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Book SynopsisUsing Linux doesn't have to be hard. This book introduces you to the five popular desktop distributions, and covers topics such as configuring video cards screen resolution and wireless networking. It covers laptop issues, and explores desktop apps, including browsers, IM, and email clients with the same functionality as those used on Windows.
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1:. Distributions Choosing a Distribution Fedora Gentoo Mandriva SUSE Ubuntu Other Distributions Getting a Distribution Chapter 2:. Logging In Graphical Logins Text Logins Chapter 3:. GNOME GNOME Desktop File Manager The GNOME Menu and Program Launchers GNOME Configuration Chapter 4:. KDE The KDE Desktop File Manager The KDE Menu The KDE Control Center Chapter 5:. Applications Web Browsers Email Instant Messaging and IRC Office Suites Video Players Music Ripping, Encoding, and Playing CD and DVD Burning Digital Images Games Chapter 6:. Add, Remove, and Update Programs Fedora Gentoo Mandriva SUSE Ubuntu Using RPMs Build Your Own Chapter 7:. Configuration Sound Printing Wired Networking Wireless Networking X Chapter 8:. Laptops Touchpads Kernel Support for Power Management Extending Battery Life Putting Your Laptop to Sleep Hibernating Your Laptop Distribution Support Appendix: Running Commands and Editing Text Index
