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Beginning Ubuntu Linux

From Novice to Professional

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Authors:
  1. Keir Thomas
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Editors:
  1. Jason Gilmore
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  2. Steve Anglin
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  3. Dan Appleman
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  4. Ewan Buckingham
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  5. Gary Cornell
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  6. Jason Gilmore
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  7. Jonathan Hassell
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  8. James Huddleston
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  9. Chris Mills
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  10. Matthew Moodie
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  11. Dominic Shakeshaft
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  12. Jim Sumser
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  13. Matt Wade
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  14. Nicole LeClerc
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  15. Marilyn Smith
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  16. Ellie Fountain
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  • According to Distrowatch.com, the standard site for determining Linux distribution market penetration, Ubuntu is presently the #1 most popular distribution out of the 100 monitored
  • Bundled with a CD that will contain a full version of Ubuntu
  • Authored by Keir Thomas, author of the bestselling book, "Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional". The technical reviewer is John Hornbeck, a member of the core Ubuntu development team
  • Careful to cover the desktop-specific tasks which have haunted Linux users for years, including multimedia management, office tasks, general system administration issues, and more. This practical approach to "Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional" seems to have worked very well, and we intend to build on that approach with this book

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Table of contents (34 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxxii
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  2. Introducing the World of Linux

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Welcome!

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 3-10

    3. A History and Politics Lesson

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 11-18

    4. The Realities of Running Linux

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 19-22

  3. Installing Ubuntu

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 23-23
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    2. Preinstallation Steps

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 25-32

    3. Installing Ubuntu

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 33-46

    4. Solving Installation Problems

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 47-59

  4. The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 61-61
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    2. Booting Ubuntu for the First Time

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 63-75

    3. Getting Everything Up and Running

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 77-124

    4. How to Secure Your Computer

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 125-137

    5. Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 139-159

    6. Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 161-181

    7. Managing Your Files

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 183-199

  5. The Shell and Beyond

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 201-201
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    2. Introducing the BASH Shell

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 203-217

    3. Understanding Linux Files and Users

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 219-239

    4. Working with Text Files

      • Keir Thomas
      Pages 241-255
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About this book

Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional is the best-selling guide to the hottest new Linux distribution. Within its 600 in-depth pages, you'll learn how to become a pro-level Linux user.

The book starts by introducing you to the world of Linux. Then, it outlines Ubuntu installation in illustrated steps, after which you'll learn how to configure every piece of everyday tech hardware such as your Internet connection, printers, 3D graphics cards, Bluetooth devices, and much more. Then you'll learn fun tasks such as listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, performing office tasks, and even image editing.

Additionally, there's a series of comprehensive tutorials on Linux internals and the command-line prompt—essential for any Linux expert—and the book includes special sections on optimization, security, and system maintenance.

The book comes with a CD containing the complete Linux distribution. All you need to do is insert the CD and follow the instructions in the book to install this distribution.

About the author

Keir Thomas is an award-winning author who has written several best-selling beginning-level Linux titles for Apress. A former computer magazine editor, he has been writing about computers, operating systems, and software for a decade. He has also edited many computing titles and works as a full-time author. He lives on the side of a mountain in England, and his hobbies include hiking and playing musical instruments.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Beginning Ubuntu Linux

  • Book Subtitle: From Novice to Professional

  • Authors: Keir Thomas

  • Editors: Jason Gilmore, Steve Anglin, Dan Appleman, Ewan Buckingham, Gary Cornell, Jason Gilmore, Jonathan Hassell, James Huddleston, Chris Mills, Matthew Moodie, Dominic Shakeshaft, Jim Sumser, Matt Wade, Nicole LeClerc, Marilyn Smith, … Ellie Fountain

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4302-0137-3

  • Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA

  • eBook Packages: Professional and Applied Computing, Apress Access Books, Professional and Applied Computing (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Apress 2006

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4302-0137-3Published: 20 December 2006

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: 608

  • Topics: Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems

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