Ubuntu

by Nixon, Robin

• ISBN13: 9780596804848
• ISBN10: 0596804849
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-15
• Publisher: Oreilly & Associates Inc

Summary

Ubuntu is perfect for people with little technical background: it's easier to install and use than most Linux distributions, and has a strong focus on security. With Ubuntu:Up and Running, you'll get everything you need to know to become a power user of Ubuntu 10.04 and above.This easy-to-follow guide takes you beyond the programs that appear the first time you boot up. You'll learn about Ubuntu's practical applications for everyday use, and discover lots of other great software available for Linux systems, including where to get it and how to install it. This book provides a DVD with several Ubuntu editions for various types of users. You'll learn how install Ubuntu 9.10 and upgrade immediately to the current stable version of your chosen edition. Follow simple steps to install Ubuntu editions, including Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and the Mythbuntu multimedia release Learn about the command line and how to configure your Ubuntu operating system Choose among three desktop environments (GNOME, KDE, and XFCE) Understand the file system and users, including file and folder permissions Network Ubuntu, connect to the Internet, and use web browsers and other tools Get an in-depth introduction to the OpenOffice.org business productivity suite Connect peripherals such as cameras and printers Learn how to use WINE to run Windows programs

Author Biography

Robin Nixon has worked with and written about computers since the early 1980s (his first computer was a Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 with a massive 4KB of RAM!). One of the web sites he developed presented the world's first radio station licensed by the music copyright holders. In order to enable people to continue to surf while listening, Robin also developed the first known pop-up windows. He has also worked full time for one of Britain's main IT magazine publishers, where he held several roles including editorial, promotions, and cover disc editing.