Ubuntu for non-geeks : a pain-free, project-based, get-things-done guidebook / by Rickford Grant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grant, Rickford.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operating systems (Computers).

Linux.

Ubuntu (Electronic resource).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (364 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, CA : No Starch Press, c2008.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"A fast, crystal-clear topical tour of the amazing collective accomplishment embodied in Ubuntu." -Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing Ubuntu 8.04 has been hailed as the Linux distribution for newbies, and it's certainly the Linux for the less geeky among us. Even the name is user friendly-it's a South African term that translates roughly as "humanity toward others" and could also describe author Rickford Grant's approach to teaching Linux. Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 3rd Edition is a hands-on, project-based guide to Ubuntu 8.04 for those interested in-but nervous about-switching to the Linux operating system. This edition has been updated for Hardy Heron, the latest Ubuntu release (8.04), with its improved multimedia support and desktop effects. Step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial concepts, helping you absorb and apply what you've learned. Ubuntu for Non-Geeks covers those day-to-day tasks that most non-geeks will want to perform, like how to: Download and install free software, games, and utilities Connect to wired and wireless networks or transfer files via Bluetooth Configure printers, scanners, monitors, and USB flash drives Watch DVDs, listen to music, and even sync your iPod Edit and share your digital photos and videos Customize the look and feel of your system Tackle more advanced tasks like working with commands and using Windows applications Whether you're new to computers, looking for a pain-free way to make the Linux switch, or just want a low-cost alternative to Windows, Ubuntu 8.04 is easier than ever. Try it and you'll see.

Contents:

Intro

Brief Contents

Contents in Detail

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1: Becoming a Penguinista

2: Wading and Diving

3: A New Place to Call Home

4: More Than Webbed Feet

5: Rounding Out the Bird

6: A Tidy Nest

7: Dressing Up the Bird

8: Simple Kitten Ways

9: Aliens, Tarballs, a Glass of Wine, and a Cup of Joe

10: Gutenbird

11: Font Feathered Frenzy

12: Polyglot Penguins

13: Penguins Back at Work

14: Brush-Wielding Penguins

15: Tux Rocks

16: Pluggin' In the Penguin

17: Couch Penguins

18: Defending the Nest

A: Ubuntu Desktop CDs for AMD64 Users

B: Resources

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-315) and index.

OCLC:

567991223