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print spooler
A program that stores documents to be printed on the hard drive, freeing some memory so other
functions can be performed while printing goes on in the background. Also provides a common
place to queue documents to be printed.
RPM
Software files are referred to as RPMs. RPM also stands for Red Hat Package Manager.
save
To write a file onto a disk or hard drive.
scroll
To move the contents of a window to bring hidden items into view.
server
A central computer dedicated to sending and receiving data from other computers on a network.
shut down
To safely turn off a computer without damaging files or losing data.
Web browser
Software used to access the Internet.
A.1.2 How to Cut and Paste Text
To cut and paste text in Red Hat Linux, place the cursor at the beginning of the text you want to cut,
hold down the left mouse button, and drag the cursor over the text you are selecting. When all the text
you want is highlighted, release the left mouse button.
Now place the cursor on the line where you want to paste the text. Click once on the middle mouse
button. The text will appear.
The text will not actually be cut from its original location. If you want it removed, highlight it and
press the
[Delete]
A.1.3 How to Emulate a Three-button Mouse
Red Hat Linux is designed to use a three-button mouse. If you have a two-button mouse, you should
have selected three-button emulation during the installation process. If you are using three-button
emulation, pressing both mouse buttons at the same time equates pressing the missing third (middle)
button.
key on your keyboard.
Appendix A:Computer Basics
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