Beginning Ubuntu Linux
Beginning Ubuntu Linux, the award–winning and best–selling Ubuntu book for beginners, is now in its third edition, presenting readers with an up–to–the–minute introduction to the world of Linux and the open source community. A detailed overview of Ubuntu's installation and configuration process...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berkeley, CA
Apress
2008, 2008
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. 2008 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introducing the World of Linux
- Welcome!
- A History and Politics Lesson
- The Realities of Running Linux
- Installing Ubuntu
- Preinstallation Steps
- Installing Ubuntu
- Solving Installation Problems
- The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide
- Booting Ubuntu for the First Time
- Getting Everything Up and Running
- How to Secure Your Computer
- Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right
- Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs
- Managing Your Files
- The Shell and Beyond
- Introducing the BASH Shell
- Understanding Linux Files and Users
- Working with Text Files
- Taking Control of the System
- Cool Shell Tricks
- Multimedia
- Digital Audio
- Movies and Multimedia
- Digital Photos
- Office Tasks
- Making the Move to OpenOffice.org
- OpenOffice.org Overview
- In Depth: Writer
- In Depth: Calc
- In Depth: Impress
- In Depth: Base
- In Depth: Evolution
- Keeping Your System Running
- Installing and Removing Software
- Managing Users
- Optimizing Your System
- Backing Up Data
- Scheduling Tasks
- Accessing Computers Remotely