Linux Mint 20: Desktops and Administration

by Richard Petersen

Overview

Linux Mint 20 (Ulyana) is based on the Ubuntu 20.04 LTR (Long Term Release). The Cinnamon and Mate desktops are examined in detail. Cinnamon and Mate have custom Mint menus to manage access to applications and devices. Advanced components are also examined such as the LightDM Display Manager, Warpinator, Timeshift, NetworkManager, the Samba server, and Mint software management applications (Software Manager and Update Manager). The Linux Mint X-Apps are also reviewed, including Xplayer, Xed, and Xviewer. Administration topics include system tools, managing users, file systems, Bluetooth setup, printer configuration, and network folder and file sharing. In addition, configuration of wired and wireless connections, firewalls, and service management using systemd are covered. Shared resources are also examined, including the CUPS printing server, the NFS Linux network file server, and Samba Windows file server.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781949857146
Publisher:	Surfing Turtle Press
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Pages:	612
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.24(d)

Table of Contents

Preface 5

Overview 7

Contents 9

Part 1: Getting Started

1. Linux Mint 19.2 Introduction 27

2. Installing Linux Mint 37

3. Usage Basics: Login, Desktop, Network, and Help 57

4. Installing and Updating Software 95

5. Applications 127

Part 2: Desktops

6. Cinnamon Desktop 153

7. Mate Desktop 223

Part 3: Administration

8. System Tools 269

9. System Administration 291

10. Network Connections 339

11. Shell Configuration 391

Part 4: Shared Resources

12. Managing Services 411

13. Print Services 451

14. Network File Systems and Network Information System: NFS and NIS 481

15. Samba 497

Table Listing 525

Figure Listing 529

Index 543