作者：Nicholas Petreley, Jono Bacon
副书名：Tips & Tools for Customizing and Optimizing your OS
出版日期：March 2005
出版社：O'Reilly
页数：342
ISBN：0596009119
文件格式：CHM

TheKDE and Gnome desktops have developed into mature operatingenvironments. These technologies not only act as interfaces between theuser, the powerful Linux kernel and GNU operating system, but they doso in a fun and intuitive way. Many users are content with the toolsand facilities included with these desktops, but–for those who areready to probe a little deeper–much more functionality can be found bygoing under the hood. With hacks that any user can follow, Linux Desktop Hacksdemonstrates how easy it is to modify Linux to suit your desires. Thebook is packed with tips on customizing and improving the interface,boosting performance, administering your desktop, and generally makingthe most out of what X, KDE, Gnome, and the console have to offer. Fromthe practical to the whimsical, and some things you never thought oftrying, the hacks in the book include the following, and more:
Kill and Resurrect the Master Boot RecordJazz Up Your Debian System BootEnergize Your Console with Macro Music MagicKonquer Remote Systems Without PasswordsRun KDE on the Bleeding EdgeView Microsoft Word Documents in a TerminalRead Yahoo! Mail from Any Email ClientMotion Capture and Video Conferencing FunAutomate Your Life with cronProtect Yourself from Windows ApplicationsMake an Internet Connection Using Bluetooth and a Mobile PhonePrint to Unsupported PrintersAccelerate Your GamingIf you’re yearning for information to make the Linux desktop easier, more powerful, and more fun, Linux Desktop Hacks is just the ticket.