Chapter 1 Slackware Linux and Supported Hardware

• Preparing for Slackware Linux
• Preparing Your PC for Linux
• The Core Components
• IDE/EIDE Controllers
• CD-ROM Drives
• CD Writers
• Tape Drives
• Removable Drives
• Mice and Joysticks
• Connectivity Tools
• Network Cards
• Graphics Boards
• Laptops and Linux
• Miscellaneous Devices

• Preparing for Your Linux Installation
• Performing a Traditional Linux Installation
• Preparing Your Hard Drive for Linux
• Booting Linux with the Boot Disk
• Installing Linux from the Setup Program
• Choosing the Software to Install
• Examining the slakware Directory
• Selecting Software Packages
• Considering Some Installation Notes
• Installing a Kernel
• Installing Via ZipSlack
• Booting the Linux System
• Installing from the Bootable CD-ROM
• Looking at Other Installation Methods
• Upgrading From a Previous Version of Linux
• Booting the System
• Shutting Linux Down
• Learning What to Do If Things Go Wrong

• Examining the X Window System
• Exploring X on Linux
• Setting Up the XF86Config File
• Automating the Configuration Process
• Breaking Down the XF86Config File
• Starting X
• Making the Most of X
• Utilizing the X Display Manager
• Starting X Automatically at Login
• Understanding the X Font Server
• Setting a Screen Background Image
• Using the Fvwm95 Window Manager
• Using the Fvwm2 Window Manager
• Building New X Servers to Support Special Extensions

• Recompiling a Kernel
• Configuring Your Network
• Working with SCSI Devices
• Arranging Network Connections
• Adding ISDN Support
• Configuring CD-ROM Drives
• Setting Up Filesystem Information
• Configuring Hardware Support
• Fine-Tuning Sound Cards
• Installing and Compiling Your Kernel
• Setting up a CD-ROM
• Working with Proprietary CD-ROMs
• Working with Mice
• Printing with GhostScript
• Linux Networking Protocols
• Networking on Linux
• Setting Up TCP/IP Information
• Adding Software Packages
• Reviewing Year 2000 Support

• Discovering Linux-Compatible Laptops
• Using PCMCIA Cards and Laptops
• Installing a Driver for a Synaptics TouchPad
• Using Linux with the 3Com PalmPilot

• Setting Up Your Internet Connection
• Designating Your ISP
• Configuring Netscape Communicator
• Examining Other Web Browsers
• Using Electronic Mail
• Communicating with UUCP Commands
• Exploring Free Software with FTP
• Checking Out Usenet and Newsgroups

• Discovering Slackware Linux Tools
• Investigating the Linux Filesystem
• Identifying File Types
• Organizing Files and Directories
• Moving Between Directories with cd
• Examining File Permissions
• Dealing with Files and Directories
• Looking at Wildcards
• Creating Directories with mkdir
• Using cat
• Finding the Magic Number with file
• Copying Files and Directories with cp
• Moving and Renaming Files with mv
• Removing Files with rm
• Viewing Online Manual Pages with man
• Finding Files
• Linking Files
• Viewing a Calendar with cal
• Using Virtual Terminals
• Investigating Linux Passwords
• Exploring Linux Shells
• Using the elvis/vi Text Editor
• Printing Files

• Using Linux: A Wealth of Features
• Using emacs
• Examining xedit
• Using textedit
• Exploring Other Text-Editing Tools
• Configuring Text Editors
• Outlining and Text-Processing Tools
• Grasping Font Tools
• Using File Managers
• Compressing and Archiving Your Files
• Learning mtools Commands
• Mastering Graphics Tools
• Investigating Miscellaneous Tools
• Grasping Emulators
• Examining Some Math Tools
• Discovering Games
• Expanding Your Reach Via Modem

• Using the passwd File
• Deleting Accounts
• Managing Groups
• Examining Boot Options
• Scheduling Events
• Learning More About Multi-Tasking
• Discovering More About the Foreground and Background
• Examining Swap Space and Performance
• Mounting Filesystems
• Sending a Message of the Day

• The Linux C Compiler: GNU cc
• C Programming
• The cc command
• Linux Shared Libraries
• C++ Programming
• X Programming
• LessTif
• XForms
• Java
• Other Programming Languages
• Linux Scripting Languages