This book is the ultimate reference for both beginners and power users to PC-BSD--the free, easy-to-use operating system based on FreeBSD. Existing power users will learn how to look under the hood and contribute to the global PC-BSD community. PC-BSD is turning into a hassle-free alternative to Linux on the desktop. * Enjoy secure, virus-free computing * Quickly become a power user What you'll learn * How to completely customize your desktop to suit your personality and quickly access your favorite applications * How to find and install quality, no-cost software * How to keep your system secure, virus-free, and up to date * How to perform common tasks such as playing music and video, sharing files, and gaming * How to integrate the PC-BSD desktop into your network * How to become part of the PC-BSD community Who this book is for You don't have to be a Unix user to enjoy the PC-BSD operating system. Even if you're fairly new to computers, this book will quickly get you started using and enjoying PC-BSD. Existing power users will discover new usage tricks and learn how to advance their PC-BSD skills. Table of Contents * Introducing PC-BSD * Installing PC-BSD * Customizing the Desktop * Getting Around * Performing Common Tasks * User System Settings * Administrative System Settings * Push Button Installer System * FreeBSD Packages * FreeBSD Ports * Getting Help * Getting Involved * Advanced Tasks * Becoming a Developer