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Downloadable book perfects SUSE 10.1 installs
Dec. 20, 2006

A new, downloadable book helps users to install, configure, extend, and troubleshoot SUSE 10.1. Jem Matzan's SUSE Linux 10.1 Kick Start provides a clear, concise, task-oriented guide to getting one of today's most polished and popular desktop Linuxes doing everything most users want.

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Delivered in Adobe PDF format for quick and easy access, Matzan's SUSE Linux 10.1 Kick Start is a "to-the-point, ultra-accessible guide" that goes through the steps users should take to successfully install and configure SUSE Linux 10.1 for desktop computing, according to the book's publisher. Many of SUSE 10.1's most important new features are included, such as the impressive new XGL 3D graphics for the desktop, and the handy NetManager utility for easy WiFi access anywhere. Also included, are simple steps for configuring the system to read mp3s, play DVDs, and more.

The publisher has made one complete, nine-page section from the book available for download by DesktopLinux.com readers. Click the following link to download section 3.2 in PDF form:

Section 3.2: Networking and Modems


Table of contents

Here's a look at the entire table of contents:
    Chapter 1: Introducing SUSE Linux 10.1
    Chapter 2: Installing SUSE Linux 10.1
    Chapter 3: Post-install configuration
      Chapter 3.1: Configuring your computer with YaST and SaX
      Chapter 3.2: Networking and modems
      Chapter 3.3: Installation sources
      Chapter 3.4: Staying up to date
      Chapter 3.5: Installing the ATI video driver
      Chapter 3.6: Installing the Nvidia video driver
      Chapter 3.7: DVD video playback for 32-bit systems
      Chapter 3.8: DVD video playback for 64-bit systems
      Chapter 3.9: Playing Windows media files
      Chapter 3.10: Adding more software
      Chapter 3.11: Enhancing your graphics with XGL and Compiz
      Chapter 3.12: Printing
      Chapter 3.13: Sound configuration
      Chapter 3.14: Setting up email
      Chapter 3.15: Laptop-specific configuration
      Chapter 3.16: PDA synchronization
      Chapter 3.17: Customizing the interface
      Chapter 3.18: Switching desktop environments
      Chapter 3.19: For advanced users: AppArmor and XEN
    Chapter 4: Transferring data from Microsoft Windows
      Chapter 4.1: Mass transfer of data and settings from Microsoft Windows
      Chapter 4.2: Data destinations: where to put your files
      Chapter 4.3: Moving old email from Windows
      Chapter 4.4: Moving system fonts from Windows
      Chapter 4.5: Using MS Office documents in SUSE 10.1
    Chapter 5: Where to go for help

Summary
    Title -- SUSE Linux 10.1 Kick Start
    Author -- Jem Matzan
    Publisher -- Pearson Technology Group
    Publication date -- October 2006
    Pages -- 50 (downloadable PDF file)
    Price -- $7.99
    ISBN -- 0-7686-6826-3

The book is the latest release in Pearson Technology Group's new Short Cuts series of PDF books. It can be purchased online from Informit.com.

For other interesting desktop-oriented Linux books, see our desktop Linux book list:

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