Beginning Ubuntu Linux

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxviii

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2. Meet Ubuntu Linux

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 1-11

3. GNU “slash” Linux

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 13-22

4. Pre-installation Steps

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 23-33

5. Installing Ubuntu

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 35-60

6. Solving Installation Problems

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 61-73

7. Booting Ubuntu for the First Time

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 75-89

8. Getting Everything Up and Running

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 91-145

9. How to Secure Your Computer

   • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

   Pages 147-184

10. Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 185-213

11. Managing Your Data

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 215-244

12. A World of Applications

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 245-266

13. Working with Text Files

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 267-280

14. Making the Move to LibreOffice

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 281-307

15. Communicating with Others

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 309-336

16. Social Networks and Cloud Computing

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 337-348

17. Digital Audio

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 349-367

18. Movies and Multimedia

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 369-383

19. Digital Photos

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 385-404

20. Playing Games

    • Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, Sander van Vugt

    Pages 405-414

This sixth edition of Beginning Ubuntu Linux introduces all of us—newbies, power users and system administrators—to the Natty Narwhal Ubuntu release.

Based on the bestselling fifth edition, this edition introduces the new Unity interface while not neglecting the finely-tuned administration techniques for new users present in previous editions. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you’ll be introduced to the complete world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services.

You’ll learn how to control the Ubuntu system which you just installed as you are guided through common tasks, such as configuring the system's graphical user interface, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance. Emilio also introduces the improved software center and Ubuntu's multitouch capabilities. This book supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration and security—essential for any Ubuntu user—while not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the Cloud.

Emilio Raggi lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and works in one of the biggest companies in the country. He was very much a Windows fanboy, until one day, he had to manage a Ubuntu desktop deployment. He was highly qualified as a Microsoft implementer, holding certificates as an MCP and MCSE, and worked as a consultant for a Microsoft partner. Still, Ubuntu had its charms and won him over. He is also an avid student of philosophy.

Policies and ethics