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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 11.04 is the latest release–more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever.  The Official Ubuntu Book, Sixth 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 11.04, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, programmer, or novice. The authors explain Ubuntu 11.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Ubuntu One cloud storage, Ubuntu Server, and the groundbreaking Unity desktop.   This complete guide also 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 will Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to new release versions with upgraded applications Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide from forums and other means to get the help you need quickly Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation Learn how to use Ubuntu One to buy legal music from your favorite artists and how to use cloud storage to back up or share your important files Learn how you can be a part of the community that creates Ubuntu   The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms. The disk is 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 Ubuntu Server.  

Table of Contents:
Foreword         xxi Foreword to the First Edition         xxiii Preface         xxix Acknowledgments         xxxi About the Authors         xxxiii Introduction         xxxv   Chapter 1: The UbuntuStory         1 The Vision   2 Free Software, Open Source, and GNU/Linux   3 How the Vision Became Ubuntu   7 What Is Ubuntu?   12 Ubuntu Promises and Goals   17 Sustaining the Vision: Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation   25 Beyond the Vision: Ubuntu Subprojects, Derivatives, and Spin-offs   30 Summary   32   Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu         33 Choosing Your Ubuntu Version   34 Getting Ubuntu   36 Installing from the Desktop CD   39 Installing from the Alternate Install CD   51 Installing from a USB Key   57 Installing from within Windows   58 Summary   58   Chapter 3: Using Ubuntu on the Desktop         59 Taking Your Desktop for a Ride   61 Using Your Applications   72 The Ubuntu File Chooser and Bookmarks   85 Ubuntu in Your Language   87 Customizing Ubuntu’s Look and Feel   87 Managing Your Files   90 Ubuntu and Multimedia   95 Moving to the Next Ubuntu Release   108 Summary   110   Chapter 4: Gaining Greater Proficiency         111 Adding and Removing Programs and Packages   112 Keeping Your Computer Updated   117 Adding Additional Users   122 Using and Abusing Devices and Media   123 Configuring a Printer in Ubuntu   126 How Linux Stores and Organizes Files   131 The Terminal   134 Backup Strategies   135 Working with Windows Programs   136 Summary   137   Chapter 5: The Ubuntu Server         139 What Is Ubuntu Server?   140 Installing Ubuntu Server   142 Ubuntu Package Management   154 Ubuntu Server Security   165 Advanced Topics   172 Summary   176   Chapter 6: More Applications for Ubuntu         179 Creating Graphics with GIMP and Inkscape   180 Desktop Publishing with Scribus   191 Creating Music with Jokosher   196 Playing to Learn with Educational Programs   200 Getting There Faster with Docky   206 Summary   208   Chapter 7: The Ubuntu Community         209 Venues   211 Teams, Processes, and Community Governance   226 Getting Involved   239 Summary   243   Chapter 8: Using Kubuntu         245 Introduction to Kubuntu   246 Installing Kubuntu   249 Navigating in Kubuntu   254 Customizing Kubuntu   257 System Administration   260 Managing Files with Kubuntu   270 Common Applications   274 Finding Help and Giving Back to the Community   287 Summary   287   Chapter 9: GNOME 3, GNOME Shell, and More         289 A Different Path   290 Installing the GNOME Shell   290 Exploring the GNOME Shell   291 Using the Keyboard   295 Common Questions   295 Summary   297   Chapter 10: Ubuntu-Related Projects         299 Officially Supported Derivatives   300 Recognized Derivatives   304 Other Distributions   305 Launchpad   307 Bazaar   314 Summary   315   Chapter 11: Introducing Ubuntu One        317 What Can I Do with Ubuntu One?   318 How Much Does Ubuntu One Cost?   318 How Do I Begin?   318 Syncing Files   321 Syncing Contacts   321 Syncing Notes   322 Syncing Bookmarks   323 Special Features of Ubuntu One Mobile   324 Summary   325   Appendix: Welcome to the Command Line         327 Starting Up the Terminal   327 Getting Started   328 Building Pipelines   329 Running Commands as the Superuser   330 Finding Help   331 Moving Around the Filesystem   331 Manipulating Files and Folders   332 System Information Commands   333 Searching and Editing Text Files   335 Dealing with Users and Groups   336 Getting Help on the Command Line   336 Searching for Man Files   337 Using Wildcards   337 Executing Multiple Commands   338 Moving to More Advanced Uses of the Command Line   340   Index         343

About the Author :
Benjamin Mako Hill is a long-time free software developer and advocate, and was part of the founding Ubuntu team. He is a fellow at the MIT Center for Future Civic Media, and a researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the MIT Sloan School of Management.   Matthew Helmke has been an Ubuntu user since April, 2005, and a leader in the Ubuntu Forums since 2006. He works for a cutting-edge cyber infrastructure project while also writing Ubuntu Unleashed (SAMS, 2011).   Amber Graner is an active Ubuntu community member whose path to Ubuntu activism started as she blogged about her transition to Ubuntu in 2009. She contributes to the Ubuntu News Team, Ubuntu Women Project, and much more.   Corey Burger is a long-term user and contributor to Ubuntu and a former member of the Ubuntu Community Council.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780132736268
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 1 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0132736268
  • Publisher Date: 13 Jun 2011
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 416


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