Author(s): SSC, Publishers of Linux Journal
Publisher: No Starch Press
Year: 2002
ISBN: 1886411867
Language: English
File type: PDF
Pages: 328
Size (for download): 14.34 MB

In general, this book does not assume any computer experience on your part. We explain what Linux and KDE are (Chapter 1, “Learning about the Pieces”), and we even tell you how to use your mouse (with Linux there are three buttons). Of course the more experience you have, the more quickly you’ll learn, because working with the KDE interface is very much like using other popular, windows- based interfacesóbut with many important differences.

You may be coming to Linux and KDE from another operating system, and you are probably familiar with browsing the Web, sending email, preparing documents, and doing other jobrelated tasks with your computer. Whether you’re somewhat experienced or completely new to computers, this book was written for you.

Traditionally, Linux has been a favorite operating system of the more technically literate computer users. So, you’ll find many Linux books that tell you Linux is like UNIX (it is), how to load Linux, why Linux is g reat, and how to do specific things with Linux (such as run a webserver). There are also many books that go into great detail about how to use specific software available for Linux (such as The GIMP graphics program), as well as books that compare Microsoft Windows’ features to those of Linux.

This book is different in that we assume you don’t want to install Linux, don’t want to learn how to be a system administrator, and aren’t concerned with doing some of the more complicated tasks. We assume you already have a working Linux system on your desk and need to use it to get your work done. That work probably involves email, the Web, working with documents, and performing general office tasks. Additionally, we assume that, in most cases, you will want to use the KDE graphical user interface (GUI) that comes with Linux to perform these tasks. (Of course, once you become proficient at all these tasks, you may want to learn what the command line is and how to do some tasks more efficiently from it.)

TABLE OF CONTENT:
Chapter 01 - Learning About the Pieces
Chapter 02 - Loggin in and Moving Around
Chapter 03 - Managing Files
Chapter 04 - Getting Organized
Chapter 05 - The Open Office Suite
Chapter 06 - Alternative Office Software
Chapter 07 - Working with Graphics
Chapter 08 - More on Graphics: The Gimp
Chapter 09 - Communication
Chapter 10 - Accessing the Web
Chapter 11 - Customizing Your Desktop
Chapter 12 - Making Job Backups
Chapter 13 - Using the Command Line
Appendix A - Openoffice Default Key Binding/Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix B - What Does What
Appendix C - Creating and Maintaining a GPG Key for Kmail