Ubuntu Netbooks

by Van Vugt, Sander

• ISBN13: 9781430224419
• ISBN10: 143022441X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-01
• Publisher: Apress

Summary

Welcome to the cloud for users, where the speed of Ubuntu and the ease of cloud applications unite. You can now speed up your netbook, connect to the world using 3G modems, or make calls using Skype with Ubuntu. You can even change your desktop altogether without having to worry about netbook screen real estate. Now, you will never have to worry about the lack of documentation for your netbook again. Install and configure Ubuntu on a netbook. Connect and secure Ubuntu on your netbook. Tune Ubuntu and cloud applications to run on your netbook. What you'll learn Install Ubuntu on a netbook. Connect to the Internet via 3G modems. Trick out Ubuntu with new applications. Work with multimedia. Optimize Ubuntu for your netbook. Who is this book for?Every netbook user who is using Linux on netbooks or wants to replace XP with Linux.

Table of Contents

About the Author	p. x
About the Technical Reviewer	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xii
Introduction	p. xiii
Installing Ubuntu on a netbook	p. 1
Netbook Particularities	p. 1
The Netbook and Linux	p. 2
Why Linux?	p. 2
Reasons Not to Use Linux	p. 2
Ubuntu and the Netbook	p. 3
Which Ubuntu?	p. 3
Preparing for the Ubuntu Netbook Remix Installation	p. 4
Writing the Image to a USB Key in Windows	p. 5
Writing the Image to a USB Key in Linux	p. 5
Writing the Image to a USB Key with Ubuntu Image Writer	p. 6
Performing the Installation	p. 6
Summary	p. 14
Starting to Use Ubuntu Netbook Remix	p. 15
A Radical New Interface	p. 15
Changing Settings from the Panel	p. 16
The Launcher: Your Netbook's Home Screen	p. 18
Access to Documents and Files	p. 22
Using the File Browser	p. 24
Exploring the Root File System	p. 27
Managing Trash	p. 28
Specifying File Properties	p. 29
Setting Preferences	p. 33
About Me	p. 34
Appearance	p. 35
Display	p. 36
Main Menu	p. 37
Screensaver	p. 39
Switch Desktop Mode	p. 41
Quitting	p. 42
Summary	p. 44
Getting Connected	p. 45
Configuring Bluetooth	p. 45
Connecting to a 3G network	p. 49
Connecting Your Netbook to a Cell Phone	p. 50
Using Your Cell Phone as a Modem	p. 50
Connecting to a Wireless Network	p. 53
Wireless Networking Background	p. 54
Connecting to the Wireless Network	p. 55
Connecting to an Unlisted Wireless Network	p. 57
Connecting to a Hidden Wireless Network	p. 57
Creating a New Wireless Connection	p. 58
Troubleshooting Wireless Connections	p. 59
Connecting to a Wired Network	p. 60
Analyzing and Troubleshooting Network Connections	p. 62
Analyzing Network Connections Using the Network Tools	p. 63
Devices	p. 63
Ping	p. 64
Netstat	p. 65
Traceroute	p. 67
Port Scan	p. 69
Lookup	p. 70
Finger	p. 71
Whois	p. 72
Editing Advanced Network Properties	p. 72
Summary	p. 76
Netbook Online	p. 77
Using the Firefox Web Browser	p. 77
Optimizing the Firefox Display for Use on Your Netbook	p. 79
Working with Plugins, Add-ons, and Extensions	p. 79
Setting Your Privacy Preferences	p. 84
Setting Firefox Security Options	p. 87
Working with the Search Bar	p. 87
Working with Bookmarks	p. 89
Working with Mail and Calendar	p. 93
Creating a Mail Account in Evolution	p. 94
Sending and Receiving Mail	p. 102
Managing Your Schedule with Evolution	p. 105
Managing Tasks in Evolution	p. 110
Making Internet Phone Calls with Skype	p. 111
Installing Skype	p. 111
Configuring Skype	p. 113
Making Your First Phone Call with Skype	p. 115
Advanced Use of Skype	p. 121
Managing Your Status	p. 123
Instant Messaging with Pidgin	p. 125
Summary	p. 126
Creating Office Files	p. 127
Exploring OpenOffice.org	p. 127
Ensuring Compatibility with Microsoft Office	p. 134
Permanently Changing the Document Type	p. 136
Becoming Familiar with Specific Open Office.org Features	p. 137
Working with OpenOffice.org Styles	p. 142
Creating PDF Files	p. 144
Additional Documentation	p. 149
Summary	p. 150
Working with Media	p. 151
Enhancing Ubuntu Netbook Remix with Restricted Packages	p. 151
Installing Ubuntu Restricted Extras for Media Support	p. 152
Installing Media Support Using the Medibuntu Repositories	p. 152
Watching Movies	p. 154
Working with Digital Pictures	p. 155
Importing Pictures into F-Spot	p. 156
Organizing Your Pictures	p. 159
Enhancing Your Pictures	p. 165
Enjoying Your Music	p. 172
Playing Back Audio Files	p. 172
The iPod and Other Portable Audio Players	p. 175
Summary	p. 177
Optimizing Netbook Settings	p. 179
Keyboard Settings and Shortcuts	p. 179
Power-Management Settings	p. 183
Choosing More Efficient Power-Management Options	p. 187
Configuring Accessibility Options	p. 190
Selecting Preferred Applications	p. 190
Setting Keyboard Accessibility Options	p. 192
Selecting Mouse Options for Accessibility	p. 194
Enforcing Regular Breaks	p. 195
Changing Display Settings	p. 196
Summary	p. 199
Netbook Management	p. 201
Managing Software	p. 201
Installing and Removing Software Packages	p. 201
Managing Software Repositories	p. 205
Updating Software Packages	p. 210
Working with the Update Manager	p. 212
Managing the Keyring	p. 214
Managing Users and Groups	p. 220
Using a Printer	p. 226
Adding a Network Printer	p. 231
An Introduction to Working on the Command-Line Interface	p. 233
Entering Commands	p. 234
Changing Configuration Files	p. 235
Summary	p. 236
Index	p. 237
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