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Part I. Basic System Configuration
This part covers basic system administration tasks such as keyboard configuration, date and time configuration, installation and initial setup of an NTP server, and managing users and groups.
Table of Contents
1. Opening Graphical Applications
1.1. Opening graphical applications from the command line
1.2. Launching Applications with
Alt
+
F2
1.3. Launching applications from the Desktop Menu
1.3.1. Using GNOME menus
1.3.2. Using KDE menus
1.3.3. Using menus in LXDE, MATE, and XFCE
2. Configuring the Language and Keyboard
2.1. Changing the Language
2.2. Changing the Date, Time, and Numeric Format
2.3. Changing the Keyboard Layout
2.4. Viewing the Current Configuration
3. Configuring the Date and Time
3.1. Using the Date and Time Configuration Tool
3.2. Using the Command Line Tools
3.2.1. Changing the Date
3.2.2. Changing the Time
3.2.3. Configuring the Network Time Protocol
3.3. Additional Resources
3.3.1. Installed Documentation
4. Managing Users and Groups
4.1. Introduction to Users and Groups
4.1.1. User Private Groups
4.1.2. Shadow Passwords
4.2. Using the User Accounts Tool
4.2.1. Configuring an Account
4.2.2. Adding a New User
4.2.3. Removing a User
4.3. Using the User Manager Tool
4.3.1. Viewing Users and Groups
4.3.2. Adding a New User
4.3.3. Adding a New Group
4.3.4. Modifying User Properties
4.3.5. Modifying Group Properties
4.4. Using Command Line Tools
4.4.1. Adding a New User
4.4.2. Adding a New Group
4.4.3. Enabling Password Aging
4.4.4. Enabling Automatic Logouts
4.4.5. Creating Group Directories
4.5. Additional Resources
4.5.1. Installed Documentation
