This comprehensive volume is the definitive guide to configuring and administering a stand-alone Open Desktop/Open Server system. It covers all the various components of the system--including the UNIX system, networking, and MS-DOS.
"This book is a complete guide to administering the Desktop, X Windows, and Motif components of SCO Open Desktop and SCO Open Server. This volume is part of the award winning SCO Open Desktop/SCO Open Server documentation set. It includes all of the information a system administrator needs to know to customize startup of the graphical environment; access programs on a local display that are running on a remote system; customize system resources, including colors, fonts, windows, and the cursor; add applications to the Desktop with the Object Builder; modify the behavior of Desktop elements by creating custom rules files; create custom icons; customize Motif menus, button and key bindings; configure mouse behavior; and change the video drivers and modify the kernel to support new video adapter cards." "Written in a task-oriented style, the presentation of the information in this book greatly simplifies the task of administering the graphical components of SCO Open Desktop and SCO Open Server."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
This is the definitive, comprehensive guide to administering the multi-user (networked) aspects of Open Server systems. It explains how to configure and administer the server portion of PC-interface--complete with debugging information, how to use the security features to protect data and prevent tampering, how to keep records of system activity, and much more.
This volume provides an introduction to user-level features of Open Desktop/Open Server. KEY TOPICS: First covers working in the graphical environment; then explores advanced topics, such as working from the command line, working with UNIX system commands and files, working with DOS commands and files, and working with network commands and resources. MARKET: For end users of Open Desktop/Open Server.
"Former SCO support engineer James Mohr answers the most commonly asked questions and concerns of SCO users, and provides hard-to-find information about how SCO UNIX components work together, how they interact with PC hardware - and with users." "Whether you're a user or a system administrator, SCO Companion will help you understand all the fundamentals of SCO UNIX - from its shells and basic utilities to advanced networking features. Everything is presented in the context of real-world examples, in easy-to-understand language." "Learn how to establish user accounts and manage them efficiently. Walk through the SCO UNIX boot process and file system - understanding how problems can arise and how to resolve them. Learn proven techniques for configuring your SCO UNIX workstation and solving networking and printing problems."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved