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Chapter 1. Introducing the JDS Linux DesktopIn this chapter, you become familiar with the JDS desktop and quickly learn how to be productive. In later chapters, you will discover many useful and exciting features of Linux and Sun's productivity tools. Chapter 2. Essential JDS Most people can quickly get going with the Java Desktop System, knowing intuitively how to navigate the system and handle its windows. Chapter 3. Toward JDS Proficiency The material we present in this section is not critical for your immediate use. If something confuses you later, the background in the section may help. Chapter 4. JDS Networking If you are in a work environment, the JDS installation probably connected you to your organization's network, and through this internal network to the larger Internet. Chapter 5. Maintaining and Supporting JDS You have now become familiar with many important features of the Java Desktop System. Your next step is to explore JDS maintenance and support. Chapter 6. Using the Internet Applications Java Desktop System bundles an excellent set of applications for managing email, contacts (address book), and calendar events, as well as web browsing and instant messaging. Chapter 7. Word Processing with StarWriter We cover StarWriter exclusively in this chapter. We omit the remaining modules because they are less frequently used, and their features and functions are well supported in the leading reference texts and online documentation. Chapter 8. Spreadsheets and Presentations Using StarOffice We cover the StarCalc and StarImpress modules of StarOffice together in this chapter because they are, on aggregate, less frequently used than the word processor. Chapter 9. Using Windows Applications with JDS In this chapter, we introduce you to the major solutions and offer installation details for a promising and popular solution: CodeWeavers' CrossOver Office. Chapter 10. Using Other JDS Software In this chapter, we'll cover these and discuss some enhancements to an existing Linux product. Download free pdf ebooks for java: Exploring the JDS Linux Desktop
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Chapter 1. Introducing the JDS Linux Desktop