This book will help you quickly master the new version of the Linux distribution Fedora 8. It tells you how to install Fedora 8 and perform basic system setup after installation, organize an Internet connection, configure and use the Firefox browser, firewall, and GRUB boot loader. It explains in detail how to install and configure the package manager, as well as work with it, antivirus, Office 2.3 office suite, multimedia tools and other software. It discusses how to configure the operation of a video card, monitor, peripheral devices (printer, scanner), connect a second monitor or TV to the system.