Linux for Small Business Owners: Using Free and Open Source Software to Power Your Dreams
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| 505 | 8 | |a Intro -- Table of Contents -- About the Authors -- About the Technical Reviewer -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Using Linux - The Personal Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Who We Are -- Cyndi -- David -- Why I Use Linux -- Linux Is Free (as in Beer) -- Linux Is Free (as in Speech) -- Linux Is Safe -- Linux Is Reliable -- Linux Is Powerful -- Linux Gives You Complete Control -- Linux Extends the Life of Your Hardware -- Linux Is Easy -- Lots of Software -- Linux Is Fun -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises -- Chapter 2: A Bit of History - Becoming Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Windows Origins -- Unix -- The Birth of Linux -- The Linux Truth -- What It Means to Small Business Owners -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 3: Using Linux - The Business Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Usual Reasons for Using Linux -- Reliability -- Extensive Software Choices -- Security -- Free as in Beer -- Free as in Speech -- Cyndi -- David -- SELinux -- Support -- Proprietary Software and Maintainability -- FOSS and Maintainability -- Stability -- Why You Should Use Linux -- The Points of Pain -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 4: Choosing Hardware -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Bottom Line -- Compatibility -- Viewing Information Using BIOS or UEFI -- Accessing BIOS/UEFI -- System Information -- Rescuing Older Computers -- Guidelines for Older Computers -- General Considerations for Used Computers -- Purchasing a New Computer -- Guidelines for New Computers -- Processor Details -- Intel -- AMD -- Processor Comparison List -- Standardization -- What We Have -- Laptops -- Where to Buy -- Choosing a Computer Store -- Big-Box Stores -- Linux User Groups -- Online Computer Stores -- System76 -- Emperor Linux -- Our Test Computer -- Entering BIOS Mode -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 5: Take Linux for a Test Drive -- Objectives -- Introduction | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Terms -- Storage Device -- Live (ISO) Image -- Spin -- Install the Linux Live Image on a USB Thumb Drive Using Your Windows Computer -- Download and Install the Fedora Media Writer -- Testing Your Own Computers -- Boot the Live USB Device -- The Good News -- Xfce Upper Panel -- Applications Menu -- Window Buttons -- Network Status -- Volume Control -- In-Store Testing -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 6: Finding Software -- Objectives -- Introduction -- About Microsoft Programs -- Create an Inventory -- Select New Software -- Office Suite - LibreOffice -- Accounting - GnuCash -- Email Client - Thunderbird -- Web Browser - Firefox or Chrome -- File Manager - Thunar -- Screen Capture - Spectacle -- Image Editor - GIMP -- Audio Editor - Audacity -- Audio Playback - Audacious, Juk -- Video Recording and Streaming - OBS Studio -- Video Editing - OpenShot, Shotcut -- Video/Media Playback - VLC Media Player -- Multimedia Conversion - ffmpeg, Handbrake -- Animation - Blender, Opentoonz -- Desktop -- About Choice -- Cyndi -- David -- Flexibility -- Resources -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 7: Making the Decision -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Cyndi -- David -- Closed Box -- Open Book -- Finally - Reasons -- Others -- You -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 8: Preparing for the Switch -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Finding Your Data -- How Much Data Do I have? -- Another USB Device -- Back Up Your Data -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 9: Installing Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Boot the Fedora Live Image -- Installing Fedora -- Start the Installation -- Set the Host Name -- Set the Root Password -- Create Your User Account -- Hard Drive Partitioning -- Begin the Installation -- Exit the Installer -- Shut Down the Live System -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 10: Getting Started -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Terms -- Account -- Dialog -- Menu -- Context Menu | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Why Xfce? -- Getting Started -- Login -- The Xfce Desktop -- The File Manager -- Stability -- Configurability -- Exploring the Xfce Desktop -- Settings Manager -- Changing the Wallpaper -- Screensaver -- Power Manager -- Adding Launchers to Panel 2 -- Default Applications -- Desktop Appearance -- Appearance -- Multiple Desktops -- When You Are Done with the Computer -- What I Do When I Am Done with My Own Computer -- The Light Bulb -- Thermal Stress -- The Energy Cost of Manufacturing -- So What Breaks? -- What Should You Do? -- What I Do -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 11: Easy File Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Create Some Test Files -- Introducing the Thunar File Manager -- Launching Thunar -- The Thunar Interface -- Thunar Configuration -- Location Selector -- File View -- File Manager Preferences Dialog -- Display Tab -- Side Pane Tab -- Behavior Tab -- Advanced Tab -- File Management with Thunar -- Basic Navigation -- Selecting Files -- Deselecting Files -- Using the Context Menu -- Archiving Files -- File Properties -- Using External Storage Devices -- The Trash Bin -- Your Storage Drive -- Storage Space -- Storage Device Failures -- Cleanup -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 12: Restoring Your Data -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Restoring Your Files -- Organizing Your Files -- A Strategy -- Doing It -- Cleanup - Empty the Trash -- Organization -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 13: Software Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- DNFDragora -- DNFDragora Issues -- Deactivating DNFDragora -- RPMs -- Repositories -- The fedora Repository -- The updates Repository -- How It Works -- DNF -- Updates -- Update Philosophy - Windows vs. Linux -- Force -- The Update Stream -- Checking for Updates -- Installing Updates -- Rebooting After Updates -- Installing New Software -- GnuCash -- Searching for Software -- Program and Package Names | |
| 505 | 8 | |a About Groups -- Installing LibreOffice -- Fonts -- Font Compatibility -- Listing Fonts -- Viewing Fonts -- Installing New Fonts -- Removing Software -- Adding Repositories -- Other Software -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 14: Backups -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Dangers -- Actual Events -- Choosing What to Back Up -- Backup Requirements -- Backup Medium -- Typical Backup Solutions -- My Backup Solution -- rsync as a Backup Tool -- The rsbu Backup Script -- Installing rsbu -- Download the RPM Package -- Install the RPM Package -- The rsbu-setup Program -- What You Will Need -- Run the rsbu-setup Program -- Test the Encrypted Connection -- Configuration -- Getting Started with rsbu -- Make Your First Backup -- Results -- Recovery Testing -- Preparing Additional Backup Devices -- Automating Your Backups -- The Last Step -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 15: Upgrades -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Fedora Upgrades -- First Things First -- Six Easy Steps -- Backups -- Install Updates -- Install the Plug-in -- Download the Files -- Reboot and Do the Upgrade -- Optional Post-Upgrade Tasks -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 16: Printing -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Choosing a Printer -- Determine Your Needs -- Printers That Meet Your Requirements -- Find Compatible Printers -- How to Install a Printer -- Plug and Play -- Guided -- Complex -- Alternatives -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 17: Security -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Security by Obscurity -- What Is Security? -- Data Protection -- Attack Vectors -- Self-Inflicted Problems -- System Problems -- Physical Attacks -- Network Attacks -- Example: Scareware -- Software Vulnerabilities -- Linux and Security -- Login Security -- Password Security -- Password Encryption -- Generating Good Passwords -- Keeping Track of All Those Passwords -- KeePassXC -- Installing KeePassXC -- Firewalls | |
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| contents | Intro -- Table of Contents -- About the Authors -- About the Technical Reviewer -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Using Linux - The Personal Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Who We Are -- Cyndi -- David -- Why I Use Linux -- Linux Is Free (as in Beer) -- Linux Is Free (as in Speech) -- Linux Is Safe -- Linux Is Reliable -- Linux Is Powerful -- Linux Gives You Complete Control -- Linux Extends the Life of Your Hardware -- Linux Is Easy -- Lots of Software -- Linux Is Fun -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises -- Chapter 2: A Bit of History - Becoming Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Windows Origins -- Unix -- The Birth of Linux -- The Linux Truth -- What It Means to Small Business Owners -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 3: Using Linux - The Business Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Usual Reasons for Using Linux -- Reliability -- Extensive Software Choices -- Security -- Free as in Beer -- Free as in Speech -- Cyndi -- David -- SELinux -- Support -- Proprietary Software and Maintainability -- FOSS and Maintainability -- Stability -- Why You Should Use Linux -- The Points of Pain -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 4: Choosing Hardware -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Bottom Line -- Compatibility -- Viewing Information Using BIOS or UEFI -- Accessing BIOS/UEFI -- System Information -- Rescuing Older Computers -- Guidelines for Older Computers -- General Considerations for Used Computers -- Purchasing a New Computer -- Guidelines for New Computers -- Processor Details -- Intel -- AMD -- Processor Comparison List -- Standardization -- What We Have -- Laptops -- Where to Buy -- Choosing a Computer Store -- Big-Box Stores -- Linux User Groups -- Online Computer Stores -- System76 -- Emperor Linux -- Our Test Computer -- Entering BIOS Mode -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 5: Take Linux for a Test Drive -- Objectives -- Introduction Terms -- Storage Device -- Live (ISO) Image -- Spin -- Install the Linux Live Image on a USB Thumb Drive Using Your Windows Computer -- Download and Install the Fedora Media Writer -- Testing Your Own Computers -- Boot the Live USB Device -- The Good News -- Xfce Upper Panel -- Applications Menu -- Window Buttons -- Network Status -- Volume Control -- In-Store Testing -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 6: Finding Software -- Objectives -- Introduction -- About Microsoft Programs -- Create an Inventory -- Select New Software -- Office Suite - LibreOffice -- Accounting - GnuCash -- Email Client - Thunderbird -- Web Browser - Firefox or Chrome -- File Manager - Thunar -- Screen Capture - Spectacle -- Image Editor - GIMP -- Audio Editor - Audacity -- Audio Playback - Audacious, Juk -- Video Recording and Streaming - OBS Studio -- Video Editing - OpenShot, Shotcut -- Video/Media Playback - VLC Media Player -- Multimedia Conversion - ffmpeg, Handbrake -- Animation - Blender, Opentoonz -- Desktop -- About Choice -- Cyndi -- David -- Flexibility -- Resources -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 7: Making the Decision -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Cyndi -- David -- Closed Box -- Open Book -- Finally - Reasons -- Others -- You -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 8: Preparing for the Switch -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Finding Your Data -- How Much Data Do I have? -- Another USB Device -- Back Up Your Data -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 9: Installing Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Boot the Fedora Live Image -- Installing Fedora -- Start the Installation -- Set the Host Name -- Set the Root Password -- Create Your User Account -- Hard Drive Partitioning -- Begin the Installation -- Exit the Installer -- Shut Down the Live System -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 10: Getting Started -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Terms -- Account -- Dialog -- Menu -- Context Menu Why Xfce? -- Getting Started -- Login -- The Xfce Desktop -- The File Manager -- Stability -- Configurability -- Exploring the Xfce Desktop -- Settings Manager -- Changing the Wallpaper -- Screensaver -- Power Manager -- Adding Launchers to Panel 2 -- Default Applications -- Desktop Appearance -- Appearance -- Multiple Desktops -- When You Are Done with the Computer -- What I Do When I Am Done with My Own Computer -- The Light Bulb -- Thermal Stress -- The Energy Cost of Manufacturing -- So What Breaks? -- What Should You Do? -- What I Do -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 11: Easy File Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Create Some Test Files -- Introducing the Thunar File Manager -- Launching Thunar -- The Thunar Interface -- Thunar Configuration -- Location Selector -- File View -- File Manager Preferences Dialog -- Display Tab -- Side Pane Tab -- Behavior Tab -- Advanced Tab -- File Management with Thunar -- Basic Navigation -- Selecting Files -- Deselecting Files -- Using the Context Menu -- Archiving Files -- File Properties -- Using External Storage Devices -- The Trash Bin -- Your Storage Drive -- Storage Space -- Storage Device Failures -- Cleanup -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 12: Restoring Your Data -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Restoring Your Files -- Organizing Your Files -- A Strategy -- Doing It -- Cleanup - Empty the Trash -- Organization -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 13: Software Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- DNFDragora -- DNFDragora Issues -- Deactivating DNFDragora -- RPMs -- Repositories -- The fedora Repository -- The updates Repository -- How It Works -- DNF -- Updates -- Update Philosophy - Windows vs. Linux -- Force -- The Update Stream -- Checking for Updates -- Installing Updates -- Rebooting After Updates -- Installing New Software -- GnuCash -- Searching for Software -- Program and Package Names About Groups -- Installing LibreOffice -- Fonts -- Font Compatibility -- Listing Fonts -- Viewing Fonts -- Installing New Fonts -- Removing Software -- Adding Repositories -- Other Software -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 14: Backups -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Dangers -- Actual Events -- Choosing What to Back Up -- Backup Requirements -- Backup Medium -- Typical Backup Solutions -- My Backup Solution -- rsync as a Backup Tool -- The rsbu Backup Script -- Installing rsbu -- Download the RPM Package -- Install the RPM Package -- The rsbu-setup Program -- What You Will Need -- Run the rsbu-setup Program -- Test the Encrypted Connection -- Configuration -- Getting Started with rsbu -- Make Your First Backup -- Results -- Recovery Testing -- Preparing Additional Backup Devices -- Automating Your Backups -- The Last Step -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 15: Upgrades -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Fedora Upgrades -- First Things First -- Six Easy Steps -- Backups -- Install Updates -- Install the Plug-in -- Download the Files -- Reboot and Do the Upgrade -- Optional Post-Upgrade Tasks -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 16: Printing -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Choosing a Printer -- Determine Your Needs -- Printers That Meet Your Requirements -- Find Compatible Printers -- How to Install a Printer -- Plug and Play -- Guided -- Complex -- Alternatives -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 17: Security -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Security by Obscurity -- What Is Security? -- Data Protection -- Attack Vectors -- Self-Inflicted Problems -- System Problems -- Physical Attacks -- Network Attacks -- Example: Scareware -- Software Vulnerabilities -- Linux and Security -- Login Security -- Password Security -- Password Encryption -- Generating Good Passwords -- Keeping Track of All Those Passwords -- KeePassXC -- Installing KeePassXC -- Firewalls Dynamic Firewall -- Public Wi-Fi -- The Cloud -- Steps to Improve Your Security -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 18: Automation -- Objectives -- Introduction -- What Is Automation? -- Anything Can Be Automated -- Should I Automate Things Myself? -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 19: Finding Help -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Getting Help -- Built-In Help -- Command Help -- Online Help -- Books -- User Groups -- Consultants -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 20: Where Do I Go From Here? -- Cyndi -- Appendix 1: About Files -- Objectives -- Introduction -- User Accounts and Security -- File Attributes -- File Ownership -- Directory Permissions -- Filesystems -- Filesystem Functions -- The Linux Filesystem Hierarchical Standard -- The Linux Filesystem Hierarchical Standard (FHS) -- Appendix 2: Introduction to the Command Line -- Objectives -- Introduction -- CLI vs. GUI -- Defining the Command Line -- Command Prompt -- Command Line -- Command Line Interface (CLI) -- Command -- Terminal -- KVM -- Console -- Virtual Console -- Terminal Emulator -- Session -- Shell -- Data Streams -- STDIO -- Getting Help - The Man(ual) Pages -- Some Important Linux Commands -- The PWD -- Using Directories and Paths -- Create Some Test Files -- Pipes -- less Is More -- Redirection -- Time and Date -- Tab Completion Facility -- Command Recall -- Summary -- Bibliography -- Books -- Web sites -- Glossary -- Numeric Naming and Prefixes -- Index |
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P. 2022 ©2022 1 Online-Ressource (391 Seiten) txt rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources Intro -- Table of Contents -- About the Authors -- About the Technical Reviewer -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Using Linux - The Personal Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Who We Are -- Cyndi -- David -- Why I Use Linux -- Linux Is Free (as in Beer) -- Linux Is Free (as in Speech) -- Linux Is Safe -- Linux Is Reliable -- Linux Is Powerful -- Linux Gives You Complete Control -- Linux Extends the Life of Your Hardware -- Linux Is Easy -- Lots of Software -- Linux Is Fun -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises -- Chapter 2: A Bit of History - Becoming Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Windows Origins -- Unix -- The Birth of Linux -- The Linux Truth -- What It Means to Small Business Owners -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 3: Using Linux - The Business Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Usual Reasons for Using Linux -- Reliability -- Extensive Software Choices -- Security -- Free as in Beer -- Free as in Speech -- Cyndi -- David -- SELinux -- Support -- Proprietary Software and Maintainability -- FOSS and Maintainability -- Stability -- Why You Should Use Linux -- The Points of Pain -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 4: Choosing Hardware -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Bottom Line -- Compatibility -- Viewing Information Using BIOS or UEFI -- Accessing BIOS/UEFI -- System Information -- Rescuing Older Computers -- Guidelines for Older Computers -- General Considerations for Used Computers -- Purchasing a New Computer -- Guidelines for New Computers -- Processor Details -- Intel -- AMD -- Processor Comparison List -- Standardization -- What We Have -- Laptops -- Where to Buy -- Choosing a Computer Store -- Big-Box Stores -- Linux User Groups -- Online Computer Stores -- System76 -- Emperor Linux -- Our Test Computer -- Entering BIOS Mode -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 5: Take Linux for a Test Drive -- Objectives -- Introduction Terms -- Storage Device -- Live (ISO) Image -- Spin -- Install the Linux Live Image on a USB Thumb Drive Using Your Windows Computer -- Download and Install the Fedora Media Writer -- Testing Your Own Computers -- Boot the Live USB Device -- The Good News -- Xfce Upper Panel -- Applications Menu -- Window Buttons -- Network Status -- Volume Control -- In-Store Testing -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 6: Finding Software -- Objectives -- Introduction -- About Microsoft Programs -- Create an Inventory -- Select New Software -- Office Suite - LibreOffice -- Accounting - GnuCash -- Email Client - Thunderbird -- Web Browser - Firefox or Chrome -- File Manager - Thunar -- Screen Capture - Spectacle -- Image Editor - GIMP -- Audio Editor - Audacity -- Audio Playback - Audacious, Juk -- Video Recording and Streaming - OBS Studio -- Video Editing - OpenShot, Shotcut -- Video/Media Playback - VLC Media Player -- Multimedia Conversion - ffmpeg, Handbrake -- Animation - Blender, Opentoonz -- Desktop -- About Choice -- Cyndi -- David -- Flexibility -- Resources -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 7: Making the Decision -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Cyndi -- David -- Closed Box -- Open Book -- Finally - Reasons -- Others -- You -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 8: Preparing for the Switch -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Finding Your Data -- How Much Data Do I have? -- Another USB Device -- Back Up Your Data -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 9: Installing Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Boot the Fedora Live Image -- Installing Fedora -- Start the Installation -- Set the Host Name -- Set the Root Password -- Create Your User Account -- Hard Drive Partitioning -- Begin the Installation -- Exit the Installer -- Shut Down the Live System -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 10: Getting Started -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Terms -- Account -- Dialog -- Menu -- Context Menu Why Xfce? -- Getting Started -- Login -- The Xfce Desktop -- The File Manager -- Stability -- Configurability -- Exploring the Xfce Desktop -- Settings Manager -- Changing the Wallpaper -- Screensaver -- Power Manager -- Adding Launchers to Panel 2 -- Default Applications -- Desktop Appearance -- Appearance -- Multiple Desktops -- When You Are Done with the Computer -- What I Do When I Am Done with My Own Computer -- The Light Bulb -- Thermal Stress -- The Energy Cost of Manufacturing -- So What Breaks? -- What Should You Do? -- What I Do -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 11: Easy File Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Create Some Test Files -- Introducing the Thunar File Manager -- Launching Thunar -- The Thunar Interface -- Thunar Configuration -- Location Selector -- File View -- File Manager Preferences Dialog -- Display Tab -- Side Pane Tab -- Behavior Tab -- Advanced Tab -- File Management with Thunar -- Basic Navigation -- Selecting Files -- Deselecting Files -- Using the Context Menu -- Archiving Files -- File Properties -- Using External Storage Devices -- The Trash Bin -- Your Storage Drive -- Storage Space -- Storage Device Failures -- Cleanup -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 12: Restoring Your Data -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Restoring Your Files -- Organizing Your Files -- A Strategy -- Doing It -- Cleanup - Empty the Trash -- Organization -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 13: Software Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- DNFDragora -- DNFDragora Issues -- Deactivating DNFDragora -- RPMs -- Repositories -- The fedora Repository -- The updates Repository -- How It Works -- DNF -- Updates -- Update Philosophy - Windows vs. Linux -- Force -- The Update Stream -- Checking for Updates -- Installing Updates -- Rebooting After Updates -- Installing New Software -- GnuCash -- Searching for Software -- Program and Package Names About Groups -- Installing LibreOffice -- Fonts -- Font Compatibility -- Listing Fonts -- Viewing Fonts -- Installing New Fonts -- Removing Software -- Adding Repositories -- Other Software -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 14: Backups -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Dangers -- Actual Events -- Choosing What to Back Up -- Backup Requirements -- Backup Medium -- Typical Backup Solutions -- My Backup Solution -- rsync as a Backup Tool -- The rsbu Backup Script -- Installing rsbu -- Download the RPM Package -- Install the RPM Package -- The rsbu-setup Program -- What You Will Need -- Run the rsbu-setup Program -- Test the Encrypted Connection -- Configuration -- Getting Started with rsbu -- Make Your First Backup -- Results -- Recovery Testing -- Preparing Additional Backup Devices -- Automating Your Backups -- The Last Step -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 15: Upgrades -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Fedora Upgrades -- First Things First -- Six Easy Steps -- Backups -- Install Updates -- Install the Plug-in -- Download the Files -- Reboot and Do the Upgrade -- Optional Post-Upgrade Tasks -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 16: Printing -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Choosing a Printer -- Determine Your Needs -- Printers That Meet Your Requirements -- Find Compatible Printers -- How to Install a Printer -- Plug and Play -- Guided -- Complex -- Alternatives -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 17: Security -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Security by Obscurity -- What Is Security? -- Data Protection -- Attack Vectors -- Self-Inflicted Problems -- System Problems -- Physical Attacks -- Network Attacks -- Example: Scareware -- Software Vulnerabilities -- Linux and Security -- Login Security -- Password Security -- Password Encryption -- Generating Good Passwords -- Keeping Track of All Those Passwords -- KeePassXC -- Installing KeePassXC -- Firewalls Dynamic Firewall -- Public Wi-Fi -- The Cloud -- Steps to Improve Your Security -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 18: Automation -- Objectives -- Introduction -- What Is Automation? -- Anything Can Be Automated -- Should I Automate Things Myself? -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 19: Finding Help -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Getting Help -- Built-In Help -- Command Help -- Online Help -- Books -- User Groups -- Consultants -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 20: Where Do I Go From Here? -- Cyndi -- Appendix 1: About Files -- Objectives -- Introduction -- User Accounts and Security -- File Attributes -- File Ownership -- Directory Permissions -- Filesystems -- Filesystem Functions -- The Linux Filesystem Hierarchical Standard -- The Linux Filesystem Hierarchical Standard (FHS) -- Appendix 2: Introduction to the Command Line -- Objectives -- Introduction -- CLI vs. GUI -- Defining the Command Line -- Command Prompt -- Command Line -- Command Line Interface (CLI) -- Command -- Terminal -- KVM -- Console -- Virtual Console -- Terminal Emulator -- Session -- Shell -- Data Streams -- STDIO -- Getting Help - The Man(ual) Pages -- Some Important Linux Commands -- The PWD -- Using Directories and Paths -- Create Some Test Files -- Pipes -- less Is More -- Redirection -- Time and Date -- Tab Completion Facility -- Command Recall -- Summary -- Bibliography -- Books -- Web sites -- Glossary -- Numeric Naming and Prefixes -- Index Small business-Management Bulka, Cyndi Sonstige oth Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Both, David Linux for Small Business Owners Berkeley, CA : Apress L. 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| spellingShingle | Both, David Linux for Small Business Owners Using Free and Open Source Software to Power Your Dreams Intro -- Table of Contents -- About the Authors -- About the Technical Reviewer -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Using Linux - The Personal Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Who We Are -- Cyndi -- David -- Why I Use Linux -- Linux Is Free (as in Beer) -- Linux Is Free (as in Speech) -- Linux Is Safe -- Linux Is Reliable -- Linux Is Powerful -- Linux Gives You Complete Control -- Linux Extends the Life of Your Hardware -- Linux Is Easy -- Lots of Software -- Linux Is Fun -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises -- Chapter 2: A Bit of History - Becoming Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Windows Origins -- Unix -- The Birth of Linux -- The Linux Truth -- What It Means to Small Business Owners -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 3: Using Linux - The Business Case -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Usual Reasons for Using Linux -- Reliability -- Extensive Software Choices -- Security -- Free as in Beer -- Free as in Speech -- Cyndi -- David -- SELinux -- Support -- Proprietary Software and Maintainability -- FOSS and Maintainability -- Stability -- Why You Should Use Linux -- The Points of Pain -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 4: Choosing Hardware -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Bottom Line -- Compatibility -- Viewing Information Using BIOS or UEFI -- Accessing BIOS/UEFI -- System Information -- Rescuing Older Computers -- Guidelines for Older Computers -- General Considerations for Used Computers -- Purchasing a New Computer -- Guidelines for New Computers -- Processor Details -- Intel -- AMD -- Processor Comparison List -- Standardization -- What We Have -- Laptops -- Where to Buy -- Choosing a Computer Store -- Big-Box Stores -- Linux User Groups -- Online Computer Stores -- System76 -- Emperor Linux -- Our Test Computer -- Entering BIOS Mode -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 5: Take Linux for a Test Drive -- Objectives -- Introduction Terms -- Storage Device -- Live (ISO) Image -- Spin -- Install the Linux Live Image on a USB Thumb Drive Using Your Windows Computer -- Download and Install the Fedora Media Writer -- Testing Your Own Computers -- Boot the Live USB Device -- The Good News -- Xfce Upper Panel -- Applications Menu -- Window Buttons -- Network Status -- Volume Control -- In-Store Testing -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 6: Finding Software -- Objectives -- Introduction -- About Microsoft Programs -- Create an Inventory -- Select New Software -- Office Suite - LibreOffice -- Accounting - GnuCash -- Email Client - Thunderbird -- Web Browser - Firefox or Chrome -- File Manager - Thunar -- Screen Capture - Spectacle -- Image Editor - GIMP -- Audio Editor - Audacity -- Audio Playback - Audacious, Juk -- Video Recording and Streaming - OBS Studio -- Video Editing - OpenShot, Shotcut -- Video/Media Playback - VLC Media Player -- Multimedia Conversion - ffmpeg, Handbrake -- Animation - Blender, Opentoonz -- Desktop -- About Choice -- Cyndi -- David -- Flexibility -- Resources -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 7: Making the Decision -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Cyndi -- David -- Closed Box -- Open Book -- Finally - Reasons -- Others -- You -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 8: Preparing for the Switch -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Finding Your Data -- How Much Data Do I have? -- Another USB Device -- Back Up Your Data -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 9: Installing Linux -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Boot the Fedora Live Image -- Installing Fedora -- Start the Installation -- Set the Host Name -- Set the Root Password -- Create Your User Account -- Hard Drive Partitioning -- Begin the Installation -- Exit the Installer -- Shut Down the Live System -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 10: Getting Started -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Terms -- Account -- Dialog -- Menu -- Context Menu Why Xfce? -- Getting Started -- Login -- The Xfce Desktop -- The File Manager -- Stability -- Configurability -- Exploring the Xfce Desktop -- Settings Manager -- Changing the Wallpaper -- Screensaver -- Power Manager -- Adding Launchers to Panel 2 -- Default Applications -- Desktop Appearance -- Appearance -- Multiple Desktops -- When You Are Done with the Computer -- What I Do When I Am Done with My Own Computer -- The Light Bulb -- Thermal Stress -- The Energy Cost of Manufacturing -- So What Breaks? -- What Should You Do? -- What I Do -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 11: Easy File Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Create Some Test Files -- Introducing the Thunar File Manager -- Launching Thunar -- The Thunar Interface -- Thunar Configuration -- Location Selector -- File View -- File Manager Preferences Dialog -- Display Tab -- Side Pane Tab -- Behavior Tab -- Advanced Tab -- File Management with Thunar -- Basic Navigation -- Selecting Files -- Deselecting Files -- Using the Context Menu -- Archiving Files -- File Properties -- Using External Storage Devices -- The Trash Bin -- Your Storage Drive -- Storage Space -- Storage Device Failures -- Cleanup -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 12: Restoring Your Data -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Restoring Your Files -- Organizing Your Files -- A Strategy -- Doing It -- Cleanup - Empty the Trash -- Organization -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 13: Software Management -- Objectives -- Introduction -- DNFDragora -- DNFDragora Issues -- Deactivating DNFDragora -- RPMs -- Repositories -- The fedora Repository -- The updates Repository -- How It Works -- DNF -- Updates -- Update Philosophy - Windows vs. Linux -- Force -- The Update Stream -- Checking for Updates -- Installing Updates -- Rebooting After Updates -- Installing New Software -- GnuCash -- Searching for Software -- Program and Package Names About Groups -- Installing LibreOffice -- Fonts -- Font Compatibility -- Listing Fonts -- Viewing Fonts -- Installing New Fonts -- Removing Software -- Adding Repositories -- Other Software -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 14: Backups -- Objectives -- Introduction -- The Dangers -- Actual Events -- Choosing What to Back Up -- Backup Requirements -- Backup Medium -- Typical Backup Solutions -- My Backup Solution -- rsync as a Backup Tool -- The rsbu Backup Script -- Installing rsbu -- Download the RPM Package -- Install the RPM Package -- The rsbu-setup Program -- What You Will Need -- Run the rsbu-setup Program -- Test the Encrypted Connection -- Configuration -- Getting Started with rsbu -- Make Your First Backup -- Results -- Recovery Testing -- Preparing Additional Backup Devices -- Automating Your Backups -- The Last Step -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 15: Upgrades -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Fedora Upgrades -- First Things First -- Six Easy Steps -- Backups -- Install Updates -- Install the Plug-in -- Download the Files -- Reboot and Do the Upgrade -- Optional Post-Upgrade Tasks -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 16: Printing -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Choosing a Printer -- Determine Your Needs -- Printers That Meet Your Requirements -- Find Compatible Printers -- How to Install a Printer -- Plug and Play -- Guided -- Complex -- Alternatives -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 17: Security -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Security by Obscurity -- What Is Security? -- Data Protection -- Attack Vectors -- Self-Inflicted Problems -- System Problems -- Physical Attacks -- Network Attacks -- Example: Scareware -- Software Vulnerabilities -- Linux and Security -- Login Security -- Password Security -- Password Encryption -- Generating Good Passwords -- Keeping Track of All Those Passwords -- KeePassXC -- Installing KeePassXC -- Firewalls Dynamic Firewall -- Public Wi-Fi -- The Cloud -- Steps to Improve Your Security -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 18: Automation -- Objectives -- Introduction -- What Is Automation? -- Anything Can Be Automated -- Should I Automate Things Myself? -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 19: Finding Help -- Objectives -- Introduction -- Getting Help -- Built-In Help -- Command Help -- Online Help -- Books -- User Groups -- Consultants -- Chapter Summary -- Chapter 20: Where Do I Go From Here? -- Cyndi -- Appendix 1: About Files -- Objectives -- Introduction -- User Accounts and Security -- File Attributes -- File Ownership -- Directory Permissions -- Filesystems -- Filesystem Functions -- The Linux Filesystem Hierarchical Standard -- The Linux Filesystem Hierarchical Standard (FHS) -- Appendix 2: Introduction to the Command Line -- Objectives -- Introduction -- CLI vs. GUI -- Defining the Command Line -- Command Prompt -- Command Line -- Command Line Interface (CLI) -- Command -- Terminal -- KVM -- Console -- Virtual Console -- Terminal Emulator -- Session -- Shell -- Data Streams -- STDIO -- Getting Help - The Man(ual) Pages -- Some Important Linux Commands -- The PWD -- Using Directories and Paths -- Create Some Test Files -- Pipes -- less Is More -- Redirection -- Time and Date -- Tab Completion Facility -- Command Recall -- Summary -- Bibliography -- Books -- Web sites -- Glossary -- Numeric Naming and Prefixes -- Index Small business-Management |
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