| 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:
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 configurationChapter 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 WindowsChapter 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
SummaryTitle -- 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.
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