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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.4469
EAN: 9780596009113
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 0596009119
Label: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Manufacturer: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 342
Publication Date: March 28, 2005
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Studio: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The KDE and Gnome desktops have developed into mature operating environments. These technologies not only act as interfaces between the user, the powerful Linux kernel and GNU operating system, but they do so in a fun and intuitive way. Many users are content with the tools and facilities included with these desktops, but--for those who are ready to probe a little deeper--much more functionality can be found by going under the hood. With hacks that any user can follow, Linux Desktop Hacks demonstrates how easy it is to modify Linux to suit your desires. The book is packed with tips on customizing and improving the interface, boosting performance, administering your desktop, and generally making the most out of what X, KDE, Gnome, and the console have to offer. From the practical to the whimsical, and some things you never thought of trying, the hacks in the book include the following, and more:

• Kill and Resurrect the Master Boot Record
• Jazz Up Your Debian System Boot
• Energize Your Console with Macro Music Magic
• Konquer Remote Systems Without Passwords
• Run KDE on the Bleeding Edge
• View Microsoft Word Documents in a Terminal
• Read Yahoo! Mail from Any Email Client
• Motion Capture and Video Conferencing Fun
• Automate Your Life with cron
• Protect Yourself from Windows Applications
• Make an Internet Connection Using Bluetooth and a Mobile Phone
• Print to Unsupported Printers
• Accelerate Your Gaming

If you're yearning for information to make the Linux desktop easier, more powerful, and more fun, Linux Desktop Hacks is just the ticket.




Rating: - WAS GREAT, now OUT OF DATE
This WAS a great book. But unless you are using a Linux distro that is 4 years old...this book is worthless to you.

And if you are into Linux, you are NOT about having a 4 year old distro!!! lol

OREILLY needs to update this. It is hard though because Linux distros can change or be completely overhauled within 6 months.

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Rating: - A true gem for novice and advanced user
Oh I just love this book. I buy a lot of technical books and find about 1 out of 5 are books I use alot. This is one of them. pretty up to data and covers gnome and KDE though most of the Hacks are not window manager specific -- Hell some of the funnest stuff is done from the command line. Full of great stuff for getting you system running the way you want.

It's not just limited the desktop but gives good info on the boot manager etc. I've been doing linux since '99.

There ... Read More

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Rating: - A "must have" book if you use Linux or are moving to Linux
First, I write software professionally. I write software, I am not a Sys Admin (which is hard work I might add; System Administration is for hardcore people.) This book saved me money by giving me answers to problems that would have taken me days to find the answers to by searching the internet.

Hack #30 How to setup up VNC
Virtual terminals are great. I use them to cut out using an expensive and wires of a KVM switch. I can get to my servers from anywhere in the house or securly across ... Read More

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Rating: - Having fun with your OS!
Linux Desktop Hacks: Tips & Tools for customizing your OS
By Nicholas Petreley and Jono Bacon
O'Reilly Press
ISBN 0596009119

Reviewed by Steven Mullins HuNTUG member

Having loads of fun with your OS!
One of the lures of Microsoft is that it's very simple. One of the reasons we choose to run Linux is the fact that it gets rid of all the extras that we have no real use for.
I have just entered into the arena of Linux and have needed a lot of help on how ... Read More

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Rating: - Linux Desktop Hacks, Tips & Tools for Customizing and Optimi
This is one of the books that I would put in the "very useful" cookbook-type category. There are a plethora of useful tidbits of information conveniently collected into one book. Subjects covered range from: booting issues, log-in managers, desktops, administration and automation issues, to kernel issues, and hardware. You won't necessarily implement all of the tips contained in the book, but even if you use a fraction of them, you should find the book to be worth while. I found the book to be quite educational.

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