux skills. The book begins by providing Linux background and installation wisdom. You'll learn how to get your system up and running,including verifying proper installation, connecting to the Internet, and reproducing common Windows tasks, such as multimedia playback and office functions.

Autorentext
Keir Thomas is an award-winning author who has written several best-selling beginning-level Linux titles for Apress. A former computer magazine editor, he has been writing about computers, operating systems, and software for a decade. He has also edited many computing titles and works as a full-time author. He lives on the side of a mountain in England, and his hobbies include hiking and playing musical instruments.

Klappentext

Readers of all levels stand to benefit from this book's coverage of SUSE's ability to play MP3s and DVDs, burn CDs, perform office tasks and data backups, and offer a secure operating system environment. Whether it is a reader evaluating SUSE for deployment in a corporate environment, or a student interested in foregoing expensive licensing arrangements, this book serves as an invaluable guide to the Linux platform. Having solidified its position as Europe's most popular variant SUSE Linux continues to grow in popularity within the U.S. market. SUSE is an increasingly viable alternative to the Windows platform on both the desktop and server level.

Zusammenfassung

Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional is designed for the newcomer to Linux. It aims to guide you through numerous practical topics relevant to effective operation of this popular operating system.

The book begins by discussing the background of Linux and open source software, then proceeds to guide you through the SUSE installation process. You'll learn how to use the basic functions, and modify the look and feel according to your tastes. This book is packed with troubleshooting tips, so even the most cautious beginner will feel right at home.

Next, the book covers the daily usage tasks that are enjoyable and interesting to learn. You'll learn how to configure your system to listen to audio CDs and MP3s, burn CDs, watch movies, connect to the Internet, and reproduce common Windows tasks.

In the process, you'll gain an in-depth understanding about the core of Linux. You'll learn how to master the command-line prompt, secure your system, and perform administration tasks like scheduling backups and managing users.

A full version of the SUSE operating system is supplied for free on the included DVD, so you'll have everything you need to get a Linux system up and running.

Inhalt
Introducing the World of Linux.- Welcome!.- A History and Politics Lesson.- The Realities of Running Linux.- Installing SUSE Linux.- Preinstallation Steps.- Installing SUSE Linux.- Solving Installation Problems.- The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide.- Booting Linux for the First Time.- Getting Hardware Up and Running.- Securing Your System.- Personalizing SUSE Linux: Getting Everything Just Right.- Using Linux Replacements for Windows Programs.- Managing Your Files.- Dealing with Problems.- The Shell and Beyond.- Introducing the BASH Shell.- Understanding Linux Files and Users.- Working with Text Files.- Taking Control of the System.- Cool Shell Tricks.- Multimedia.- MP3s and CDs.- Viewing Movies and Video.- Image Editing.- Office Tasks.- Making the Move to OpenOffice.org.- OpenOffice.org Overview.- In Depth: Writer.- In Depth: Calc.- In Depth: Impress.- In Depth: Rekall.- Running Microsoft Office under SUSE Linux.- Keeping Your System Running.- Installing Software.- Managing Users.- Optimizing Your System.- Backing Up Data.- Scheduling Tasks.- Accessing Linux Remotely.