Get instructions step-by-step to making Linux installation simple and painless; Familiarize yourself with the Linux shell, file system, and text editor; Use XWindow System to customize your desktop menus, icons, window manager, and xterm, Create and publish formatted documents with Linux applications; Get directions step-by-step for making Linux installation simple and painless; skill gains major administrative systems, including user settings, automating system tasks, backing up and restoring files, and understand the latest security issues and threats. Plus, this edition includes comprehensive coverage of the installation procedure updates, new KDE desktop tools, how to use the Mozilla web browser and gaim instant messaging, how to manage automounting file system, and how to burn CDs and configure a CD writer.