Linix is a UNIX-like open source OS. It is available as a free download, and third-party distributions such as Red Hat Linux provide a variety of tailored options. Intended to arm users with the advanced skills they need to confidently use Linux; this volume contains step-by-step instructions for customization, optimization, troubleshooting, shortcuts and third-party tools for working more efficiently in Linux. It covers topics with little to no documentation and all major distributions of Linux: Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, Slackware and UnitedLinux. There are also many tips and tricks included which provide help for: desktop/client tools, hardware tools, system admin tools, networking tools, server tools, printing with CUPs, kernal optimization, intruder protection with Tripwire, SysV startup scripts, hard disk optimization and scanner help.

Step-by-Step Instructions Show You How to Supercharge Your Linux System Wondering if it's possible to work more efficiently in the X Window System, or squeeze more oomph from your existing hardware? Or perhaps you're searching for a way to improve your web browser's performance, or want to know how to choose the best mail server for your needs. If you've mastered the basics and are itching to go beyond, Linux Power Tools can take you there. Spanning a broad range of topics (from ALSA to zombies), Linux Power Tools covers the top five Linux distributions (Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, Slackware, and SuSE). Using his easy-to-follow style, Linux expert Rod Smith shares his secrets for creating the optimum Linux system, from top to bottom. Coverage includes: * Optimizing Hardware * Creating the Perfect GUI Environment * Using Digital Image Tools * Fine-tuning the X Window System * Doing Real Work in Text Mode * Using Multiple Operating Systems * Managing Packages Efficiently * Optimizing Your Filesystem * Improving Network Performance * Preventing and Detecting Intrusions * Getting the Most From Your Web Server * Blocking That Obnoxious Spam Mail