Index

Symbols

$ (dollar sign), in shell variables, Shell Variables
/ (forward slash)
defined, The directory tree
in filenames, Creating a directory
/ (root) partition, Create the / partition
(backslash)
command line, Commands and Arguments
MS-DOS, The directory tree
| (pipe redirector), Input/Output Redirection and Piping

A

AbiWord, AbiWord
absolute pathnames, Absolute and relative pathnames
accelerated graphics cards, XFree86 servers, Configuring X
access mode, File Permissions
defined, Glossary
ls command, Displaying directory contents
access permissions, File Permissions
accounts
modifying, Modifying a user account, Modifying a user account
user accounts, User Accounts
adapters, sound, Configuring Sound, Configuring Sound
Additional Language Support screen, Configure the Language
addresses, Apache web server, Configuring Apache
adduser command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
administration
groups, Configuring groups
new, Configuring groups
LANs, Neat and, LAN Administration Using Neat, Configuring DNS
modular drivers, Administering Modular Drivers
users
deleting, Deleting a user account
new, Adding a new user
alias command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
aliases, Hardware device options, Loading Modular Drivers at Boot Time
command, Shell Aliases
defined, Glossary
root, Shell Aliases
self-aliased commands, Shell Aliases
Unix shell, Shell Aliases
anonymous FTP, Running an FTP Server
Anonymous FTP Server package group, Selecting Packages
Apache web server, Running Apache
configuration, Configuring Apache
HTML pages, Starting and Stopping Apache
installation, Installing Apache
Links browser, Starting and Stopping Apache
log files, Starting and Stopping Apache
performance, Configuring Apache
starting/stopping, Starting and Stopping Apache
virtual hosts, Configuring Apache
applets, The GNOME Start Here Facility
GNOME, The GNOME Panel
downloading, Using GNOME Terminal
launcher applets, The GNOME Panel
apropos command, Using apropos, Linux CommandQuick Reference
arguments, Glossary
boot arguments, General Boot Arguments
bus mouses, Bus Mouse Boot Arguments
CD-ROMs, IDE Hard Drive and CD-ROM Boot Arguments
floppy drives, Floppy Drive Boot Arguments
IDE hard drives, IDE Hard Drive and CD-ROM Boot Arguments
parallel ports, Parallel Port Printer Boot Arguments
RAM disks, RAM Disk Boot Arguments
SCSI host adapters, SCSI Host Adapter Boot Arguments
command line, Commands and Arguments
shell scripts, Processing Arguments
at command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
atq command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
atrm command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
audio cards, Sound and Multimedia package group, Selecting Packages
Audio Mixer, GNOME
authentication
configuration, Configure User Accounts and Authentication
FTP servers, Running an FTP Server
Authoring and Publishing package group, Selecting Packages

B

background, Glossary
jobs, displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
placing jobs in, Linux CommandQuick Reference
backups, Samba, Using the Linux Samba Client for File Backup and Recovery
bash shell, Conquering the bash Shell
built-in commands, Commands and Arguments
command completion, Correcting Commands
Command Line Interface (CLI), Issuing Shell Commands
command-line format, Commands and Arguments
commands, Issuing Shell Commands
filename completion, Correcting Commands
history list, Correcting Commands
terminal window, Issuing Shell Commands
Bell Labs, Multics and, The Origins of Linux
bg command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Daemon), Configuring DNS
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), Glossary
GRUB, booting and, The GRUB Loader
motherboards, Motherboard
blocklists, GRUB, The GRUB Loader
boot arguments
bus mouses, Bus Mouse Boot Arguments
CD-ROMs, IDE Hard Drive and CD-ROM Boot Arguments
floppy drives, Floppy Drive Boot Arguments
IDE hard drives, IDE Hard Drive and CD-ROM Boot Arguments
parallel ports, Parallel Port Printer Boot Arguments
RAM disks, RAM Disk Boot Arguments
SCSI host adapters, SCSI Host Adapter Boot Arguments
boot disk
creating, Creating a Boot Floppy, Create a Boot Floppy, Creating a Boot Floppy
defined, Glossary
GNOME, Creating a Boot Floppy
mkbootdisk command, Creating a Boot Floppy
using, Using a Boot Floppy
boot filesystem, mounting, The GRUB Loader
boot loader, Booting Linux
configuration, Configure the Boot Loader
GRUB Loader, The GRUB Loader
kernel parameters, Configure the Boot Loader
boot parameters, Boot Parameters
/boot partition, Obtaining Sufficient Disk Space, Create the /boot partition
allowable drives, Create the /boot partition
filesystems, type, Create the /boot partition
mount point, Create the /boot partition
size, Create the /boot partition
boot sectors, The GRUB Loader
defined, Glossary
booting
boot disk, creating, Creating a Boot Floppy
boot loaders, Booting Linux
CD-ROM, Start the Installation
floppy disk, Drives, Booting Linux
GRUB, Booting Linux
installation program, Boot the Installation Program
loadln utility, Configure the Boot Loader, Managing the Boot Process, Booting Linux, The loadlin Loader
messages, displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
rebooting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
virus protection software and, Booting Linux
bootloader (LILO), Workstation Installation
BootPrompt-HOWTO, Booting Linux
break command, The break and continue commands
broadcast option, network configuration, Configure Networking
browsers (see web browsers)
BSD (Berkeley Systems Division) Unix, The Origins of Linux
built-in commands, Commands and Arguments
bus mouses, boot arguments, Bus Mouse Boot Arguments
buttons, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface

C

C programming language, The Origins of Linux
cable modems, configuration, Configuring Linux to Use a Cable or DSL Modem
caching name server, configuration, Configuring DNS
cal command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
calendar, displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
canceling jobs, Linux CommandQuick Reference
capplets, GNOME, The GNOME Start Here Facility
case command, The case command
case sensitivity, commands, Commands and Arguments
cat command, Displaying the contents of a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
cd command, Changing the working directory, Linux CommandQuick Reference
CD Player, GNOME
CD-ROM drives, Drives
configuration information, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
CD-ROMs, Filesystems
boot arguments, IDE Hard Drive and CD-ROM Boot Arguments
burning, Sound and Multimedia Support package group, Selecting Packages
installing from, Start the Installation
CD-Writing-HOWTO, Booting Linux
CDROM-HOWTO, Booting Linux
chainloader command (GRUB), The GRUB Loader
changing directories, Linux CommandQuick Reference
characters, displaying number, Linux CommandQuick Reference
chatting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
checkboxes, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
chgrp command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
chmod command, Working with file permissions, Linux CommandQuick Reference
chown command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
CIFS (Common Internet File System), Samba
Classic X Window System package group, Selecting Packages
clear command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
CLI (Command Line Interface), Linux Features and Performance, Issuing Shell Commands
client configuration, Samba, Samba Client Configuration and Use
clients
defined, Glossary
DHCP, configuration, Configuring DHCP Clients
Linux client, Samba, Linux Client
clipboard, KDE panel, The KDE Panel
clock
GNOME applet, The GNOME Panel
KDE panel, The KDE Panel
Clockchip, Xconfigurator, Configuring X
CMOS, floppy drive booting, Using a Boot Floppy
cmp command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
color depth, video, Configuring X
command completion, bash shell, Correcting Commands
command interpreter
defined, Glossary
pausing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Command Line Interface (CLI), Linux Features and Performance
command-line format
arguments, Commands and Arguments
command prompt, Working with the Linux Command Prompt, Commands and Arguments
options, Commands and Arguments
commands, Issuing Shell Commands
(see also specific command names)
aliases, Shell Aliases
bash shell, Issuing Shell Commands
built-in, Commands and Arguments
case sensitivity, Commands and Arguments
correcting typing errors, Correcting Commands
directories and, Using Commands That Work with Directories
external, Commands and Arguments
firewalls, Controlling the Firewall
FTP servers, Testing the FTP Server
GRUB, The GRUB Loader
issuing, Organization of This Book
man pages, Using man, Linux CommandQuick Reference
options, Glossary
self-aliased, Shell Aliases
shell, Issuing Shell Commands
system administration, Commands and Arguments
system information, Viewing System Information
system status, Viewing System Information
comparing files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
diff command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
discrepancies, Linux CommandQuick Reference
complex operations, Unix shell, The Power of the Unix Shell
compressed files, Working with compressed files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
expanding, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ZIP files, Working with compressed files
conditional logic, shell scripts, Conditional Logic
config.sys file, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows, Configuring loadlin
configuration
Apache web server, Configuring Apache
authentication, Configure User Accounts and Authentication
boot loader, Configure the Boot Loader
cable modems, Configuring Linux to Use a Cable or DSL Modem
caching name server, Configuring DNS
collecting information, Collecting Information About Your System, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
date/time, Date/Time Properties
desktop, Switching Desktops
DHCP clients, Configuring DHCP Clients
DHCP server, Configuring the DHCP Service
DNS, Configuring DNS
DSL modems, Configuring Linux to Use a Cable or DSL Modem
Enlightenment window manager, Using Nautilus
filesystem mounting, User Mount Tool
firewalls, Configure Networking, Configuring the Firewall
glyphs, Configuring the Locale
GNOME, Configuring GNOME, The GNOME Panel
GnoRPM, Configuring GnoRPM
groups, User and Group Administration, Configuring groups
hardware, Hardware Browser
IP masquerading, Configuring IP Masquerading
KDE, The KDE Panel, The KDE Main Menu
keyboard, Configuring the Locale
language, Configure the Language
loadln, Configuring loadlin
locale, Configuring the Locale
mail servers, Configuring a Mail Server
modem, rp3, Configuring Your Modem Using rp3, Configuring rp3
mouse, Select the Mouse Type
Netscape Communicator, Netscape Navigator and Communicator
network devices, Configuring Devices
networks, Configure Networking, Configure Networking
devices, Configuring Devices
DNS, Configuring DNS
hardware, Configuring Hardware
hosts, Configuring Hosts
nongraphical login, Configuring a Nongraphical Login
passwords, Change Password
printers, Configuring a Printer
local, Configuring a Printer
parallel ports, Configuring a Printer
queues, new, Configuring a Printer
rp3, Configuring rp3
runlevels, Configuring a Nongraphical Login
Samba, Configuring Samba
client configuration, Samba Client Configuration and Use
viewing configuration, Viewing Samba Server Configuration
sound, Configuring Sound, Configuring Sound
system clock, Configure the System Clock
users, User and Group Administration, Configuring groups
video, Configure Video
custom graphics, Selecting custom graphics options
monitor, Identifying your system’s monitor
wvdial, The /etc/wvdial.conf File
X Window System, Configuring X
manual, Manually Configuring X, Screen Section
troubleshooting, Selecting custom graphics options
Xconfigurator, Configuring X
conflicting files, RPM, Conflicting File
consoles, virtual (see virtual consoles)
continue command, The break and continue commands
Control Panel, KDE
configuration, The KDE Control Panel
desktop, The KDE Desktop
Control Panel, Windows 95/98, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
copying
files, Copying a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
subdirectories, Linux CommandQuick Reference
text, X Window System, Copying and pasting text
copylefting, Free Software
correcting command typing errors, Correcting Commands
cost, Linux Features and Performance
cp command, Copying a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
current working directory, Home and working directories
cursor
input focus, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
Custom installation, Custom Installation
cylinders, hard disks, How Hard Disks Are Organized

D

daemons, Glossary
data organization, How Linux Organizes Data
data protection, Server Installation
data storage, Linux Features and Performance
databases, RPM, Querying the RPM Database
date command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
date/time
configuration, Date/Time Properties
displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
GNOME applet, The GNOME Panel
system clock configuration, Configure the System Clock
time zone, Date/Time Properties
Date/Time Properties Tool, Date/Time Properties
Debian GNU/Linux, Linux Distributions
deleting
directories, Removing a directory, Linux CommandQuick Reference
files, Removing a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
partitions, Identifying an unused partition, Deleting a partition
users, Deleting a user account
dependency, packages, Failed Dependency
desktop, Using Nautilus
computer sales, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
default, Switching Desktops
defined, Glossary
environments, Workstation Installation, Desktop Environments
GNOME, GNOME, Using the GNOME Desktop, GNOME Resources
KDE, KDE, Using the KDE Desktop, KDE Resources
pager, Virtual Desktop
switching, Switching Desktops
systems, Linux as, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
Desktop icon, KDE panel, The KDE Panel
Desktop Switching Tool, Switching Desktops
developers, How Linux Is Different
Device Manager, Windows 95/98, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
Device section, X configuration, Device Section
devices, Devices
enabling/disabling, General device options
Ethernet, nicknames, General device options
mounting, Mounting and Unmounting Filesystems, Linux CommandQuick Reference
networks
configuration, Configuring Devices
protocols, Device protocol options
partitions, Devices
startup and, General device options
swapping, disabling, Linux CommandQuick Reference
df command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
DHCP server, Configure Networking, Setting Up a DHCP Server
configuration, Configuring the DHCP Service
clients, Configuring DHCP Clients
installation, Installing the DHCP Server
starting, Starting the DHCP Service
DIAGNOSIS.txt file, Samba, Troubleshooting Samba
dialog boxes, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
Dialup Support package group, Selecting Packages
diff command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Digital Equipment Corporation, X Window System and, Using X
directories, Filesystems, Directories and Paths
/ (slash) in filename, Creating a directory
changing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
commands, Using Commands That Work with Directories
creating, Creating a directory, Linux CommandQuick Reference
deleting, Removing a directory, Linux CommandQuick Reference
displaying contents, Displaying directory contents
/dosutils, Installing loadlin
dot (.) in names, Displaying directory contents
home directory, Home and working directories, Glossary
moving, Linux CommandQuick Reference
on the path, Running programs
ownership, Working with file permissions
pathnames, Absolute and relative pathnames
removing, Removing a directory
root, Glossary
subdirectories, copying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
working directory, Home and working directories, Glossary
absolute path, Linux CommandQuick Reference
changing, Changing the working directory
displaying, Displaying the working directory
directory tree, The directory tree, Linux Directory Tree
disabling devices, General device options
Disk Drives icon, Windows 95/98, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
disk drives, fixed, Viewing Disk Partitions
Disk Druid, Create Partitions, Use Disk Druid
editing partitions, Editing a partition
resetting partitions, Starting over
disk space, Drives
free, Linux CommandQuick Reference
used, displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
disks
boot disk creation, Creating a Boot Floppy
formatting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
distributions, How Linux Is Different, Linux Distributions
defined, Glossary
dmesg command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
DNS (Domain Name Server), Networking Overview
configuration, Configuring DNS, Configuring DNS
defined, Glossary
DNS Name Server package group, Selecting Packages
network configuration, Configure Networking
DocBook, Selecting Packages
documentation, system configuration, Collecting Information About Your System, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
dollar sign ($), in shell variables, Shell Variables
domain, DNS configuration, Configuring DNS
DOS (see MS-DOS)
DOSKEY editor, Correcting Commands
/dosutils directory, Installing loadlin
dot (.) in naming conventions, Displaying directory contents
dots within pathnames, Absolute and relative pathnames
dotted quad notation, Glossary
downloading
Linux, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
packages, Finding Packages
drag and drop operations, GNOME, Using Nautilus
drawers (GNOME desktop), The GNOME Panel
drive icons, GNOME, Drive icons
Drive icons, KDE desktop, The KDE Desktop
drive letters, How Hard Disks Are Organized
partitions, Adding a partition
drivers
Ethernet, loadable drivers, Loadable Ethernet Drivers
graphics cards, Configuring X
modular
adminstration, Administering Modular Drivers
loading at boot time, Loading Modular Drivers at Boot Time
loading dynamically, Dynamically Loading a Modular Driver
video driver, Configuring X
DSL modems, configuration, Configuring Linux to Use a Cable or DSL Modem
du command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
dual boot, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux, Workstation Installation
dynamically linked libraries, Opera, Opera

E

echo command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
shell variables, Shell Variables
echo requests, Linux CommandQuick Reference
paths, host, Linux CommandQuick Reference
editing partitions, Editing a partition
editors
GRUB, The GRUB Loader
pico, Using the pico Editor
launching, Linux CommandQuick Reference
EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics), defined, Glossary
EISA system bus, Motherboard
elm, GNOME
Emacs package group, Selecting Packages
email
mail command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Messaging and Web Tools package group, Selecting Packages
enabling devices, General device options
Enlightenment window manager, Copying and pasting text
configuring, Using Nautilus
environment variables, Shell Variables
environments, desktop (see desktop environments)
Ethernet
defined, Glossary
device nicknames, General device options
drivers, loadable, Loadable Ethernet Drivers
Ethernet Device dialog box, General device options
Ethernet-HOWTO, Booting Linux
MAC (Media Access Control), Hardware device options
Everything package group, Selecting Packages
exit code, Exit Codes
expanding compressed files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
expiring passwords, Modifying a user account
exporting shell variables, Shell Variables
external commands, Commands and Arguments

F

failed dependency, packages, Failed Dependency
FAT (file allocation table), How Hard Disks Are Organized
Favorites, GNOME, Start Here icon
fdformat command, Formatting a Floppy Disk, Linux CommandQuick Reference
fdisk command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
fdisk utility, Viewing Disk Partitions
partitions and, Create Partitions
unused partitions, Identifying an unused partition
features, Linux Features and Performance
fg command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
file command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
file compression, expanding files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
file managers, Using Nautilus
GNOME access, Home directory icon
Konqueror, Using Konqueror
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
file permissions, File Permissions, Working with file permissions
file recovery, Samba, Using the Linux Samba Client for File Backup and Recovery
file sharing
Samba, Configuring file share parameters
Windows File Server package group, Selecting Packages
filename completion, bash shell, Correcting Commands
filename globbing, shell, Filename Globbing
filename metacharacters, Filename Globbing
filenames
dot (.) in, Displaying directory contents
slash (/) in, Creating a directory
files, Filesystems
access time, Linux CommandQuick Reference
comparing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
compressed, Working with compressed files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
contents, displaying, Displaying the contents of a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
copying, Copying a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
deleting, Removing a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
end lines, Linux CommandQuick Reference
finding, Finding a file
formatting, printing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
gz, Working with compressed files
hidden, Displaying directory contents, Glossary
large
displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
less command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
listing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
modes, changing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
moving, Renaming or moving a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
names, links, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ownership, Working with file permissions
changing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
permissions, File Permissions
printing, Printing a file
queuing for printing, Printing a file
removing, Removing a file
renaming, Renaming or moving a file
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
sorting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
splitting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
swap files, Glossary
tar files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
transferring to remote system, Using SSH
type, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ZIP files, Working with compressed files
Files section, X configuration, Files Section
filesystems, How Hard Disks Are Organized, Filesystems
(see also partitions)
creating, Linux CommandQuick Reference
floppy disks, Filesystems, Formatting a Floppy Disk
journal, Filesystems
mounting, User Mount Tool
operating systems and, What Is Linux?
type
/ partition, Create the / partition
/boot partition, Create the /boot partition
swap partition, Create the swap partition
types, Filesystems
unmounting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
filters, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
find command, Finding a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Find Packages window, GnoRPM, Querying, Verifying, and Uninstalling Packages
finger command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
fips utility, Shrinking a partition
firewalls, Implementing a Basic Firewall
commands, Controlling the Firewall
configuration, Configure Networking, Configuring the Firewall
fixed disk drives, Viewing Disk Partitions
floppy disks
boot disk, Drives, Booting Linux, Creating a Boot Floppy
Boot Disk Creation screen, Create a Boot Floppy
creating, Creating a Boot Floppy
filesystems, Filesystems
formatting, Formatting a Floppy Disk, Linux CommandQuick Reference
floppy drive boot arguments, Floppy Drive Boot Arguments
folder contents, Nautilus and, Using Nautilus
for command, The for command
foreground, Glossary
jobs, moving to, Linux CommandQuick Reference
formatting
files for printing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
floppy disks, Formatting a Floppy Disk, Linux CommandQuick Reference
partitions, How Hard Disks Are Organized
free command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
free disk space, displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
free operating systems, Desktop and Server Operating Systems, How Linux Is Different
free software, Free Software
copylefting, Free Software
Free Software Foundation (FSF), Free Software
Ftape-HOWTO, Booting Linux
FTP (File Transfer Protocol), gFTP FTP Client, Glossary
(see also gFTP)
ftp command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
opening connection, Linux CommandQuick Reference
rpm command, General rpm Options
servers, Selecting Packages, Running an FTP Server
anonymous connection, Running an FTP Server
authentication, Running an FTP Server
commands, Testing the FTP Server
installation, Installing and Starting the FTP Server
packet sniffers, Running an FTP Server
root user, Testing the FTP Server
testing, Testing the FTP Server
wu-ftp, Running an FTP Server
sites, Drives

G

games, GNOME
GNOME, GNOME
KDE, KDE
Games and Entertainment package group, Selecting Packages
Gateway option, network configuration, Configure Networking
gateways, networks, Networking Overview
gEdit, GNOME
General Electric, Multics and, The Origins of Linux
geometry of hard disks, How Hard Disks Are Organized
gFTP, GNOME, gFTP FTP Client
Ghostview, GNOME
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), Selecting Packages, GNOME, The GIMP
global variables, Samba, Configuring global variables, Configuring global variables
glossary, Glossary
glyphs, configuration, Configuring the Locale
GNOME, Workstation Installation, GNOME
boot disk creation, Creating a Boot Floppy
capplets, The GNOME Start Here Facility
clock, The GNOME Panel
configuration, Configuring GNOME, The GNOME Panel
drag and drop, Using Nautilus
Favorites, Start Here icon
logging out, Using GNOME
login, Logging into GNOME
main menu, Configuring the GNOME Main Menu
multimedia applications, GNOME
Nautilus, The GNOME Panel, Using Nautilus
package installation, Installing X
pager, The GNOME Panel
preferences, Start Here icon
Programs icon, Start Here icon
resources, GNOME Resources
rp3 configuration and, Configuring rp3
Server Configurator, Start Here icon
session awareness, GNOME
Start Here, The GNOME Start Here Facility
System Settings icons, Start Here icon
themes, Themes
GNOME desktop, The GNOME Desktop, Using Nautilus
drive icons, Drive icons
Help Viewer, The GNOME Panel
Home Directory, Home directory icon
pop-up menus, The GNOME Desktop
Trash icon, Trash icon
GNOME Office, GNOME Office, The GIMP
AbiWord, AbiWord
GIMP, The GIMP
Gnumeric, Gnumeric
GNOME package group, Selecting Packages
GNOME panel, The GNOME Panel
applets, The GNOME Panel
drawers, The GNOME Panel
launchers, The GNOME Panel
main menu, The GNOME Panel
Mozilla launcher, The GNOME Panel
Start Here, The GNOME Panel
Task list, The GNOME Panel
GNOME Terminal, The GNOME Panel, Using GNOME Terminal
shell commands, Using GNOME Terminal
GNOME UserÕs Guide, The GNOME Panel
GNOMEdesktop, Using GNOME
GnoRPM, Gnome RPM
Apache server installation, Installing Apache
BIND installation, Configuring DNS
configuration, Configuring GnoRPM
finding new packages, Finding New Packages
installation, Installing GnoRPM
packages, Installing and Upgrading Packages
launching, Launching GnoRPM
ppp package and, Installing rp3
querying packages, Querying, Verifying, and Uninstalling Packages
rp3 package and, Installing rp3
Samba installation, Installing the Samba Server
SSH installation, Installing SSH
uninstalling packages, Querying, Verifying, and Uninstalling Packages
upgrading packages, Installing and Upgrading Packages
verifying packages, Querying, Verifying, and Uninstalling Packages
wvdial package and, Installing rp3
Gnumeric, GNOME
GNOME Office, Gnumeric
GPL (GNU Public License), Free Software, Glossary
Grand Unified Boot Loader (see GRUB)
Graphical Interface (X) Configuration screen, Configure Video
graphical login, failed, Failed Graphical Login
graphical user interface (see GUI)
Graphics and Image Manipulation package group, Selecting Packages
graphics cards, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
(see also video cards/video adapters)
drivers, Configuring X
XFree86 servers, Configuring X
graphics, custom configuration, Selecting custom graphics options
grep command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Group access, File Permissions
Group permission, Working with file permissions
groups, File Permissions
administration, User and Group Administration, Configuring groups
changing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
configuration, Configuring groups
creating, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ls command, Displaying directory contents
new, Configuring groups
package groups, Selecting Packages
root and, Working with file permissions
GRUB (Grand Unified Boot Loader), Managing the Boot Process
blocklists, The GRUB Loader
configuration, Configure the Boot Loader
editor commands, The GRUB Loader
installation, The GRUB Loader
MBR and, The GRUB Loader
passwords, Configure the Boot Loader
GRUB (Grand Unified Boot Loader),booting and, Booting Linux
GRUB Loader, The GRUB Loader
GUI (graphical user interface), The X Window System, Workstation Installation, Advanced Shell Usage and Shell Scripts, Glossary
Classic X Window System package group, Selecting Packages
X Window and, The X Window System
gunzip command, Working with compressed files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
gz files (compressed), Working with compressed files
gzip command, Working with compressed files

H

hard disks
configuration information, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
cylinders, How Hard Disks Are Organized
geometry, How Hard Disks Are Organized
GRUB reference, The GRUB Loader
installation
new, Installing a new disk drive
preparation, Preparing Your Hard Disk
LBA, How Hard Disks Are Organized
organization of, How Hard Disks Are Organized
partition information, Viewing Disk Partitions
sectors, How Hard Disks Are Organized
space, Drives
structure, How Hard Disks Are Organized
hard links, Working with links
hardware
configuration, Hardware Browser
networks, Configuring Hardware
networks, options, Hardware device options
variations, operating system and, What Is Linux?
Hardware Browser Tool, Hardware Browser
hardware requirements, Minimum Hardware Requirements
disk space, Drives
hard disk, Drives
motherboards, Motherboard
Hardware-HOWTO, Booting Linux
head command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
header, displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
heads, hard disk, How Hard Disks Are Organized
Help
installation, Getting Help
installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
Help Viewer, GNOME, The GNOME Panel
hidden files, Displaying directory contents, Glossary
hide button, KDE panel, The KDE Panel
High security, firewalls, Configuring the Firewall
history list, bash shell, Correcting Commands
history of Linux, The Origins of Linux
timeline, The Linux Kernel
home directory, Home and working directories, Glossary
Home Directory
GNOME desktop, Home directory icon
KDE desktop, The KDE Desktop
home directory icon (GNOME), Home directory icon
host
defined, Glossary
naming, Linux CommandQuick Reference
host configuration, networks, Configuring Hosts
hostname, Glossary
DNS configuration, Configuring DNS
DNS information and, Device protocol options
IP addresses, Networking Overview
network configuration, Configure Networking
hostname command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
HOWTOs
BootPrompt-HOWTO, Booting Linux
CD-Writing-HOWTO, Booting Linux
CDROM-HOWTO, Booting Linux
Ethernet-HOWTO, Booting Linux
Ftape-HOWTO, Booting Linux
Hardware-HOWTO, Booting Linux
Multi-Disk-HOWTO, Booting Linux
PCI-HOWTO, Booting Linux
PCMCIA-HOWTO, Booting Linux
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), Glossary
HTML pages, Apache web server, Starting and Stopping Apache

I

IDE hard drives, boot arguments, IDE Hard Drive and CD-ROM Boot Arguments
IDE, defined, Glossary
if command, The if command
ifconfig command
Internet connection, Connecting to Your ISP
periscope, Periscope: A Useful Networking Script
info command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
init command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
initrd command (GRUB), The GRUB Loader
input focus
cursor, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
windows, Keyboard Operations
input/output
completing operations, Linux CommandQuick Reference
piping, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
redirection, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
insmod command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
installation, Preparing to Install Red Hat Linux
Apache web server, Installing Apache
boot floppy, Creating a Boot Floppy
booting installation program, Boot the Installation Program
CD-ROM, Start the Installation
DHCP server, Installing the DHCP Server
FTP servers, Installing and Starting the FTP Server
GnoRPM, Installing GnoRPM
GRUB, The GRUB Loader
hard disk, Preparing Your Hard Disk
hardware requirements, Minimum Hardware Requirements
Help, Getting Help
information collection, Collecting Information About Your System, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
keyboard type, Select the Keyboard Type
missing, Boot the Installation Program
KOffice, Installing KOffice
mouse configuration, Select the Mouse Type
new disk drives, Installing a new disk drive
packages, Selecting Packages, Installing the Packages, Installing a Package
GnoRPM, Installing and Upgrading Packages
partition creation, Create Partitions
partitionless, Obtaining Sufficient Disk Space
preparation, Preparing to Install Red Hat Linux
Red Hat install utility, Identifying an unused partition
resource guides, Additional Resources
rp3, Installing rp3
Samba, Installing the Samba Server
sendmail, Configuring a Mail Server
sound adapter, Information You Need
SSH, Installing SSH
starting process, Start the Installation
types, Installation Types
selecting, Select the Installation Type
virtual consoles, monitoring and, Use Virtual Consoles to Monitor the Installation
Workstation, Workstation Installation
X Window System, Installing X
GNOME packages, Installing X
KDE packages, Installing X
interfaces, The Origins of Linux, The X Window System
installation, Boot the Installation Program
keyboard type, Select the Keyboard Type
installation process, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
ISP connection, Connecting to Your ISP
networks, Networking Overview
Internet, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
defined, Glossary
Internet connections
failure, rp3 and, Connecting to Your ISP
ISPs, Connecting to Your ISP, Connecting to Your ISP
PPP, rp3 and, Configuring Your Modem Using rp3
termination, Terminating an Internet Connection
wvdial, Using wvdial
iobase option, SCSI host adapter boot arguments, SCSI Host Adapter Boot Arguments
IP addresses
aliases, Hardware device options
hostname, Networking Overview
network configuration, Configure Networking
IP masquerading, Implementing a Basic Firewall
configuration, Configuring IP Masquerading
IP numbers, defined, Glossary
IRDA (infrared data interconnection), Laptop Installation
Laptop Support package group, Selecting Packages
ISA system bus, Motherboard
ispell command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ISPs (Internet Service Providers), connecting to, Connecting to Your ISP, Connecting to Your ISP
issuing commands, Organization of This Book

J

jobs command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
jobs, background, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Joy, Bill (Sun Microsystems), The Origins of Linux

K

kbdconfig command, Select the Keyboard Type
KDE, Workstation Installation, KDE, Using KDE
configuration, The KDE Panel, The KDE Main Menu
Control Panel configuration, The KDE Control Panel
installation, Installing X
KOffice, KDE
installation, Installing KOffice
Konqueror, Using Konqueror, Using Konqueror
licensing, KDE
login, Logging into KDE
main menu, The KDE Main Menu
multimedia applications, GNOME
resources, KDE Resources
rp3 configuration and, Configuring rp3
themes, KDE Themes
KDE Control Center, configuration and, The KDE Control Center
KDE desktop, KDE’s Desktop, The KDE Desktop
KDE package group, Selecting Packages
KDE Panel, The KDE Panel, The KDE Panel
KDE Terminal, Using KDE Terminal
kernel, The Linux Kernel
defined, Glossary
monolithic, Loadable Ethernet Drivers
parameters, Configure the Boot Loader
partitions, Adding a partition
kernel command (GRUB), The GRUB Loader
Kernel Development package group, Selecting Packages
keyboard
command editing, bash shell, Correcting Commands
configuration, Configuring the Locale
installation interface, Select the Keyboard Type
operations with, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
operations, X, Keyboard Operations
Keyboard section, X configuration, Keyboard Section
keystrokes, virtual consoles, Use Virtual Consoles to Monitor the Installation
keywords
apropos command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
descriptions, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Kfract, KDE
kill a process, Glossary
kill command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
killall command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Kmedia, KDE
Kmines, KDE
Kmix, KDE
Konqueror, Using Konqueror, Using Konqueror
Korganizer, The KDE Panel
Kpoker, KDE
Ktetris, KDE
Kview, KDE

L

LAN (Local Area Network) administration, Neat, LAN Administration Using Neat, Configuring DNS
language configuration, Configure the Language
Laptop Support package group, Selecting Packages
large disk support, Viewing Disk Partitions
launch icons, KDE panel, The KDE Panel
launcher applets, The GNOME Panel
launchers, GNOME panel, The GNOME Panel
launching
GnoRPM, Launching GnoRPM
KOffice applications, Using KOffice
programs, Running programs
LBA (logical block addressing), How Hard Disks Are Organized
leasing configuration, DHCP, Configuring the DHCP Service
Legacy Application Support package group, Selecting Packages
less command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
licensing, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
copylefting, Free Software
KDE, KDE
LILO (Linux loader) utility, Workstation Installation, Glossary
lines, displaying number, Linux CommandQuick Reference
links
file references, Working with links
ls command, Displaying directory contents
symbolic, Glossary
Links browser, Links
Apache web server and, Starting and Stopping Apache
links command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Linux
commands, Organization of This Book
quick reference, Linux CommandQuick Reference
distributions, How Linux Is Different, Linux Distributions
downloading, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
features, Linux Features and Performance
history of, The Origins of Linux, The Linux Kernel
operating system comparisons, How Linux Is Different
performance, Linux Features and Performance
pronunciation, What Is Linux?
purchasing, How Linux Is Different
reasons to use/not use checklist, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
releases, The Linux Kernel
resources for further information, Desktop and Server Operating Systems, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
running concurrently with Windows applications, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
Unix and, How Linux Is Different
versions of, The Linux Kernel
Linux Documentation icon, KDE desktop, The KDE Desktop
Linux Documentation Project, Other Web Sites
Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard web site, Linux Directory Tree
Linux Web Ring web site, Other Web Sites
list boxes, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
listing files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ln command, Working with links, Linux CommandQuick Reference
loading
modular drivers
at boot time, Loading Modular Drivers at Boot Time
dynamically, Dynamically Loading a Modular Driver
modules, Linux CommandQuick Reference
loadln utility, Managing the Boot Process, Booting Linux, The loadlin Loader
booting and, Configure the Boot Loader
configuration, Configuring loadlin
testing, Using loadlin
Windows 95 and, Configuring loadlin
local printers
configuration, Configuring a Printer
Printing Support package group, Selecting Packages
locale
configuration, Configuring the Locale
glyphs, Configuring the Locale
locate command, Finding a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
log files, Apache web server, Starting and Stopping Apache
logical structure, partitions, How Hard Disks Are Organized
login, Logging In
GNOME, Logging into GNOME
graphical, failed, Failed Graphical Login
KDE, Logging into KDE
nongraphical, Configuring a Nongraphical Login
SSH, Linux CommandQuick Reference
telnet, Linux CommandQuick Reference
text-based, starting/stopping X, Starting and Stopping X from a Text-based Login
virtual consoles, Logging In
logout
GNOME, Using GNOME
KDE, The KDE Panel
virtual console, Logging Out
lpq command, Printing a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
lpr command, Printing a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
lprm command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ls command, Displaying directory contents, Linux CommandQuick Reference
lsmod command, Administering Modular Drivers

M

MAC (Media Access Control), Hardware device options
mail command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
mail servers
configuration, Configuring a Mail Server
MTA (Mail Transfer Agent), Configuring a Mail Server
main menu
GNOME, Configuring the GNOME Main Menu
panel, The GNOME Panel
KDE, The KDE Main Menu
panel, The KDE Panel
main window, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
man command, Using man, Linux CommandQuick Reference
manpages (manual pages), Using man, Glossary
apropos command and, Using apropos
commands, Linux CommandQuick Reference
displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
manual configuration, X, Manually Configuring X, Screen Section
MBR (Master Boot Record), The GRUB Loader
defined, Glossary
GRUB, Configure the Boot Loader
MD5 passwords, Configure User Accounts and Authentication
Medium security, firewalls, Configuring the Firewall
memory
displaying used and free, Linux CommandQuick Reference
motherboard, Motherboard
Messaging and Web Tools package group, Selecting Packages
metacharacters
file transfer and, Using SSH
filename characters, Filename Globbing
MIDI synthesizers, configuration and, Configuring Sound
minieditor, shell, Correcting Commands
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), The X Window System
Multics and, The Origins of Linux
X Window System, Using X
mkbootdisk command, Creating a Boot Floppy
mkdir command, Creating a directory, Linux CommandQuick Reference
mkfs command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
mkswap command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
modems
configuration
cable modems, Configuring Linux to Use a Cable or DSL Modem
DSL modems, Configuring Linux to Use a Cable or DSL Modem
rp3, Configuring Your Modem Using rp3, Configuring rp3
rp3 installation, Installing rp3
troubleshooting, installation, Configuring rp3
WinModems, Configuring rp3
modes, changing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
modification date, ls command, Displaying directory contents
modprobe command, Administering Modular Drivers
modular drivers
administration, Administering Modular Drivers
loading
at boot time, Loading Modular Drivers at Boot Time
dynamically, Dynamically Loading a Modular Driver
modules, loading, Linux CommandQuick Reference
monitor
configuration, Identifying your system’s monitor
vertical refresh rate, Identifying your system’s monitor
VESA, Monitor Section
Monitor section, X configuration, Monitor Section
Monitor Setup dialog box, Xconfigurator, Configuring X
monochrome monitor support, Configuring X
monolithic kernel, Loadable Ethernet Drivers
more command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
motherboards, Motherboard
mount command, Mounting and Unmounting Drives, Linux CommandQuick Reference
root partition, Installing loadlin
mount points, Mounting and Unmounting Drives
/ partition, Create the / partition
/boot partition, Create the /boot partition
/swap partition, Create the swap partition
mounted devices, reporting, Installing loadlin
mounting
boot filesystem, The GRUB Loader
defined, Glossary
devices, Mounting and Unmounting Filesystems, Linux CommandQuick Reference
filesystems, User Mount Tool
mounting/unmounting devices, Mounting and Unmounting Drives
mouse, Using X
configuration, Select the Mouse Type
configuration information, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
right-clicking, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
X Window System, Mouse Operations
copying text, Copying and pasting text
pasting text, Copying and pasting text
mouseconfig command, Select the Mouse Type
moving
directories, Linux CommandQuick Reference
files, Renaming or moving a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
Mozilla web browser, GNOME, The GNOME Panel, Mozilla
MS-DOS, Linux Features and Performance
loadln and, Booting Linux
prompt, Linux Features and Performance, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus, Issuing Shell Commands
Prompt Window, bash shell and, Issuing Shell Commands
MTA (Mail Transfer Agent), Configuring a Mail Server
Mult-Disk-HOWTO, Booting Linux
Multics (Multiplexed Information and Computing Service), The Origins of Linux
multimedia adapters, configuration information, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
mv command, Renaming or moving a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference

N

named (BIND), Configuring DNS
names, ls command, Displaying directory contents
Nautilus, GNOME, The GNOME Panel
copying files, Using Nautilus
deleting files, Using Nautilus
moving files, Using Nautilus
renaming files, Using Nautilus
NcFTP, GNOME
Neat, LAN Administration Using Neat, Configuring DNS
NetBIOS, starting, Starting and Stopping Samba
netmask, network configuration, Configure Networking
Netscape Navigator and Communicator, Netscape Navigator and Communicator
GNOME support for, GNOME
network adapter cards, configuration information, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
network applications, GNOME, GNOME
Network Configuration screen, Configure Networking
Network Managed Workstation package group, Selecting Packages
Network Support package group, Selecting Packages
networking
configuration, Configure Networking, Configure Networking
devices
configuration, Configuring Devices
protocols, Device protocol options
DHCP servers, configuration and, Configure Networking
DNS, configuration, Configuring DNS
Ethernet, Glossary
firewalls, configuration, Configure Networking
gateways, Networking Overview
hardware configuration, Configuring Hardware
hardware options, Hardware device options
host configuration, Configuring Hosts
interfaces, Networking Overview
overview, Networking Overview, Networking Overview
routing, Device protocol options
Samba, Samba
security, Network Security Tips
subnetworks, Networking Overview
newgroup command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
News Server package group, Selecting Packages
newsgroups, Messaging and Web Tools package group, Selecting Packages
NFS (Network File System) servers, Drives
NFS File Server package group, Selecting Packages
nicknames, Ethernet devices, General device options
NMB, starting, Starting and Stopping Samba
nmbd daemon, Installing the Samba Server
No Firewall security, Configuring the Firewall
nongraphical login, Configuring a Nongraphical Login
notation, dotted quad notation, Glossary
NTFS filesystem, Linux Features and Performance

O

office suites
GNOME Office, GNOME Office, The GIMP
KOffice, KDE, KOffice, Using KOffice
Online Help, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
openssh, Installing SSH
Opera web browser, Opera
operating systems
defined, Glossary
filesystems and, What Is Linux?
free, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
hardware variations and, What Is Linux?
licenses, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
Linux, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
overview, What Is Linux?, Linux Features and Performance
sales of for desktop computers, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
types available, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
options, commands, Glossary
command line, Commands and Arguments
organizing data, How Linux Organizes Data
Other access, File Permissions
Other permission, Working with file permissions
output stream, text display, Linux CommandQuick Reference
owners, File Permissions
access permission, File Permissions
files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ownership of files and directories, Working with file permissions

P

package groups, Selecting Packages
packages
conflicting files, Conflicting File
defined, Glossary
dependency, Failed Dependency
downloading, Finding Packages
GnoRPM
installation, Installing and Upgrading Packages
new, Finding New Packages
upgrading, Installing and Upgrading Packages
installation, Selecting Packages, Installing the Packages, Installing a Package
overwriting, Package Is Already Installed
Red Hat Package Manager, Using the RPM Package Manager
rmp command, The rpm Command
RPM and, Packages
uninstalling, Uninstalling a Package
updating, Updating a Package
verification, Package Is Already Installed
X Windows, manual installation, Installing X
XFree86, Using X
packet sniffers, FTP servers, Running an FTP Server
pagers, Virtual Desktop
GNOME, The GNOME Panel
KDE panel, The KDE Panel
parallel ports, Configuring a Printer
boot arguments, Parallel Port Printer Boot Arguments
parameters
boot parameters, Boot Parameters
kernel, Configure the Boot Loader
parent directories, creating, Linux CommandQuick Reference
partition table, editing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
partitionless installation, Obtaining Sufficient Disk Space
PartitionMagic, Shrinking a partition
partitions, How Hard Disks Are Organized, Filesystems
(see also filesystems)
/ (root) partition, Create the / partition
boot, Obtaining Sufficient Disk Space
boot partition, Create the /boot partition
defined, Glossary
deleting, Identifying an unused partition, Deleting a partition
devices, Devices
Disk Druid, Create Partitions
drive letters, Adding a partition
editing, Editing a partition
fdisk utility and, Create Partitions
formatting, How Hard Disks Are Organized
free space, Windows Explorer, Shrinking a partition
GRUB reference, The GRUB Loader
installation and, Create Partitions
kernel, Adding a partition
logical structure, How Hard Disks Are Organized
new, Adding a partition
partitioning with Disk Druid, Use Disk Druid
resetting, Disk Druid, Starting over
root partition, Create the / partition
root, mount command, Installing loadlin
saving changes, Save your changes
shrinking, Shrinking a partition
splitting, Shrinking a partition
swap partitions, Adding a partition, Create the swap partition
unused, Identifying an unused partition
viewing information, Viewing Disk Partitions
passwd command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
passwords
changing, Change Password, Linux CommandQuick Reference
choosing secure, Modifying a user account
configuration, Change Password
expiring, Modifying a user account
GRUB, Configure the Boot Loader
MD5, Configure User Accounts and Authentication
root user, Configure User Accounts and Authentication
Samba, Managing Users and Passwords
security, Change Password, Modifying a user account
pasting text, X Window System, Copying and pasting text
pathnames
absolute, Absolute and relative pathnames
dots in, Absolute and relative pathnames
relative, Absolute and relative pathnames
paths, Running programs
defined, Glossary
relative path, Glossary
rpm command, General rpm Options
search path, The Search Path, Glossary
pausing command interpreter, Linux CommandQuick Reference
PCI system bus, Motherboard
PCI-HOWTO, Booting Linux
PCMCIA Laptop Support package group, Selecting Packages
PCMCIA-HOWTO, Booting Linux
pending jobs, Linux CommandQuick Reference
performance, Linux Features and Performance
Apache web server, Configuring Apache
periscope script, Periscope: A Useful Networking Script
permissions
access permissions, File Permissions
default, Linux CommandQuick Reference
file permissions, Working with file permissions
files, File Permissions
physical structure (hard disks), How Hard Disks Are Organized
pico command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
pico editor, Using the pico Editor
launching, Linux CommandQuick Reference
pine, GNOME
ping command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
pinging, Connecting to Your ISP
pipe operator, Displaying directory contents
piping, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
Pointer section, X configuration, Pointer Section
pointing devices, Using X
(see also mouse)
X Window System, Using X
pop-up menus, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
GNOME, The GNOME Desktop
X, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
PostgreSQL database, Selecting Packages
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
defined, Glossary
rp3 and, Configuring Your Modem Using rp3
wvdial and, Using wvdial
pr command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
preferences, GNOME, Start Here icon
preparation for Linux installation, Preparing to Install Red Hat Linux
Primary DNS, network configuration, Configure Networking
print queue
listing entries, Linux CommandQuick Reference
new, Configuring a Printer
print sharing
Samba, Configuring printer share parameters
Windows File Server package group, Selecting Packages
printer configuration, Configuring a Printer
local printers, Configuring a Printer
Printer Configuration Tool, Configuring a Printer
printing
canceling, Linux CommandQuick Reference
files, Printing a file
formatting files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
queuing files, Printing a file
Printing Support package group, Selecting Packages
processes
defined, Glossary
displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
killing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
programming languages, The Origins of Linux
Programs icon, GNOME, Start Here icon
programs, launching, Running programs
Project Athena, The X Window System
prompts
defined, Glossary
MS-DOS, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
pronunciations, What Is Linux?
protecting data, Server Installation
protocol tunneling, Protocol Tunneling
protocols
devices, Device protocol options
PPP, Glossary
ps command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
pseudodevices, Devices
publications, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
publishing tools, Selecting Packages
purchasing Linux, How Linux Is Different
PuTTY SSH client, Using a Windows SSH Client
pwd command, Displaying the working directory, Linux CommandQuick Reference

Q

querying RPM databases, Querying the RPM Database
queuing files to print, Printing a file
quick reference for Linux commands, Linux CommandQuick Reference
quote characters, shell, Quoted Strings
quoted strings, Quoted Strings

R

radio buttons, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks), Linux Features and Performance
RAM (random access memory), Motherboard
RAM disks
boot arguments, RAM Disk Boot Arguments
GRUB, The GRUB Loader
read/write heads, hard disk, How Hard Disks Are Organized
reboot command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
rebooting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
recovery, Samba, Using the Linux Samba Client for File Backup and Recovery
Red Hat Linux, Other Web Sites, What Is Linux?
(see also entries at Linux)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), Other Web Sites
Red Hat Network, The Red Hat Network
Red Hat Update Agent, The Red Hat Network
redirection, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID), Linux Features and Performance
relative path, Glossary
relative path names, Absolute and relative pathnames
remote access (see periscope script)
remote printers, Printing Support package group, Selecting Packages
remote systems, SSH file transfer, Using SSH
removing directories, Removing a directory
removing files, Removing a file
renaming files, Renaming or moving a file
Nautilus, GNOME, Using Nautilus
reset command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
resetting partitions, Disk Druid, Starting over
resources
books, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
GNOME, GNOME Resources
GNOME UserÕs Guide, The GNOME Panel
installation, Additional Resources
KDE, KDE Resources
Linux Documentation Project guides, Linux Documentation Project Guides, Linux Documentation Project Guides
Linux Journal, Linux Journal and Linux Magazine
Linux Magazine, Linux Journal and Linux Magazine
Linux Systems Labs, Documentation Available Commercially
Linux User Groups (LUGs), Linux User Groups (LUGs)
mailing lists, Linux Mailing Lists
modem configuration, Configuring Linux to Use a Cable or DSL Modem
Open Source Writers Guild, Documentation Available via WWW
Red Hat web site, Red Hat’s Web Site
Specialized Systems Consultantsâ Inc. (SSC), Documentation Available Commercially
Usenet newsgroups, Linux Usenet Newsgroups, General Linux topics
web sites, Other Web Sites, Other Web Sites
Red Hat, Red Hat’s Web Site
RGB color scheme, Files Section
right mouse button, Copying and pasting text
Ritchie, Dennis (Bell Labs), The Origins of Linux
rm command, Removing a file, Linux CommandQuick Reference
rmdir command, Removing a directory, Linux CommandQuick Reference
root, Configure User Accounts and Authentication, User Accounts
aliases, Shell Aliases
boot disk creation, Creating a Boot Floppy
defined, Glossary
FTP servers, Testing the FTP Server
groups and, Working with file permissions
root command, GRUB, The GRUB Loader
root directory, The directory tree
defined, Glossary
subdirectories and, Absolute and relative pathnames
root partition, mount command, Installing loadlin
rootnoverify command (GRUB), The GRUB Loader
route command
Internet connection, Connecting to Your ISP
periscope, Periscope: A Useful Networking Script
route, defined, Glossary
Router/Firewall package group, Selecting Packages
routing, Device protocol options
rp3
configuration, Configuring rp3
connection failure, Connecting to Your ISP
installation, Installing rp3
termination, Terminating an Internet Connection
wvdial, Using wvdial
RPM (Red Hat Linux Package Manager), Using the RPM Package Manager
advanced techniques, Advanced RPM Techniques
conflicting files, Conflicting File
databases, querying, Querying the RPM Database
installing packages, Installing a Package
package dependency, Failed Dependency
uninstalling packages, Uninstalling a Package
updating packages, Updating a Package
rpm command, The rpm Command
packages installation, Installing a Package
rpmfind utility, Finding Packages
runlevels, Configuring a Nongraphical Login
defined, Glossary
value, changing, Linux CommandQuick Reference

S

Samba, Samba
backups, Using the Linux Samba Client for File Backup and Recovery
client, Linux Client
configuration, Configuring Samba
client, Samba Client Configuration and Use
viewing, Viewing Samba Server Configuration
file recovery, Using the Linux Samba Client for File Backup and Recovery
file sharing, Configuring file share parameters
global variables, Configuring global variables, Configuring global variables
installation, Installing the Samba Server
passwords, Managing Users and Passwords
print sharing, Configuring printer share parameters
Server Password Management, Troubleshooting Samba
server status, viewing, Viewing Samba Server Status
starting/stopping, Starting and Stopping Samba
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Samba
users, Managing Users and Passwords
Windows and, Windows Client
scp command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Screen section, X configuration, Screen Section
screensaver icon, KDE panel, The KDE Panel
screensaver, virtual consoles, Using Virtual Consoles
scripts
defined, Glossary
shell scripts, Shell Scripts, Understanding Shell Scripts
argument processing, Processing Arguments
conditional logic, Conditional Logic
periscope, Periscope: A Useful Networking Script
scrollbars, X Window System, Using scrollbars
SCSI (Small Computer Serial Interface)
defined, Glossary
host adapters, boot arguments, SCSI Host Adapter Boot Arguments
search engine for Linux information, Other Web Sites
search path, The Search Path, Glossary
searches, Linux CommandQuick Reference
find command, Finding a file
grep command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
locate command, Finding a file
Secondary DNS, network configuration, Configure Networking
secondary prompt, shell, The if command
sectors, hard disks, How Hard Disks Are Organized
security
firewalls, Implementing a Basic Firewall
IP masquerading, Implementing a Basic Firewall
networks, Network Security Tips
passwords, Change Password, Modifying a user account
self-aliased commands, Shell Aliases
sendmail package, Configuring a Mail Server
Server Configurator, GNOME, Start Here icon
Server installation type, Server Installation
Server Password Management, Samba and, Troubleshooting Samba
server platform, Linux as, Desktop and Server Operating Systems
ServerFlags section, X configuration, ServerFlags Section
servers
Apache web server, Running Apache
caching name server, Configuring DNS
defined, Glossary
DHCP, Setting Up a DHCP Server
configuration, Configuring the DHCP Service
installation, Installing the DHCP Server
starting, Starting the DHCP Service
DNS, Configuring DNS
FTP, Running an FTP Server
Linux as, Linux Features and Performance
mail servers, Configuring a Mail Server
Samba
installation, Installing the Samba Server
status, Viewing Samba Server Status
TCP/IP and, Device protocol options
Tux web server, Running Apache
X server, Configuring X, Glossary
XFree86-Mono, Configuring X
XFree86-SGVA, Configuring X
XFree86-VGA16, Configuring X
session awareness, GNOME, GNOME
sharing files, Samba, Configuring file share parameters
sharing printers, Samba, Configuring printer share parameters
shell, Linux Features and Performance
aliases, Shell Aliases
command prompt, Working with the Linux Command Prompt
commands, Issuing Shell Commands
defined, Glossary
metacharacters, Using SSH
minieditor, Correcting Commands
piping, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
quote characters, Quoted Strings
quoted strings, Quoted Strings
redirection, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
secondary prompt, The if command
SSH, The Secure Shell
X Windows and, X and the Shell
shell scripts, Shell Scripts, Understanding Shell Scripts
argument processing, Processing Arguments
conditional logic, Conditional Logic
periscope, Periscope: A Useful Networking Script
Unix, The Power of the Unix Shell
shell variables, Shell Variables
echo command and, Shell Variables
exit codes, Exit Codes
exporting, Shell Variables
PATH, The Search Path
shellfilename globbing, Filename Globbing
shrinking partitions, Shrinking a partition
shutdown command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
signals, listing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Slashdot web site, Other Web Sites
sleep command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
slrn, GNOME
SMB (Server Message Block), Samba
SMB shared volume, Drives
smbd daemon, Installing the Samba Server
sndconfig (sound), Configuring Sound
sniffers, Configuring Samba
FTP servers, Running an FTP Server
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), Selecting Packages
soft links, Working with links
software
copylefting, Free Software
free, Free Software
PartitionMagic, Shrinking a partition
Software Development package group, Selecting Packages
software distribution, Free Software
Software in the Public Interest, Inc., Linux Distributions
sort command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
sorting files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
sound adapter, installation and, Information You Need
Sound and Multimedia package group, Selecting Packages
sound cards, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
sound configuration, Configuring Sound, Configuring Sound
Sound Configuration utility, Configuring Sound
spelling, Linux CommandQuick Reference
split command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
splitting partitions, Shrinking a partition
SQL Database Server package group, Selecting Packages
SSH (Secure Shell), The Secure Shell
client installation, Using a Windows SSH Client
file transfer to remote system, Using SSH
installation, Installing SSH
protocol tunneling, Protocol Tunneling
testing, Using SSH
VPN, Protocol Tunneling
ssh command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Stallman, Richard, Free Software
Start Here icon, GNOME, Start Here icon, The GNOME Panel, The GNOME Start Here Facility
starting/stopping
Apache web server, Starting and Stopping Apache
X, text-based login, Starting and Stopping X from a Text-based Login
statically linked libraries, Opera, Opera
stdin (Unix input), Input/Output Redirection and Piping
STDIN, command execution, Linux CommandQuick Reference
stdout (Unix output), Input/Output Redirection and Piping
strings, quoted strings in shells, Quoted Strings
su command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
subdirectories
copying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
root directory and, Absolute and relative pathnames
subnetworks, Networking Overview
SVGA cards, XFree86-SVGA server, Configuring X
swap files, Glossary
swap partitions, Adding a partition, Create the swap partition
swap space, creating, Linux CommandQuick Reference
swapoff command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
swapon command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
swapping devices, disabling, Linux CommandQuick Reference
SWAT (Samba Web Administration Tool), Configuring Samba
switching desktops, Switching Desktops
symbolic links, Working with links
defined, Glossary
symlinks, Working with links
sync command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
system
administration commands, Commands and Arguments
information display, Linux CommandQuick Reference
commands for viewing, Viewing System Information
uptime display, Linux CommandQuick Reference
system administrator, Glossary
system buses, Motherboard
system clock, configuration, Configure the System Clock
System Properties dialog box, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
System Settings icons, GNOME, Start Here icon
system shutdown, Linux CommandQuick Reference
system status
commands for viewing, Viewing System Information
w command, Issuing Shell Commands
System V, The Origins of Linux

T

tail command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
talk command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
tar command, Working with compressed files, Linux CommandQuick Reference
tarfiles
creating, Linux CommandQuick Reference
listing contents, Working with compressed files
task list
GNOME, The GNOME Panel
KDE panel, The KDE Panel
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
defined, Glossary
networking, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
servers and, Device protocol options
settings, Device protocol options
Telnet, Glossary
telnet command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
terminal
defined, Glossary
resetting, Linux CommandQuick Reference
terminal window, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
bash shell and, Issuing Shell Commands
terminating Internet connection, Terminating an Internet Connection
terminating X Window, Terminating X
test command, The test command
testing
FTP servers, Testing the FTP Server
SSH, Using SSH
TeX, Selecting Packages
Texinfo (GNU), Linux CommandQuick Reference
text boxes, installation interface, Understanding the Installer’s User Interface
text editors
defined, Glossary
pico, Using the pico Editor
themes
GNOME, Themes
KDE, KDE Themes
Thompson, Ken (Bell Labs), The Origins of Linux
thumbnails, pagers, Virtual Desktop
time (see date/time)
time command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
time zone, Date/Time Properties
timeconfig command, Configure the System Clock
timeline of Linux history, The Linux Kernel
timing job execution, Linux CommandQuick Reference
top command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Torvalds, Linus, What Is Linux?
touch command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
traceroute command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
tracks, hard disk, How Hard Disks Are Organized
Trash icon
GNOME, Trash icon
KDE desktop, The KDE Desktop
trees, directory tree, Linux Directory Tree
troubleshooting
Samba, Troubleshooting Samba
X Window System configuration, Selecting custom graphics options
Trusted Devices, firewall configuration, Configuring the Firewall
Tux web server, Running Apache
TWM (tiny window manager), Switching Desktops
Type column, ls command, Displaying directory contents

U

umask command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
umount command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
uname command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
uninstalling packages, Uninstalling a Package
Unix, The Origins of Linux, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
BSD, The Origins of Linux
GNU, Free Software
Linux and, How Linux Is Different
Unix shell, The Power of the Unix Shell
complex operations and, The Power of the Unix Shell
shell scripts, The Power of the Unix Shell
unmounting devices, Mounting and Unmounting Drives
until command, The until command
unused partitions, Identifying an unused partition
unzip command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
updating packages, Updating a Package
upgrading packages, GnoRPM, Installing and Upgrading Packages
uptime command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
URLs, Linux, Other Web Sites
user accounts, User Accounts
configuration, Configure User Accounts and Authentication
User ID, Glossary
User Manager tool, configured groups, Configuring groups
User Mount Tool, User Mount Tool
User Properties dialog box, Modifying a user account
User/Owner access, File Permissions, Working with file permissions
userid
adduser command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
changing, Linux CommandQuick Reference
users
account modification, Modifying a user account, Modifying a user account
administration, User and Group Administration, Configuring groups
deleting, Deleting a user account
description, displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
device enabling/disabling, General device options
displaying, Linux CommandQuick Reference
information display, Linux CommandQuick Reference
listing, Issuing Shell Commands
messages to, Linux CommandQuick Reference
new, adding, Adding a new user
Samba, Managing Users and Passwords
UTC (Universal Coordinate Time), Configure the System Clock
utilities
fdisk, Viewing Disk Partitions
fips, Shrinking a partition
loadln, Managing the Boot Process, Booting Linux, The loadlin Loader
mounting, Using loadlin
rpmfind, Finding Packages
Sound Configuration, Configuring Sound
Utilities package group, Selecting Packages

V

variables
environment variables, Shell Variables
exit codes, Exit Codes
global, Samba, Configuring global variables, Configuring global variables
shell variables, Shell Variables
Verifying Packages window, GnoRPM, Querying, Verifying, and Uninstalling Packages
version number, boot disk creation, Creating a Boot Floppy
vertical refresh rate, monitor, Identifying your system’s monitor
VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association), Monitor Section
system bus, Motherboard
VGA cards, XFree86-VGA16 server, Configuring X
video
color depth, Configuring X
configuration, Configure Video
custom graphics, Selecting custom graphics options
monitor, Identifying your system’s monitor
monitor, Identifying your system’s monitor
video cards/video adapters, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
memory, Xconfigurator, Configuring X
video drivers, Configuring X
video modes, X Window System, Switching video modes
virtual consoles, Using Virtual Consoles
installation monitoring, Use Virtual Consoles to Monitor the Installation
login, Logging In
logout, Logging Out
XWindow System, Using virtual consoles
virtual desktops
GNOME, The GNOME Panel
X Window System, Virtual Desktop
virtual hosts, Apache web server, Configuring Apache
virtual terminal, wvdial and, The /etc/wvdial.conf File
virus protection, booting and, Booting Linux
VPN (Virtual Private Network), Protocol Tunneling

W

w command, Issuing Shell Commands, Linux CommandQuick Reference
wall command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
wc command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
redirection and, Input/Output Redirection and Piping
web browsers, Web Browsers
defined, Glossary
Links, Links
Mozilla, Mozilla
Netscape, Netscape Navigator and Communicator
Opera, Opera
web pages, viewing with links command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
Web Server package group, Selecting Packages
web servers
Apache, Running Apache
Tux, Running Apache
web sites, Other Web Sites
Linux distributions, Linux Distributions
Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Standard, Linux Directory Tree
which command, PATH shell variable, The Search Path
while command, The while command
who command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
wildcards (see filename globbing)
window managers, Window Managers, Glossary
Enlightenment, Using Nautilus
GNOME, Using Nautilus
X Window System, The X Window System
Windows 95/98
configuration information collection, Collecting Configuration Information from Windows
dual boot with Linux, Workstation Installation
Windows applications
running concurrently with Linux, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
WINE emulation and, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
Windows Compatibility/Interoperability package group, Selecting Packages
Windows Explorer, partition free disk space, Shrinking a partition
Windows File Server package group, Selecting Packages
Windows MS-DOS prompt, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
Windows, Samba and, Windows Client
WINE, Reasons to Choose or Not Choose Linux
WinModems, Configuring rp3
WML (Wireless Markup Language), Opera browser, Opera
words, displaying number, Linux CommandQuick Reference
working directory, Home and working directories
absolute path, Linux CommandQuick Reference
changing, Changing the working directory
defined, Glossary
displaying, Displaying the working directory
Workstation installation type, Workstation Installation
wu-ftp, Running an FTP Server
wvdial
configuration, The /etc/wvdial.conf File
Internet connection, Using wvdial
periscope, Periscope: A Useful Networking Script

X

X Consortium, The X Window System, Using X
X servers, Configuring X, Glossary
X Window System, The X Window System, Using X
configuration, Configuring X
manual, Manually Configuring X, Screen Section
troubleshooting, Selecting custom graphics options
defined, Glossary
input focus, Keyboard Operations
installation, Installing X
KDE packages, Installing X
packages, Installing X
keyboard operations, Keyboard Operations
mouse, Mouse Operations
copying text, Copying and pasting text
pasting text, Copying and pasting text
pop-up menus, Terminal Windows and Pop-up Menus
scrollbars, Using scrollbars
shell and, X and the Shell
starting/stopping from text-based login, Starting and Stopping X from a Text-based Login
terminating, Terminating X
video modes, switching, Switching video modes
virtual consoles, Using virtual consoles
virtual desktop, Virtual Desktop
window managers, The X Window System, Window Managers
X Window System package group, Selecting Packages
X-Chat, GNOME
Xconfigurator, Configuring X
Monitor Setup dialog box, Configuring X
video adapter memory, Configuring X
video, color depth, Configuring X
XFree86 package, Using X
XFree86 Project, The X Window System, Using X
XFree86-Mono server, Configuring X
XFree86-SVGA server, Configuring X
XFree86-VGA16 server, Configuring X
XML (eXtensible Markup Language), Opera browser, Opera

Z

zip command, Linux CommandQuick Reference
ZIP files, Working with compressed files
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