The Official Ubuntu Book

by Benjamin Mako Hill (Author), JonoBacon (Author), IvanKrstic (Author), David J . Murphy (Author), JonathanJesse (Author), PeterSavage (Author), Corey Burger (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $3.47

  Ubuntu is tremendously popular. It is considered the #1 Linux distribution at DistroWatch.com. This new edition covers such topics as installation, desktop applications, troubleshooting advice, the Ubuntu community structure, Kubuntu, Ubuntu server installation and basic administration. Ubuntu is entirely committed to the principles of free software development. When the reader finishes an Ubuntu installation the system is immediately usable with a full set of business productivity applications, internet applications, drawing and graphics applications, and games. The accompanying DVD provides a very good desktop environment out of the box, with many applications for business, home, and personal computer users installed by default. There are thousands of additional pieces of software that are just a few clicks away, but the hard work to get the basics in place easily and effectively has already been done.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.47

  Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use without compromising speed, power, or flexibility. It's Linux for human beings--designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu 9.04 is the latest release--more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Fourth Edition, will get you up and running quickly. Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 9.04, whether you're a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors cover Ubuntu 9.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Edubuntu, Kubuntu, and Ubuntu Server. The Official Ubuntu Book, Fourth Edition, covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will * Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments * Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions and new applications * Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide * Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation * Learn about how to take advantage of the Ubuntu user forum to get the help you need quicklyThe DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms, preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu, including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), Ubuntu Server, and Edubuntu (for use in schools).