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Roderick W. Smith is an experienced Linux administrator and author or co--author of several other Linux books, including Linux System Administration, Linux Samba Server Administration, and Linux+ Study Guide.

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Step-by-Step Instructions Show You How to Supercharge Your LinuxSystem

Wondering if it's possible to work more efficiently in the XWindow System or squeeze more oomph from your existing hardware? Orperhaps you're searching for a way to improve your web browser's performance, orwant to know how to choose the best mail server for your needs. If you'vemastered the basics and are itching to go beyond, Linux Power Tools cantake you there. Spanning a broad range of topics (from ALSA to zombies), LinuxPower Tools covers the top five Linux distributions (Debian, Mandrake, RedHat, Slackware, and SuSE). Using his easy-to-follow style, Linux expert Rod Smithshares his secrets for creating the optimum Linux system, from top tobottom.

Coverage includes:

• OptimizingHardware
• Creating the Perfect GUI Environment
• Using Digital ImageTools
• Fine-tuning the X Window System
• Doing Real Work in TextMode
• Using Multiple Operating Systems
• Managing PackagesEfficiently
• Optimizing Your Filesystem
• Improving NetworkPerformance
• Preventing and Detecting Intrusions
• Getting the Most From Your Web Server
• Blocking That Obnoxious Spam Mail