GUIs & Configuration

Linux    |    Intermediate
  • 11 videos | 35m 32s
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Most users, including Linux users, expect a graphical user interface (GUI) to work with. Discover how to configure GUI interfaces using X server, set up a display manager, and configure accessibility options.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Describe how to determine if a video card and monitor are supported by an x server
    Describe the purpose of the x font server
    Perform display redirection and use x tools to display information about windows
    Identify and distinguish the sections of the x configuration file
    Describe how to configure the light display manager (lightdm)
    Perform the actions required to turn the display manager on or off
  • Configure the greeting properties for the display manager
    Identify the differences between the x, kde, and gnome display managers (gdm)
    Configure the keyboard accessibility settings
    Configure and understand the usage for the different visual settings and themes used for accessibility
    Describe the basic features and tools used for assistive technologies (ats)

IN THIS COURSE

  • 5m 22s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe how to determine if a video card and monitor are supported by an X server. FREE ACCESS
  • 1m 48s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the purpose of the X Font server. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Using DISPLAY to Redirect Windows
    5m 16s
    In this video, you will redirect the display and use X tools to display information about windows. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Understanding the X Window Configuration File
    4m 44s
    Learn how to identify and distinguish the sections of the X configuration file. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Configuring LightDM
    2m 45s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe how to configure the Light Display Manager. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Turning the Display Manager on or Off
    3m 13s
    In this video, you will learn how to turn the display manager on or off. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Changing the Display Manager Greeting
    2m 10s
    During this video, you will learn how to configure the greeting properties for the display manager. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Introduction to XDM, KDM and GDM
    3m 10s
    Find out how to identify the differences between the X Display Manager (XDM), KDE Display Manager (KDM), and Gnome Display Manager (GDM). FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Configuring Keyboard Accessibility Settings
    2m 39s
    During this video, you will learn how to configure the keyboard accessibility settings. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Configuring and Using Visual Settings and Themes
    1m 50s
    During this video, you will learn how to configure and understand the usage for the different visual settings and themes used for accessibility. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Configuring Basic Assistive Technologies
    2m 36s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the basic features and tools used for assistive technologies. FREE ACCESS

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