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The Java Desktop System , 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 is clear and direct, but loaded with insights from authors who have spent time working with, supporting, and enhancing the system. Tom Adelstein is an award winning polymath system designer; Sam Hiser is a respected business consultant with an itch that led him to become the marketing project lead for OpenOffice.org. Both are advocates for open source and founders of the Open Government Interoperability Project, members of the Open Source Software Institute and contributors to the JDShelp.org project.This book carefully covers such housekeeping chores as setting up networking, updates, and backups. Then it enters into great depth concerning the key productivity tools every user needs: email, web browsing, instant messaging, word processing, spreadsheets, and slide presentations. A number of chapters and appendices concerning useful tools, including things you can add to your system, rounds out this remarkably useful book. It has plenty to offer the new user as well as the seasoned Linux professional.
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Preface 1. 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? 2. Essential JDS Starting JDS Ending a Session or Shutting Down JDS Running Programs Managing Users Accessing Directories (Folders) So What Have We Learned? 3. Toward JDS Proficiency Role of the Operating System 4. 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 5. Maintaining and Supporting JDS Using Online Update Install/Remove Software Backing Up and Restoring Files and Folders Maintaining and Supporting JDS 6. Using the Internet Applications Email and Calendar JDS Instant Messenger (IM) Web Browser 7. Word-Processing with StarWriter StarWriter Basics StarWriter Power Tips StarOffice Initial Setup StarWriter Customizations StarWriter's File Format 8. Spreadsheets and Presentations Using StarCalc and StarImpress StarCalc StarCalc Basics StarImpress StarImpress Basics 9. Using Windows Applications with JDS Remote Desktop Protocol Using Windows Applications with JDS 10. Using Other JDS Software Adobe Acrobat Reader and Star Office PDF Creator RealPlayer 8 Plug-in GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) Using Other JDS Software A. Linux Commands B. Online Documentation C. Secure Remote Connections Through SSH D. Using RPM Manager E. Known Problems and Solutions F. Installation Guide Glossary Index