This approach is more relaxed than many introductory Linux books, and it leads to a deeper understanding of what goes on under the shell. The author shows how to configure and use XFree86, the K Desktop Environment (KDE), and GNOME. Coverage of network configuration, where an intimate knowledge of the command line and configuration file is important, this book fits the experiment-and-observe format very well Wall. - David Topics covered: Linux for those unfamiliar with the operating system, with special focus in 2.2 Caldera, OpenLinux Red Hat Linux 6, Slackware Linux 4, and SuSE Linux distributions 6.1. Installing XFree86, KDE, and GNOME are covered, as well as regulatory mechanisms TCP / IP on the command line. Coverage of FTP and UUCP services conclude this book.