---------- Forwarded message ---------- New Book Shows Users of Linux How to Clean Up and Streamline Operations with "Degunking Linux"
Scottsdale AZ -- June 2, 2005 -- Paraglyph Press announces the publication of the eighth major book in its bestselling Degunking series, "Degunking Linux" (U.S. $24.99, 352 pp, ISBN 1-933097-04-3). Author Roderick W. Smith shows fans of this ever-popular operating system how to save hundred of hours in setting up, configuring, customizing, and cleaning up a Linux operation system installation. In "Degunking Linux", the author shows readers how to get their Linux configurations working efficiently by providing a proven, time-saving 12-step program to get rid of clutter and organize everything from user files to system upgrades. This book covers a host of topics that are critical for all Linux users, such as how to keep the Linux desktop clean and organized; how to manage personal and system files; techniques to make applications run their best; how to update and tweak gunky and incompatible drivers; how to make sure that hardware runs as smoothly as possible; techniques to protect valuable data from crashes and hackers; and how to clean up Linux's security features. To avoid these problems and many others, the author has provided a unique 12-Step Degunking Program showing readers how to: 1. Delete files that aren't needed and organize remaining files 2. Select the best desktop environment for your needs 3. Configure settings for common applications 4. Eliminate unused packages in a system 5. Fine-tune the performance of applications 6. Manage processes on a system, including misbehaving programs 7. Clean up user and system admin accounts on a system 8. Set up a system to reduce spam and worms 9. Improve network security 10. Fix problems with hardware and drivers 11. Optimize an X configuration 12. Back up a system For anyone who has been bewildered by how to set up Linux, or for experienced Linux users looking to improve their systems' performance, "Degunking Linux" is the book to have! Keith Weiskamp, President and Publisher of Paraglyph Press says, "We are pleased to have the benefit of Rod's extensive experience to write this new book on Linux. This is the only book out there that is completely focused on helping all Linux users clean up and streamline their operating systems--it shows that, finally, Linux is a system that everyone can use, even those who might be worried about moving to this operating system." What People Are Saying About the Degunking Series Books in the Degunking Series -- on topics such as Windows, the Mac operating system, PCs, and email -- have received attention in major media and rave reviews from readers around the world. Here's what readers have said about the books in the Degunking Series: ["Degunking Windows" is] a great new book that explains why computers lose their vigor over time. --Parade Magazine The advice [in "Degunking Windows"] is...elegantly presented with superb hand-holding from coauthors Joli Bellew and Jeff Duntemann. --Chicago Tribune Joli Ballew and Jeff Duntemann have followed up their enormously popular manuals on removing clutter from your hard drives and operating systems with this winner, "Degunking Your PC." --Blogcritics.org If you find that your Mac is in need of a little rejuvenation, definitely check out "Degunking Your Mac" to make your Mac run faster and better than ever! --Focus on Macs "Degunking Your Email, Spam, and Viruses" by Jeff Duntemann clearly explains how to clean up and organize your e-mail, solve e-mail clutter, and reduce spam. --San Diego Source, Daily Transcript About the Author Roderick W. Smith is a writer on computer technology. He has over a dozen books to his name, mostly about Linux and other open source software, including Advanced Linux Networking (Addison-Wesley), Linux Power Tools (Sybex), and Linux in a Windows World (O'Reilly). Rod is the author of the Guru Guidance column in Linux Magazine. More information about these books can be found at www.rodsbooks.com. He resides in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. About Paraglyph Press Paraglyph Press, founded in 2002, is now celebrating its third year of record growth. Founded by highly successful publishing entrepreneurs Keith Weiskamp and Jeff Duntemann, along with publishing executives Steven Sayre and Cynthia Caldwell, Paraglyph publishes unique "must have" titles that help readers do more with the tools they have. Paraglyph launched the Degunking Series in early 2004, and since then the series has rapidly grown to cover a number of topics and has established itself as a leading brand around the world. Some of Paraglyph's recent bestselling titles include "Degunking Windows," "Degunking Your Email," "Degunking Your PC," "Open Source Development with CVS," and "Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide." For more information, visit our web site at www.paraglyphpress.com. Distribution Information Paraglyph Press is distributed by O'Reilly Media, Inc. in the U.S. and Canada. For order information, please use the following contact information: O'Reilly Media 1005 Gravenstein Highway North Sebastopol CA 95472 Phone: 800-294-4747 Fax: 800-997-9901 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.oreilly.com For distribution in other regions of the world, or for information on foreign rights and translation, please visit the Paraglyph Press web site at www.paraglyphpress.com and click on the "Booksellers" link. Table of Contents for "Degunking Linux" 1. Why Is There Gunk in Linux? 2. Linux Degunking Strategies 3. Degunking User Files 4. Degunking Your Desktop Environment 5. User Settings for Common Applications 6. Cleaning Out Unused Packages 7. Improving Software Performance 8. Managing Processes 9. Account Degunking 10. Network Degunking 11. Finding Drivers for Your Hardware 12. Optimizing Your X Configuration Appendix A. Backing Up Linux Index http://lug.homelinux.org Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/linuxhubli/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
