3. Conventions Used in This Guide

This book is divided into chapters, with each one being devoted to a particular module or section of Webmin. Often, a short introductory section is included at the start of a chapter, that explains the purpose and design of the module and also the function of the underlying software package that is configured by the module. Also, in some cases, a short tutorial is provided at the end of a chapter to introduce the user to some common functions of the software and how to perform those functions with the Webmin interface.

Type faces have been chosen to indicate the purpose of a word or value. The following type faces have been used in the described manner. Note that some type faces are used for multiple purposes, but context generally will clarify the intention.

Italics -- Indicates an emphasized word or concept. Also used to indicate the first use of a term in a given context.

Bold -- Used to specify a module name, or an individual option within a module.

Fixed Width -- Indicates an option value, or a directive within a text configuration file. This type face is also used for filenames and directory pathnames, as well as example input on the command line.

When an item is of particular interest, or is of importance for security or compatibility reasons, it will be set off from the rest of the text. A small icon will indicate the type of information and why it has been separated from the normal text. Those icons are used as follows.

This is a note, used to indicate some item of interest or a reference to additional documentation on a subject.

This is a warning, used to denote important security information or stability, compatibility, or other important information on options that could lead to improper functioning of your server if configured incorrectly.

This indicates a helpful tip. Usually a short recommendation for how to best use a feature or option to make your system easier to administer.