Linux Desktop Hacks: Tips & Tools for Customizing and Optimizing Your OS

Nicholas Petreley · Nick Petreley · Jono Bacon

Mar 2005 · "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

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About the author

Jono Bacon is an established writer, developer, and musician. Jono has been working as a full-time writer and technology consultant/developer since 2000, for a variety of publishers and companies. They include Linux Format, Linux Pro, Linux Magazine, Linux User & Developer, Linux Journal, PC Plus, MacFormat, MacTech, Digital Home, Newsforge, Sitepoint, and ContentPeople. Jono has also worked as a writer/consultant/developer for Trolltech, Apple, theKompany.com, the University of Wolverhampton, Delta Institute, and others. In addition to this work, Jono has been a part of the Linux community since 1998 and has worked for various free software projects including KDE and Kafka, and he founded Linux UK, the KDE Usability Study, KDE: : Enterprise, and the Infopoint Project. He currently works on various free software projects, as well as for OpenAdvantage in Birmingham, UK, as a professional open source consultant.