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Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop Linux for Prime Time with the Java Desktop System

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ISBN-10: 0596007523

ISBN-13: 9780596007522

Edition: 2004

Authors: Tom Adelstein, Sam Hiser

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The Java Desktop System (TM), from Sun Microsystems, is a modern system for all kinds of users, novice through expert. As an unusually robust, well-integrated desktop system, it may become the first to fulfill the promise of mass adoption for open source. JDS brings Linux and other open source software up to a level of usability that makes them suitable for the enormous base of Personal Computer users including office workers, students, mobile and home users. It behaves pretty much the way a Windows or Mac user would expect, but with many more powerful features. JDS has seen widespread adoption in the United States, Britain, China, and elsewhere. This book is the ideal guide to JDS: it…    
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Book details

List price: $34.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/19/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 408
Size: 7.13" wide x 9.17" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 1.518
Language: English

Tom Adelstein works as a technical analyst writer for a large international publishing company headquartered in Texas. He became a young author in 1985 and has written prolifically ever since. Tom's career began as a CPA and progressed into investment banking where he excelled by using computer technology to help his companies become industry leaders. In 1993, he decided to change careers and pursue information technology. He says he chose to follow his heart instead of his head.

Sam Hiser is Vice President & Director Business Affairs at the OpenDocument Foundation, Inc. He was advisor to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Information Technology Division on its pilot of OpenDocument-ready software this year. Hiser also blogs at www.PlexNex.com.

Foreword
Preface
Introducing the JDS Linux Desktop
So What Do You Get?
How to Use This Book
System Requirements
Installing JDS
What's on Your JDS Screen
Where to Find the Information You Need
What's Next?
Essential JDS
Starting JDS
Ending a Session or Shutting Down JDS
Running Programs
Managing Users
Accessing Directories (Folders)
So What Have We Learned?
Toward JDS Proficiency
Role of the Operating System
JDS Printing System
Gaining JDS Proficiency
JDS Networking
Looking at the Internet
Connecting by Dial-up Modem
JDS in a Local Network
Going Wireless
Public and Private Hotspots
Joining Wireless Hotspots
Different Networking Protocols Available in JDS
JDS Networking Recap
Maintaining and Supporting JDS
Using Online Update
Install/Remove Software
Backing Up and Restoring Files and Folders
Maintaining and Supporting JDS
Using the Internet Applications
Email and Calendar
JDS Instant Messenger (IM)
Web Browser
Word Processing with StarWriter
StarWriter Basics
StarWriter Power Tips
StarOffice Initial Setup
StarWriter Customizations
StarWriter's File Format
Spreadsheets and Presentations Using StarOffice
StarCalc
StarCalc Basics
StarImpress
StarImpress Basics
Using Windows Applications with JDS
Remote Desktop Protocol
Using Windows Applications with JDS
Using Other JDS Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader and StarOffice PDF Creator
RealPlayer 8 Plug-in
GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)
Using Other JDS Software
Linux Commands
Online Documentation
Secure Connections Through SSH
Using RPM Manager
Known Problems and Solutions
Installation Guide
Glossary
Index