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Chapter
1 – Introduction to Linux
History of Linux
The Open Source Definition
Linux Development
Exercise 1-1: Reasons for Considering a Linux Desktop
Linux Distributions
Exercise 1-2: Choosing a Distribution
Chapter 2 - The Mandriva Desktop
Exercise 2-1: Selecting a Desktop
Background
KDE
GNOME
Icewm
Desktop Icons
Exercise 2-2: Creating a Desktop Link
Menu
Applets
Screen Saver
Themes
Accessibility Options
Chapter 3 – File System
A Linux Standard
Partitions
Swap Space
File System Formats
File Permissions
How to View Permissions in a Terminal
Exercise 3-1: Create Folders to Share
Exercise 3-2: Creating Symbolic Links
Monitoring Processes
Exercise 3-3: Monitoring Processes
Runlevels
Chapter 4 – Applications
Office Suite
OpenOffice Writer
OpenOffice Calc
OpenOffice Impress
OpenOffice Draw
Using the Toolbar to Create Objects
OpenOffice Databases
Chapter 5 - Multimedia
The Gimp
The Gradient Tool
Dia
Audacity
Start a New Project
XMMS
K3B
Wine
Setting Up Sound
CD Player
Adding and Removing Software
Using tarfiles
Exercise 5-1: Install with tar Files
Chapter 6 – Networking
Network Size
LAN - Local Area Network
WAN - Wide Area Network
Network Connections
TCP/IP Language
Ethernet Media
Network Design
Network Relationship
Network Setup
Using Network Commands
Important Network Files
Ping
Exercise 6-1: Network Setup
Setup Your Modem
Browser
Mail
FTP – File Transfer Protocol
The X Window
VNC
Exercise 6-2: Setting Up a VNC Connection
Chapter
7 – Layered Security
Password Security
Users and Group Security
File and Directory Security
Security Terminology
Nmap Security Scanner
Firewall
Chapter
8 – Troubleshooting
Using Virtual Console to Fix Problems
Forget Your Root Password?
X Window
Stopping a Program Out of Control
Repairing Corrupt Files
Network Problems
Creating a Bootable Floppy
Chapter
9 – Workstation Install
Chapter
10 – Managing Users
Mandriva Users
Setup a New User
Groups
Chapter 11 – vi Editor
Basic Commands
Numeric Movement
Retrieving Lost Files
Chapter
12 – Shells
The Bash Shell
Working Directory
Command-Line Scan
Creating a Shell Script
Using Variables
Wildcards
Pipeline
Chapter 13 - Commands
cd
cp
ls
mkdir
mv
pwd
rm
cal
clear
date
mount
umount
cat
startx
ping
ifconfig
route 2
Chapter 14 - Backups
CD / DVD Backups
Hard Drive Backups
Creating a Backup With Tar
Chapter
15 – Migrating to Linux
Converting Microsoft Office Files
Migrating Internet Explorer Bookmarks
Importing Image Files to Gimp
Chapter 16 – Printers
Local Printers
Network Printers
Chapter 17 - Samba
Configuration File
Windows Client Setup
Chapter 18 - Wireless Networking
