3. Edition - June 2010
43.90 Euro
2010. 1224 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-60450-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-60450-2 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Detailed description
The best resource on the very latest for Ubuntu users!

Ubuntu is a free, open-source, Linux-based operating system that can run on desktops, laptops, netbooks, and servers. If you've joined the millions of users around the world who prefer open-source OS-and Ubuntu in particular-this book is perfect for you. It brings you the very latest on Ubuntu 10.04, with pages of step-by-step instruction, helpful tips, and expert techniques.

Coverage Includes:
* The Ubuntu Linux Project
* Installing Ubuntu
* Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems
* Basic Linux System Concepts
* Using the GNOME Desktop
* Using the Compiz Window Manager
* Managing E-Mail and Personal Information with Evolution
* Surfing the Web with Firefox
* Migrating from Windows Systems
* Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
* Using Command-Line Tools
* Working with Text Files
* Creating and Publishing Documents
* Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations
* Working with Graphics
* Working with Multimedia
* Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu
* Adding, Removing, and Updating Software
* Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals
* Network Configuration and Security
* Going Wireless
* Software Development on Ubuntu
* Using Virtual Machines and Emulators
* Connecting to Other Systems
* File Transfer and Sharing
* Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication
* Backing Up and Restoring Files
* Setting Up a Web Server
* Setting Up a Mail Server
* Setting Up a DHCP Server
* Setting Up a DNS Server
* Setting Up a Print Server
* Setting Up an NFS Server
* Up a Samba Server

Updating your Ubuntu? Ubuntu Linux Bible, Third Edition, is the book you need to succeed!

Note: CD-ROM is not included as part of eBook file.

From the contents
Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started With Ubuntu and Kubuntu.

Chapter 1: The Ubuntu Linux Project.

Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu.

Chapter 3: Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems.

Part II: Ubuntu for DesktopUsers.

Chapter 4: Basic Linux System Concepts.

Chapter 5: Using the GNOME Desktop.

Chapter 6: Using the Compiz WindowManager.

Chapter 7: Managing E-Mail and Personal Information withEvolution.

Chapter 8: Surfing the Web with Firefox.

Chapter 9: Migrating from WindowsSystems.

Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Instant Messages.

Chapter 11: Using Command-Line Tools.

Chapter 12: Working with Text Files.

Chapter 13: Creating and PublishingDocuments.

Chapter 14: Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations.

Chapter 15: Working with Graphics.

Chapter 16: Working with Multimedia.

Chapter 17: Would You Like to Play a Game?

Chapter 18: Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu.

Chapter 19: Adding, Removing, and Updating Software.

Chapter 20: Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals.

Chapter 21: Network Configuration andSecurity.

Chapter 22: Going Wireless.

Chapter 23: Software Development onUbuntu.

Chapter 24: Using Virtual Machines andEmulators.

Chapter 25: Connecting to Other Systems.

Chapter 26: File Transfer and Sharing.

Part III: Ubuntu for System Administrators.

Chapter 27: Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication.

Chapter 28: Backing Up and RestoringFiles.

Chapter 29: Setting Up a Web Server.

Chapter 30: Setting Up a Mail Server.

Chapter 31: Setting Up a DHCP Server.

Chapter 32: Setting Up a DNS Server.

Chapter 33: Setting Up a Print Server.

Chapter 34: Setting Up an NFS Server.

Chapter 35: Setting Up a Samba Server.

Appendix: What's on the CD-ROM?

Index.