Running Linux

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction to Linux
About This Book
A Brief History of Linux
Who's Using Linux?
System Features
Software Features
About Linux's Copyright
Open Source and the Philosophy of Linux
Differences Between Linux and Other Operating Systems
Hardware Requirements
Sources of Linux Information
Getting Help

Chapter 2. Preparing to Install Linux
Distributions of Linux
Preparing to Install Linux

Chapter 3. Installation and Initial Configuration
Installing the Linux Software
Post-Installation Procedures
Running Into Trouble

Chapter 4. Basic Unix Commands and Concepts
Logging In
Setting a Password
Virtual Consoles
Popular Commands
Shells
Useful Keys and How to Get Them to Work
Typing Shortcuts
Filename Expansion
Saving Your Output
What Is a Command?
Putting a Command in the Background
Manual Pages
File Ownership and Permissions
Changing the Owner, Group, and Permissions
Startup Files
Important Directories
Programs That Serve You
Processes

Chapter 5. Essential System Management
Running the System
Booting the System
System Startup and Initialization
Single-User Mode
Shutting Down the System
The /proc filesystem
Managing User Accounts

Chapter 6. Managing Filesystems, Swap, and Devices
Managing Filesystems
Managing Swap Space
Device Files

Chapter 7. Upgrading Software and the Kernel
Archive and Compression Utilities
Upgrading Software
Using RPM
Building a New Kernel
Loadable Device Drivers
Loading Modules Automatically

Chapter 8. Other Administrative Tasks
Making Backups
Scheduling Jobs Using cron
Managing System Logs
Managing Print Services
Setting Terminal Attributes
What to Do in an Emergency

Chapter 9. Editors, Text Tools, Graphics, and Printing
Editing Files Using vi
The Emacs Editor
Text and Document Processing
Graphics
Printing

Chapter 10. Installing the X Window System
X Concepts
Hardware Requirements
Installing XFree86
Configuring XFree86
Filling in Video Card Information
Running XFree86
Running Into Trouble

Chapter 11. Customizing Your X Environment
Basics of X Customization
The fvwm Window Manager
The K Development Environment
X Applications

Chapter 12. Windows Compatibility and Samba
Sharing Files
Sharing Programs

Chapter 13. Programming Languages
Programming with gcc
Makefiles
Shell Programming
Using Perl
Programming in Tcl and Tk
Java
Other Languages

Chapter 14. Tools for Programmers
Debugging with gdb
Programming Tools

Chapter 15. TCP/IP and PPP
Networking with TCP/IP
Dial-up PPP
PPP over ISDN
NFS and NIS Configuration

Chapter 16. The World Wide Web and Electronic Mail
The World Wide Web
Electronic Mail

Appendix A. Sources of Linux Information

Appendix B. The GNOME Project
.TC Y C 'Installing Linux on Digital/Compaq'
.TC Z C 'Alpha Systems' 625
.TC Y D 'LinuxPPC: Installing Linux'
.TC Z D 'on PowerPC Computers' 642
.TC Y E 'Installing Linux/m68k on Motorola'
.TC Z E '68000-Series Systems' 655

Appendix F. Installing Linux on Sun SPARC Systems

Appendix G. LILO Boot Options

Appendix H. Zmodem File Transfer

Glossary

Index