Hacks 70-87

Administering and automating maintenance tasks isn't important just for server users. It's extremely important for desktop users, too, especially for those who want to get the most out of their Linux desktop. This chapter is a treasure house of information on administering and automating Linux tasks.

These hacks make mundane tasks easy or automatic (such as keeping your clock synchronized), and they make seemingly impossible tasks possible (such as restoring a Debian system that appears damaged beyond hope).

Regardless of your specific desires or needs, this is one chapter you do not want to gloss over. One or more of these hacks will prove useful to you, even if you're a casual desktop user. Or you can find a way to adapt the hack to be even more useful for your specific needs. Count on it.