Fedora 11 Tutorials


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Linux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It's recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers and desktops. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux is growing. Fedora 11 is the latest in a line of community-supported releases from Red Hat. It is also the test bed for the upcoming release of the enterprise-ready Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. This "how to" course by VTC author, Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills you need to use Fedora 11 on the desktop. To begin learning today, simply click the links.

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Introduction
	Welcome	(01:51)
	System Requirements	(04:00)
Fedora & Red Hat
	Fedora & Red Hat Enterprise Linux	(02:13)
	Fedora Community Support	(03:07)
	Download or Buy Fedora Media	(04:46)
	Test Fedora's Live Media	(03:01)
	The Live Media Hardware Check	(05:32)
	New Desktop Features in Fedora 11	(03:33)
The Installation Process
	An Installation Plan	(03:43)
	A Partition Plan	(03:51)
	If You're Dual Booting with Windows	(04:16)
	Start the Installation Process	(04:17)
	Partitions & More	(05:03)
	Custom Bunches of Software	(05:30)
	The First Time You Boot	(05:27)
	The Graphical Login Screen	(04:54)
	When You Need Administrative Access	(07:06)
A View of the Desktop
	Alternative Desktop Environments	(04:15)
	Main Menu Applications	(04:43)
	System Applications	(06:46)
	Change the Menus	(03:17)
	Fedora Places & Files	(03:38)
	The Static Network Connection	(05:29)
	The Wireless Connection	(04:16)
	Desktop Hardware & System Preferences	(05:07)
	Desktop Look & Feel	(04:16)
	Modify Desktop Resolution	(04:25)
	Beagle/Search Tool	(06:41)
Online Activity
	The Firefox Web Browser	(06:54)
	Firefox Add-ons	(04:35)
	Thunderbird for E-mail	(06:17)
	Evolution for E-mail & More	(07:30)
	Instant Messaging Clients	(03:28)
	FTP Access	(04:01)
	Alternatives for Browsers & E-mail	(05:12)
Working with Windows
	Browse Shared Directories	(04:38)
	Sharing Directories on Windows Networks	(05:41)
	If Windows is on the Same System	(02:55)
	Install Windows Programs with WINE	(03:19)
	Connect to Shared Printers	(05:18)
Desktop Services
	Configure a New Printer	(04:17)
	Share that Printer	(04:01)
	Add a User	(04:27)
	Change the Date & Time	(04:19)
	Service Management	(05:36)
	Remote VNC Control	(03:37)
Security & Speed
	Delete Packages for More Security	(04:36)
	Security Enhanced Linux	(05:20)
	Firewalls	(05:13)
	More Firewalls	(04:03)
	Regular Updates	(02:19)
	The Special Issue: Kernel Updates	(03:31)
Get More Stuff
	Browse Available Packages	(03:02)
	Select/Install/Use	(04:03)
	Enable Updates & More	(03:37)
	If Updates are Too Slow	(03:51)
	Third Party Packages for Fedora	(02:58)
	Other Downloads	(03:34)
Multimedia
	Sound Server	(03:55)
	Encryption Issues	(02:58)
	Fedora Music Players	(04:40)
	Fedora Movie Players	(03:24)
	Real Player	(03:11)
	Burning Media	(03:38)
Productivity Applications
	OpenOffice.org Writer	(03:55)
	OpenOffice.org Calc	(03:59)
	OpenOffice.org for Presentations	(02:39)
	More OpenOffice.org Tools	(02:44)
	Alternative Office Suites	(03:11)
	Acrobat & More	(03:19)
More Applications
	Fedora Has Accessories	(04:51)
	Fedora Has Games	(03:23)
	Photo Management	(04:32)
	Backups	(03:30)
	A Personal Website	(04:02)
Basic Troubleshooting
	Disks & Power	(03:11)
	The System Monitor	(03:47)
	Read a Log	(04:20)
	A Bit About the Command Line	(03:55)
	Identify the Network Problem	(05:53)
Basic Administration
	You Already Know Some Administration	(04:36)
	More GUI Administrative Tools	(04:13)
	If You Really Want a Server	(04:46)
	Rescues If All Else Fails	(05:06)
Conclusion
	Wrap Up	(03:16)
Credits
	About this Author	(02:19)

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Title:	Fedora 11
Author:	Michael Jang
SKU:	34031
ISBN:	1-935320-67-X
Duration:	6 hrs / 86 Lessons
Compatibility:	Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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Fedora 11 Tutorials

Introduction

Fedora & Red Hat

The Installation Process

A View of the Desktop

Online Activity

Working with Windows

Desktop Services

Security & Speed

Get More Stuff

Multimedia

Productivity Applications

More Applications

Basic Troubleshooting

Basic Administration

Conclusion

Credits