Linux for Your Laptop | Bill Ball
Premier Press, Paperback, Bk&CD edition, Published July 2000, 467 pages, ISBN 0761528164 | List Price: $39.99
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Discover the ins and outs of working with Linux on the road with this comprehensive guide to mobile Linux computing. Filled with rich, technical detail, you'll quickly and easily master the intricacies of installing and configuring Linux for your notebook computer. Featuring easy-to-use, step-by-step directions, this book eases the transition from Linux on your desktop to Linux on your notebook. Explore a wealth of references, pointers on where to get the software you need, and instruction on how to make your laptop work for you!
Learn Faster:
- Install Linux on your notebook
- Configure the X Window System to work with your laptop's display
- Connect to the Internet to browse the Web and read and send mail
- Network your computer in the home, office, or on the road
- Use the latest notebook utilities for Linux
Learn More:
- Craft a customized system to suit your needs
- Use PC card modems, network cards, and flash memory
- Send and receive faxes using software for Linux
- Extend notebook sessions with APM while on battery
- Install and configure Linux on Intel-based laptops and the Apple iBook
What's on the CD:
- LinuxcareSM
Bootable Business Card for Intel®-based linux systems
- Bootable rescue disk
- Recovery disk
- Files to create a Linux boot diskette
- Diagnostic and testing tools
- A feature-rich DebianTM
file system with hundreds of Linux filesystems and network utilities
- Start X11 without configuration
- This little jewel fits easily into a wallet or laptop bag, and can be a real life saver if you need it!
Contents
Introduction
Part I: Putting Linux on Your Notebook
Chapter 1: Choosing a Notebook for Linux
Matching Your Needs
Consider Carefully
Mobile Form Factors
Who Makes Notebooks?
The Ideal Linux Laptop
Main Considerations
Selling Your Used Computer
Buying a Used Computer
Living with Your Choice: Trade-Offs
Resource Information
Chapter 2: Taking Inventory
Type of CPU
Your Notebook's Display
X11 Configuration Utilities
Your Notebook's Sound System
Your Notebook's Keyboard
Your Notebook's Pointer
Merits of Three Buttons
The Apple iBook Mouse
Other Input Devices
Your Notebook's Memory
Your Notebook's Hard Drive
The Linux File System
Linux Drive Utilities
Your Notebook's CD-ROM
The Parallel Port
The PCMCIA Port
Form Factors
Using Card Services
Beep Patterns
Serial Ports
Internal Modems
External Monitor Port
Infrared Port
Universal Serial Bus
IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Your Notebook's Battery
Docking Stations
Resource Information
Chapter 3: Basic Installation Preliminaries
Defining Workstations and Servers
Planning Considerations
Running a Workstation
Running a Server
Workstation and Server Requirements
Minimal Installation Strategies
WinLinux 2000
Zipslack
Peanut Linux
Live Filesystems
Floppy Linux
Choosing a Boot Method
Boot Loaders and Pitfalls
Resource Information
Chapter 4: General Installation Procedures
Booting from CD-ROM
Creating a Boot Floppy
Installing from a Hard Drive Partition
Network Installation
Installation via FTP
Installation via HTTP
Installation via NFS
PLIP Installation
Some Alternatives
Resource Information
Chapter 5: Starting the Installation
Basic Installation Overview
What Is Partitioning?
Partitioning Tools
Using FIPS
Apple's Drive Setup
Partitioning Problems
Step-by-Step Installation of Red Hat Linux
Installation
Logging In and Shutting Down
Installing Yellow Dog Linux
Resource Information
Chapter 6: Post-Installation Issues
Using a Boot Manager
Boot Management with BootMagic
Boot Management with System Commander
Boot Management with LILO
Apple iBook Boot Management with BootX
PCMCIA and Card Services
Building and Installing Card Services
Configuring Sound
Solving Problems with X
Starting XF86Setup
Using Xconfigurator
Text-Only Configuration with xf86config
Installing XFree86 4.0
Configuring XFree86 4.0
Research Your Chipset
X11 Font Configuration
Resource Information
Part II: Managing Your Notebook—Making It Work the Way You Want
Chapter 7: Advanced Power Management
What Is APM
The Linux Kernel and APM
Recompiling the Kernel to Save Memory and Power
Reading the /proc Directory
Controlling APM
Potential Networking and Communications Problems
Using a Shell Script
Using init Scripts
Avoiding Save-to-Disk Problems
Tracking Time Between Suspends and Hibernation
KDE APM Utilities
Resource Information
Chapter 8: Storage Issues
Maximizing Drive Space
Using Floppy Disks
Formatting Floppy Disks
Making Extra Room
Macintosh HFS Support
Automated Disk Cleanup
Minimizing System Logs
Putting It Together with Automation
Compression and Compressed Filesystems
Compression Use with Linux
Extracting Archives
Creating Archives
Getting the Most out of Your Notebook's RAM
Showing Memory
Managing Processes
General Advice
Resource Information
Chapter 9: Display Issues
Using the Console
Using the Shell
Setting the Shell Prompt
Setting Console Colors
Using Virtual Consoles
Using X11
Using Different Resolutions
Using Multiple X Sessions
Changing the Number of Screen Colors
Choosing a Window Manager
Maximizing Your Screen Real Estate
Working with an External Monitor
Resource Information
Chapter 10: Input Issues
Linux Input Software
Using Your Mouse with the Console
Configuring Pads
Using a Joystick
Keyboard and Internationalization
Remapping and the Console Keyboard
Booting Different Console Fonts
Remapping the X11 Keyboard
Using Microphones
Video Capture
Using the mcam Client with Linux
Resource Information
Chapter 11: Networking Issues
Basic Interfaces
Traditional Command-Line Configuration
Using Graphical Interface Administration Tools
Configuring with linuxconf
Wireless Connections
Telco Connections
Setting Up to Support Dial-In
Setting Up a Dial-In PPP Server
Direct Connections
Setting Up a Null-Modem PPP Connection
Networking with the Parallel Line Interface Protocol
Setting Up a Crossover Ethernet Connection
Using Samba
Setting Up for Samba
Transferring Files
Reference Information
Chapter 12: Data Synchronization
General Strategies
Useful Clients
Using RCS
Reporting with tar
Using NFS
Configuring NFS
Mounting the Filesystem
Using the rsync Command
Configuring rsync
Transferring Files
Synchronizing the Palm PDA
Configuring for pilot-xfer
Backing Up Your Palm
Synchronizing Your Palm
Using KPilot
Configuring KPilot
KPilot Backups
Alternative Synchronization Devices
Using Flash Memory
Using Iomega Zip Drives
Resource Information
Part III: On the Road—Problems and Solutions
Chapter 13: Crash Prevention and Recovery
Preventive Tips
Use the BIOS
Stolen Notebooks
Protecting Your Notebook
Backup Strategies
Filesystem Backup
Incremental Backups
Backup Devices
Backup Software
Alternative Backup Methods
Hard Drive Maintenance On-the-Fly
Restoring Your Hard Drive
Resource Information
Chapter 14: Printing on the Road
Portable Printers
HP 340Cbi
Canon BJC-50
Printing with Linux
Creating a Printer
Infrared Printing
What If I Can't Find a Printer?
Printing to a Remote Linux Printer
Resource Information
Chapter 15: Getting Connected on the Road
Dial-Up Connections
Setting Up
Creating /dev/modem with Red Hat's modemtool Command
Dialing Out with Communications Programs
Connecting Using netcfg
Connecting Using kppp
DSL Connections
Configuring and Installing a Linux DSL Client
Wireless Connections
Net Connection Strategies
Setting Up for Dialing In
Free Services
Resource Information
Chapter 16: Time Zones and Locales
Linux, Time, and Time Zones
Showing and Setting Time
Keeping Track of Where You Are
The TZ Environment Variable
Getting Accurate Time
Useful Clients
Resource Information
Chapter 17: Battery Power
General Strategies
Change the Screen Display
Don't Play Audio
Ports and PCMCIA
The cron Daemon
Kernel and System Logging
External Devices
Filesystem Update
Controlling Your Hard Drive
Controlling Software
Maintaining Your Battery
Getting Power Information
Alternative Power Sources
Resource Information
Chapter 18: On-the-Road Entertainment
Reading Books
Online Resources
Downloading Books
Games
Strategy Games
Arcade Games
KDE and GNOME Games
Listening to Music
Ripping Audio CDs into MPEG
Choosing an Audio Format
Using the Command Line
Using the krabber Client
Writing CD-ROMs
Command-Line Utilities
Graphical Interface Clients
Resource Information
Chapter 19: The Essential Road Kit
The List
Before You Leave
Part IV: Appendixes
Appendix A: Linux Laptop Resources
Usenet Resources
WWW Resources
The Linux on Laptop Pages
General Linux Web Sites
Linux Distribution Links
Other Linux Links
Other Linux Laptop Links
Used or Refurbished Laptops
Mailing Lists
Linux Laptops and How-To Documents
Appendix B: Using the Bootable Business Card
Booting to the Rescue Mode
Pleasant Surprises
Using X11
Installing Debian GNU/Linux
Starting the Install
Final Steps
Downloading and Creating Your Own Copy
Index
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