The New XFree86 Book (Linux S.) - Softcover

Ball, Bill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761531521 ISBN 13: 9780761531524

Publisher: Prima Tech, 2002

Synopsis

Learn the skills that will turn you into a master of the radically changed new XFree86. Get the most out of X on your laptop, desktop, or server. Everything from building an efficient desktop for X to security tips and installation details are covered as you delve into the world of this amazing free networking graphical interface for Linux. Learn Faster: Get the concepts, tools, and resources that you need to develop clients for an X Window system; Use X to develop a powerful graphical network; Build a cost-effective, efficient LAN using low-end Linux workstations; Learn how to launch clients over any network. Learn More: Learn how to choose the best window manager for your system; Check out the fun that you can have with a variety of X games; Get the information you need on X11 and other operating systems; Explore ideas you can use to build custom desktops.

About this title

About the Author

Bill Ball is the author of a number of bestselling books about Linux. He has been using Linux since kernel version 0.99 and is an advocate of the Open-Source movement. He is a member of the Northern Virginia Linux Users Group (NOVALUG).

Edition details

• Publisher: Prima Tech
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761531521
• ISBN 13: 9780761531524
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 600