Publisher's Synopsis
More than a quarter of a million copies sold in previous editions!
Fedora leads the competition in cutting–edge Linux technology
With a new KDE desktop, and new file system, security, and wireless features, Fedora is the best way to get the latest in Linux technology. Install, configure, and use Fedora as anything from a desktop to an Internet server. Use this book as a guide to everything from publishing and gaming to setting up powerful Web, file, print, and LDAP servers. Install or boot Fedora from the included DVD and Live CD.
Set up Fedora or Red Hat Enterprise Linux to:
Navigate your computer with GNOME, KDE, Xfce, or Online Desktops
Manage and use documents, spreadsheets, presentations, music, and images
Connect easily to your network with NetworkManager
Draw from massive online Fedora and third–party software repositories
Build an Internet server with e–mail, Web, DNS, FTP, and database services
What′s on the DVD and CD–ROM?
Fedora 9 (8GB) special install DVD
Fedora 9 KDE desktop live/install CD
System Requirements: Please see the Preface and Appendix A for details and complete system requirements.
New in Fedora 9:
KDE 4 desktop
OpenOffice 2.4
freeIPA identity manager
Improved NetworkManager
Ext4 file system
Encrypted file systems
PackageKit software manager
Firefox 3
