Tuning and Customizing a Linux System

By: Daniel L. Morrill

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Tuning and Customizing a Linux System targets new users of Linux systems who already know the basics. There are a plethora of books about the basic tasks of installing, administrating, and using Linux- based operating systems (called "distributions"). At the other extreme, there are many books about advanced topics such as developing Linux software, modifying source code, and so forth. Tuning and Customizing a Linux System fills in a gap between these simple and advanced topics. Dan Morrill first describes what a Linux distribution actually consists of, and then explores three popular distributions in detail. This provides the reader with a complete, practical understanding of what is going on under the covers, without getting into arcane detail. By discussing three distributions, it also gives the reader an in-depth perspective into how different systems do things in different ways, which prepares the reader with insight to work with any distribution, even one not discussed in the book. Morrill also includes three real-world case studies. Readers will come away with a genuine mastery of Linux-based operating systems.

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About the Author	p. xviii
About the Technical Reviewer	p. xix
Acknowledgments	p. xx
Preface	p. xxi
Background	p. 1
The Physiology of Linux	p. 3
The Origins of Linux	p. 3
The Nature of an Operating System	p. 5
Linux and GNU	p. 8
GNU and Linux: The Operating System of Champions	p. 10
The Zen of the Platform	p. 12
The GNU/Linux vs. Linux Debate	p. 13
References	p. 14
An Open Source Primer	p. 15
The Nature of Software	p. 15
Open Source vs. Free Software	p. 17
Open Source Software in Action	p. 18
Licensing Open Source	p. 21
A License to Code	p. 25
Linux Distributions	p. 27
The Nature of a Distribution	p. 29
Taking a Snapshot of the Linux Continuum	p. 29
Understanding the Goals of a Distribution	p. 31
Dissecting a Linux Distribution	p. 32
Enter the Linux Standards Base	p. 51
Summary	p. 51
Red Hat Linux 7.3	p. 53
Red Hat's Background and Philosophy	p. 53
Linux Kernel	p. 54
Packaging Format	p. 55
Filesystem Layout	p. 69
System Startup Scripts	p. 71
Core System Libraries	p. 85
The X Window System and the Desktop	p. 86
Userspace Applications	p. 89
Red Hat Linux Idiosyncrasies	p. 92
Derivatives of Red Hat Linux	p. 103
Summary	p. 104
Slackware Linux 8.0	p. 105
Slackware's Background and Philosophy	p. 105
Linux Kernel	p. 106
Packaging Format	p. 107
Filesystem Layout	p. 111
System Startup Scripts	p. 112
Core System Libraries	p. 120
X Window System and Desktop	p. 121
Userspace Applications	p. 122
Slackware Linux Idiosyncrasies	p. 124
Customizing the User Environment	p. 133
Derivatives of Slackware Linux	p. 136
Summary	p. 137
Debian GNU/Linux 3.0	p. 139
Debian's Background and Philosophy	p. 140
Linux Kernel	p. 141
Debian Packaging	p. 142
System Startup Scripts	p. 157
Core System Libraries	p. 160
The X Window System and the Desktop	p. 161
Userspace Applications	p. 161
Debian GNU/Linux Idiosyncrasies	p. 162
Derivatives of Debian GNU/Linux	p. 168
Summary	p. 169
Installing Software	p. 171
Installing and Configuring Software	p. 173
Getting Started	p. 173
Software Installation in Six Easy Steps	p. 174
Software Installation Tools	p. 186
Summary	p. 193
OpenSSH Secure Shell	p. 195
Installing OpenSSH	p. 196
Configuring OpenSSH	p. 198
Installing OpenSSH on Different Distributions	p. 204
Summary	p. 207
Pluggable Authentication Modules	p. 209
Installing PAM	p. 210
Configuring PAM	p. 211
Summary	p. 220
Dante SOCKS Library	p. 221
Installing Dante	p. 223
Configuring Dante	p. 225
Installing Dante on Different Distributions	p. 231
Summary	p. 232
The Apache HTTP Server	p. 233
Installing Apache	p. 234
Configuring Apache	p. 241
Installing Apache on Different Distributions	p. 250
Summary	p. 254
Concurrent Versions System	p. 255
Installing CVS	p. 257
Configuring CVS	p. 260
Installing CVS on Different Distributions	p. 267
Summary	p. 274
Sun Microsystems' Java Development Kit	p. 275
Installing the J2SDK	p. 276
Configuring the J2SDK	p. 278
Pulling It All Together	p. 284
Installing the J2SDK on Different Distributions	p. 285
Summary	p. 287
Case Studies	p. 289
Building a Desktop System	p. 291
Getting Started	p. 291
Building the System	p. 294
Using Desktop and Productivity Applications	p. 295
Web Browsing	p. 300
Support for Hardware	p. 305
Exploring Media and Entertainment Options	p. 316
Implementing Connectivity and Remote Access	p. 324
Summary	p. 326
A Corporate Software Development Environment	p. 327
Getting Started	p. 327
Building the System	p. 328
Network and Management Tools	p. 330
Development Environment	p. 339
Corporate Interoperation	p. 348
Security Issues	p. 350
Alternate Configurations	p. 352
Summary	p. 354
Building a Network Firewall	p. 355
Getting Started	p. 355
The Elements of a Linux Firewall	p. 359
Building the Firewall	p. 364
What You've Accomplished So Far	p. 397
Monitoring and Maintaining the System	p. 398
Investigating Advanced Security Techniques	p. 406
Summary	p. 411
A Farewell	p. 412
Bibliography	p. 412
Appendix	p. 414
Running with the Ball: Additional Configurations	p. 414
Continuing Education	p. 414
Linux-Kernel List	p. 414
Distribution Mailing Lists	p. 415
Tracking Ongoing Work and Initiatives	p. 415
Pursuing Security	p. 416
Improving the Kernel	p. 416
Stretching and Squeezing the System	p. 417
Summary	p. 417
Index	p. 419
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