The Official Ubuntu Book, Third Edition / Hill, Benjamin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hill, Benjamin, author.

Burger, Corey, author.

Jesse, Jonathan, author.

Bacon, Jono, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ubuntu (Electronic resource).

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (512 pages)

Edition:

3rd edition

Place of Publication:

Pearson, 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 8.04 LTS (Long Term Support), a.k.a., “Hardy Heron,” is the latest release—more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Third 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 8.04 LTS, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors cover Ubuntu 8.04 LTS from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many new topics covered in this edition: the new Edubuntu and the brand new Kubuntu Remix including KDE 4. The Official Ubuntu Book, Third 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 Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions and new applications Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation Learn about Edubuntu—Ubuntu optimized specifically for the classroom 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).

Contents:

Introducing Ubuntu

Installing Ubuntu

Using Ubuntu on the desktop

Advanced usage and managing Ubuntu

The Ubuntu server

Support and typical problems

The Ubuntu community

Using Kubuntu

Using Edubuntu

Ubuntu-related projects

Appendixes: A. Welcome to the command line

B. Ubuntu foundation documents

C. Creative commons attribution-sharealike 3.0 open publication license

D. Ubuntu equivalents to windows programs.

Notes:

Includes index.

Online resource; Title from title page (viewed June 20, 2008)

OCLC:

297574716