The complete idiot's guide to Linux

Table of contents

1, 2, 3 Go!
Part 1: Working with Linux in a Graphical Environment: The KDE Desktop

Chapter 1: The First Login on the KDE Desktop
Chapter 2: Working with Windows
Chapter 3: Navigating through the File System
Chapter 4: Working with Applications
Chapter 5: Creating, Editing, and Saving Files
Chapter 6: Organizing Your Files
Chapter 7: Working with Disks
Chapter 8: Accessing the Network
Chapter 9: Communication: Web, FTP, Email, and News
Chapter 10: Customizing KDE

Part 2: Working on the Command Line

Chapter 11: Shells and Consoles
Chapter 12: Working with Files on the Shell
Chapter 13: Text Editing Under a Shell
Chapter 14: Putting the Shell to Work
Chapter 15: Help Please
Chapter 16: Permissions: Protecting and Sharing Your Work
Chapter 17: Command Toolbox: Useful Shell Commands and Shortcuts

Part 3: Essential System Tasks Under Linux

Chapter 18: Users, Groups, and Passwords
Chapter 19: Backups: Safeguarding Your Work
Chapter 20: Installing Programs and Applications
Chapter 21: LISA: Linux Installation and System Administration Utility
Chapter 22: System Monitoring: Keeping an Eye on Your System
Chapter 23: Sharing Files over the Network
Chapter 24: Customizing Your Linux Kernel

Part 4: Appendixes

Appendix A: Linux Installation
Appendix B: OpenLinux Compatibility Guide

Index