Synopses & Reviews
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 gamesto 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 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).
Review
"The Official Ubuntu Book was well written and covered all topics that is necessary for a new Ubuntu user who is either trying out Ubuntu for the first time or just got fed up of Windows. It was a great read and there were enough pictures to fully understand what the authors were trying to portray."--Michael Levy, Blogger, Gnuman.com
“Benjamin Mako Hill et al have produced an excellent book that speaks to everyone who uses or is considering using Ubuntu. The book is traditionally organized, easy to read, and provides consistently useful content. The book is a winner and belongs on the bookshelf of the Ubuntu newbie and veteran alike. As an Ubuntu user, I found it interesting and helpful on several occasions and I'm sure as my use of Ubuntu lengthens, I'll have more occasions to consult this text.”-- James Pyles, Reviewer, The Linux Tutorial
Synopsis
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 readers up and running quickly.
Synopsis
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.
- Covers the latest version of Ubuntu--Ubuntu 6.06LTS
- 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
- Includes real-world troubleshooting advice contributed by Ubuntu users from around the world
- 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.
- Covers both Ubuntu and Kubuntu desktop systems
- Explains Ubuntu Server installation and basic administration, complete with advanced installer features like LVM and RAID
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
Synopsis
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. Covers the latest version of Ubuntu--Ubuntu 6.06LTS 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 Includes real-world troubleshooting advice contributed by Ubuntu users from around the world 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. Covers both Ubuntu and Kubuntu desktop systems Explains Ubuntu Server installation and basic administration, complete with advanced installer features like LVM and RAID
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 Jonefors, Jason LaPrade, Avinash Meetoo, Julien Rottenberg, Stephen Sandlin, David Symons, Paul van Genderen, Andrew Zajac
Table of Contents
Foreword xix
Preface xxv
Acknowledgments xxvii
About the Authors xxix
Introduction xxxi
About This Book xxxi
Chapter 1: Introducing Ubuntu 1
A Wild Ride 2
Free Software, Open Source, and GNU/Linux 3
A Brief History of Ubuntu 7
What Is Ubuntu? 12
Ubuntu Promises and Goals 18
Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation 24
Ubuntu Subprojects, Derivatives, and Spin offs 28
Summary 30
Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu 31
Choosing Your Ubuntu Version 32
Getting Ubuntu 34
Installing from the Desktop CD 36
Installing Using the Alternate Install CD 45
Post-Installation 52
Summary 54
Chapter 3: Using Ubuntu on the Desktop 55
Taking Your Desktop for a Ride 57
Using Your Applications 65
The Ubuntu File Chooser and Bookmarks 99
Ubuntu in Your Language 100
Customizing Ubuntus Look and Feel 101
Managing Your Files 103
Ubuntu and Multimedia 109
Summary 115
Chapter 4: Advanced Usage and Managing Ubuntu 117
Adding and Removing Programs and Packages 118
Keeping Your Computer Updated 125
Moving to the Next Ubuntu Release 128
Using and Abusing Devices and Media 129
Configuring a Printer in Ubuntu 132
Graphically Access Remote Files 139
The Terminal 141
Working with Windows 145
Summary 147
Chapter 5: The Ubuntu Server 149
What Is Ubuntu Server? 150
Installing Ubuntu Server 152
Ubuntu Package Management 162
Ubuntu Server Security 173
Summary 180
Chapter 6: Support and Typical Problems 183
Your System 184
Applications 199
Multimedia 204
Networking 210
Hardware 216
System Administration 227
Other 240
Summary 246
Chapter 7: Using Kubuntu 249
Introduction to Kubuntu 250
Installing Kubuntu 255
Customizing Kubuntu 259
Systems Administration 264
Managing Files with Kubuntu 279
Common Applications 287
Finding Help and Giving Back to the Community 308
Summary 310
Chapter 8: The Ubuntu Community 311
Venues 313
Ubuntu Mailing Lists 314
IRC Channel List 318
Teams, Processes, and Community Governance 331
Getting Involved 338
Summary 341
Chapter 9: Ubuntu-Related Projects 343
Partner Projects 344
Derived Distributions 346
The Launchpad 351
Bazaar 356
Summary 356
Appendix A: Welcome to the Command Line 357
Starting Up the Terminal 357
Moving around the Filesystem 357
Manipulating Files and Folders 359
System Information Commands 360
Searching and Editing Text Files 361
Dealing with Users and Groups 362
Getting Help on the Command Line 363
Searching for Man Files 363
Using Wildcards 364
Executing Multiple Commands 364
Moving on to More Advanced Uses of the Command Line 365
Appendix B: Ubuntu Foundation Documents 367
Code of Conduct 367
Ubuntu Code of Conduct 368
Ubuntu Philosophy 370
Components 372
License Policy 374
Appendix C: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Open Publication License 379
Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 379
License 379
Appendix D: Ubuntu Equivalents to Windows Programs 387
On the Ubuntu Desktop 387
Additional Applications 389
Index 393