The Official Ubuntu Book

The Official Ubuntu Book, 9780132435949 (0132435942), Prentice Hall, 2006

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 business. Its open source power can be used in schools, government, or by companies, 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, that software tools should be available to people in their local language, 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--Dapper Drake

Covers every standard desktop application--word processing spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music video, and, of course, games, as well as 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 that 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; 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 DVD that contains the Live CD, the install CD, and the complete set of supported packages for Ubuntu, including Kubuntu. Try out Ubuntu from the Live CD. If you want to keep it, install it from right on 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, Jay LaPrade, Avinash Meetoo, Julien Rottenberg, Stephen Sandlin, David Symons, Paul van Genderen, Andrew Zajac

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