Bacon J., Petreley N. Linux Desktop Hacks

O’Reilly, 2005. — 342 p.With hacks that any user can follow, Linux Desktop Hacks demonstrates how easy it is to modify Linux to suit your desires. The book is packed with tips on customizing and improving the interface, boosting performance, administering your desktop, and generally making the most out of what X, KDE, Gnome, and the console have to offer.Why Linux Desktop Hacks?
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Safari EnabledBooting LinuxGive Your Computer the Boot
Kill and Resurrect the Master Boot Record
Bypass the Boot Manager
Set a Bitmap Boot Screen for LILO
Create Your Own LILO Boot Splash
Display a GRUB Boot Splash Background
Create a GRUB Boot Splash Background
Jazz Up Your Debian System Boot
Graphics on the ConsoleConsoleRedefine Keyboard Actions
Energize Your Console with Macro Music Magic
Take a Screenshot from the Command Line
Put Your Command Prompt on a Diet
Simplify Changing Directories
Colorize Files in Your PagerLogin ManagersSwitch Users Fast
Double Your KDM (KDE) Login Screens
Double Your GDM (GNOME) Login Screens
Get Multiple Desktops the Macho Way
Scrap X11 for Fancy Login Consoles
Personalize Your Qingy ThemeRelated to XTake Your Screens Black
Spice Up Your Desktop with Creative Mouse Cursors
Convert CursorXP Themes for Use with Linux
Use Windows and Mac Fonts
Never Miss Another Reminder
Make Applications Trigger On-Screen Alerts
Heat Up Your Keyboard with Hotkeys
Get Hotter Hotkeys with LinEAK
Access Windows and Mac OS X from Linux
Run Your Desktop over the Internet
Access Your Programs Remotely
Add Depth to Your Desktop
Give Your Desktop X-Ray VisionKDE DesktopMake Konqueror a Window into Remote Spaces
Konquer Remote Systems Without Passwords
Ai Karamba! Flashy KDE Gadgets!
Start Applications in Weird and Wonderful Ways
Script Hacks with DCOP
Create Your Own KDE Right-Click Menu Actions
Make KDE Even Easier to Use (1/2)
Make KDE Even Easier to Use (2/2)
Give Depth to Your KDE Windows
Lock Down KDE with Kiosk Mode
Run KDE on the Bleeding EdgeGNOME Desktop HacksRandomize Your GNOME Wallpaper
Grow Your GNOME with gDesklets Steroids
Create Your Own GNOME Right-Click Actions
Compile a Bleeding-Edge GNOME DesktopTerminal EmpowermentShare Applications and Monitors with screen
Stop Using Terminal Command-Line Switches
Ultimate Terminal Transparency
View Microsoft Word Documents in a Terminal
Display PDF Documents in a Terminal
View Word and PDF Files from Within MuttDesktop ProgramsReduce OpenOffice.org Startup Time
Read Yahoo! Mail from Any Email Client
Encrypt Your Email
Reclaim Your Email with procmail
Convert Your Mailbox
Configure Firefox Under the Covers
Eliminate Annoying Browser Stalls
Get Browser Plug-ins Working
Create an Internet Phone
Motion Capture and Video Conferencing Fun
Put Screenshots Automatically on the Web
Scan for Wireless Networks
Map Your Meatspace
Connect to a Microsoft PPTP VPN
Play Restricted Media FormatsAdministration and AutomationAutomate Your Life with cron
Update Your Clock via the Internet
Start Desktop Applications Automatically
Don’t Let Elvis Leave the Building
Clone Your Linux Install
Forward Ports over SSH
Take Control of New User Setups
Send Email Alerts for System Events
Create a Passwordless Login
Magically Empower Your Network Cable
Protect Yourself from Windows Applications
Build a Custom Firewall Computer
Link Monitoring in Linux with Wavemon
Make Network Backups
Recover from Debian Disaster
Prelink for Performance
Grab the Latest Source Code
Speed Up CompilesKernelCompile a Kernel
Upgrade Your Kernel to 2.6
Use CKO to Make Your Desktop Go to 11
Tweak Your Kernel Without RecompilingHardwareMake an Internet Connection Using Bluetooth and a Mobile Phone
Perfect USB Devices with Project Utopia
Optimize Your Refresh Rates
Print to Unsupported Printers
Control Your Power with ACPI
Use an iPod with Linux
Sync Your iRiver with Linux
Boost Hard-Drive Performance
Accelerate Your Gaming