The content on this page is aimed at the new Linux user. These are Flash animated tutorials. The files are large and if the site is busy they may take time to load, so please be patient. I apologize that the animations couldn't be a little more dial up user friendly.
If you are a dial up user, just be patient, "eventually" the videos will load.

Note; I am using openSuSE Linux with the KDE4 desktop environment, file names and paths to system files may be different in other distributions. If not using openSuSE, check the locations of your system directories.

Installing openSUSE How to install openSUSE 11.1 step by step. This tutorial does not cover partitioning or dual boot systems. Tutorial includes links to downloads, written instructions, and a few recommended settings. Adding Software Repositories Using YaST A simple Tutorial on how to install new software repositories in YaST. Software repositories add thousands of applications to the software manager and also drivers for Nvidia, ATI, and other device drivers. Installing Software in YaST Installing software in openSUSE is a simple task that requires little more then searching for an application, selecting the application, and then clicking accept. Installing Source Applications Installing an application from source files. A brief video and tutorial on installing applications from source files. Installing .bin, and .run files Installing and running .bin files in a console, this tutorial uses Google Earth for an example. Installing New Device Notifier Actions in KDE 4 KDE4 has a limited number of Device Notifier Actions, here are a few more you can add that will work with audio CD's, and DVD's Installing New Device Notifier Actions in KDE 4 After adding the new Device notifier files, you can see how it works here. (Does not work with Amarok 2)

Adjusting Fonts in KDE 4 for LCD Screen KDE4 default font settings may not look as good as they possibly can on an LCD. This tutorial recommends some settings that may improve the overall appearance of fonts on your system, these are only recommendations. Adjusting Panel Settings in KDE 4 Adjusting the KDE4 Panel Settings and adding icons and widgets to the Panel, otherwise known as the taskbar. Dolphin File Manager Using Split View in the Dolphin File Manager Network File Sharing How to enable password protected file sharing on a local area network, and open ports in the YaST Firewall so your shares can be seen and so your computer can see other computers on the network. PDF Editing A PDF Editor called PDFEDIT. A simple way to edit pdf files Software Updates and Distribution Upgrades in Console While you can use the software updater and YaST to update software, zypper is a powerful and faster way to accomplish these tasks. It also has the ability to "upgrade" the distribution rather then just update the software.