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The Official Ubuntu Book
Author: Benjamin Mako Hill
language: en
Publisher: Pearson Education
Release Date: 2011-06-13
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 11.04 is the latest release–more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Sixth 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 11.04, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, programmer, or novice. The authors explain Ubuntu 11.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Ubuntu One cloud storage, Ubuntu Server, and the groundbreaking Unity desktop. This complete guide also 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 new release versions with upgraded applications Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide from forums and other means to get the help you need quickly Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation Learn how to use Ubuntu One to buy legal music from your favorite artists and how to use cloud storage to back up or share your important files Learn how you can be a part of the community that creates Ubuntu The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms. The disk is 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), and Ubuntu Server.
The Official Ubuntu Server Book
Written by leading members of the Ubuntu community, this guide covers all users need to know to make the most of Ubuntu Server, whether they're a beginner or a battle-hardened senior system administrator. Includes two CDs with two versions of Ubuntu Server.
Ubuntu: Up and Running
Author: Robin Nixon
language: en
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Release Date: 2010-04-12
Ubuntu for everyone! This popular Linux-based operating system is perfect for people with little technical background. It's simple to install, and easy to use -- with a strong focus on security. Ubuntu: Up and Running shows you the ins and outs of this system with a complete hands-on tour. You'll learn how Ubuntu works, how to quickly configure and maintain Ubuntu 10.04, and how to use this unique operating system for networking, business, and home entertainment. This book includes a DVD with the complete Ubuntu system and several specialized editions -- including the Mythbuntu multimedia release. Choose among three desktop environments: GNOME, KDE, or XFCE Connect printers, sound cards, cameras, webcams, and iPhones Use the Linux filesystem with either the desktop or the command line Learn networking functions, such as file and folder sharing and Internet access Get an in-depth introduction to the OpenOffice.org business productivity suite Learn how to use WINE to run Windows programs Implement upgrades quickly and easily Find out where to get, and how to install, other great software for Linux