A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0137136684 ISBN-13: 9780137136681 Praise for The Official Ubuntu Book ". . . this one (Ubuntu Linux book) is at the head of the pack for getting started with your penguin experience. . . ." —Tom Duff "Benjamin Mako Hill et al. have produced an excellent book that speaks to everyone who uses or is considering using Ubuntu." —James Pyles, Reviewer, "The Linux Tutorial" "Well written in an easy-to-follow format. Full of information for folks new to Linux or just new to Ubuntu. Even nontechnical users would find this a very helpful resource." —Ben Gerber,Arsgeek.com "I'd recommend picking it up if you are running Ubuntu." —Tony Lawrence, owner of aplawrence.com 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 7.04 (a.k.a., "Feisty Fawn") is the latest release—more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Second 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 7.04, whether you're a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors cover Ubuntu 7.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many new topics covered in this edition: Ubuntu's expanded multimedia functionality and Edubuntu offerings geared for schools and educational settings. The Official Ubuntu Book, Second 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'll <ul>
<li>Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments </li>
<li>Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions and new applications </li>
<li>Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide </li>
<li>Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation </li>
<li>Learn about Edubuntu—Ubuntu optimized specifically for classroom </li>
</ul>
The 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), and Edubuntu (for use in schools).

The Official Ubuntu Book (2nd Edition)

Computers & Technology

Hill, Benjamin Mako

Bacon, Jono

Krstic, Ivan

Murphy, David J.

Jesse, Jonathan

Operating Systems

Pearson P T R

Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use while refusing to compromise on speed, power, and flexibility. It's Linux for human beings--designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu is the most in-demand Linux distribution, and this official guide will get you up and running quickly.
Learn how to seamlessly install and customize Ubuntu for your home or small businesses. Its open source power can be used in schools, government, or by corporations, and is suitable for both desktop and server use. The Ubuntu community is built on the premise that software should be available free of charge, and that people should have the freedom to customize and alter their software in whatever way they see fit.
Written by leading Ubuntu community members, this is the only book that you need to become a savvy Ubuntu user.
<ul>
<li> Covers the latest version of Ubuntu--Ubuntu 6.06LTS</li>
<li> Covers every standard desktop application from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and, of course, games, all the way to software development, databases, and other server applications </li>
<li> Includes real-world troubleshooting advice contributed by Ubuntu users from around the world</li>
<li> Learn about the extended Ubuntu community, which includes translators; software developers; teachers; people who love to hand out CDs and help friends try free software; artists; people who write documentation, tips, and guides; accountants; and even a lawyer or two.</li>
<li> Covers both Ubuntu and Kubuntu desktop systems</li>
<li> Explains Ubuntu Server installation and basic administration, complete with advanced installer features like LVM and RAID</li>
</ul>
This book comes with a version of Ubuntu that can run right off the DVD, as well as the complete set of supported packages for Ubuntu, including Kubuntu. Try out Ubuntu on the DVD. If you want to keep it, install it directly from your desktop.
Community Contributors: James Stanger, Jorge O. Castro, Matthew East, Quim Gil, Dennis Kaarsemaker, David Bain, Alan Barnard, David Clayton, Manu Cornet, Scott Dier, Oskar Jönefors, Jason LaPrade, Avinash Meetoo, Julien Rottenberg, Stephen Sandlin, David Symons, Paul van Genderen, Andrew Zajac

The Official Ubuntu Book

Burger, Corey

Peachpit Pr

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