Red Hat Linux 7 : Weekend Crash Course Review
Get up to Speed on Red Hat(r)Linux(r) 7 - in a Weekend! The big day is Monday. The day you get to show off what you know about Red Hat Linux. The problem is, you're not really up to speed. Maybe it's been a while since you worked with Linux. Or maybe you just like a challenge. In any event, we've got a solution for you - Red Hat(r)Linux(r) 7 Weekend Crash Course(TM). Open the book Friday evening and on Sunday afternoon, after completing 30 fast, focused sessions, you'll be able to jump right in and install, use, and manage Red Hat Linux. It's as simple as that. The Curriculum Friday Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours
* Getting Ready to Install Red Hat Linux
* Making Room for Red Hat Linux
* Finishing the Red Hat Linux Installation
* Troubleshooting the Red Hat Linux Installation
Saturday Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours
* Test Driving Red Hat Linux for the First Time
* Exploring Linux Files and Directories
* Understanding the Shell
* Learning Linux Commands
* Editing Text Files in Red Hat Linux
* Performing Basic System Administration Tasks
Afternoon: 6 Sessions, 3 hours
* Using Modems in Red Hat Linux
* Networking Your Red Hat Linux PC
* Connecting Your Red Hat Linux PC to the Internet
* Setting Up Internet Services
* Using Red Hat Linux as a Workgroup Server
* Accessing Windows and DOS Files from Red Hat Linux
Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours
* Customizing the GNOME and KDE Desktops
* Working with Screen Savers and Playing Games
* Working with Multimedia Applications
* Working with the Office Tools in Red Hat Linux
Sunday Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours
* Configuring the X Window System
* Understanding How Red Hat Linux Boots
* Installing Software Packages
* Building a New Kernel
* Scheduling Jobs in Red Hat Linux
* Backing Up and Restoring Files
Afternoon: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours
* Building Software Packages from Source Files
* Monitoring System Performance
* Maintaining System Security
* Getting Help from Available Resources
3 Bonus CD-ROMs
* Red Hat Linux 7.0
* Includes the Linux Kernel plus Apache, Samba, Netscape, GNOME, KDE, and much more
* Plus assessment software to help gauge your progress
System Requirements: Linux-ready PC with CD-Rom and 3.5" floppy drives. See inside for complete requirements. www.idgbooks.com
