* Ubuntu (oo-Boon-too), meaning “sharing,” is a Debian-based, free Linux operating system that was named Linux Distribution of the Year by LinuxWorld and has been praised by numerous other outlets
* This book teaches uninitiated and advanced users how to get the most out of Ubuntu Linux; its compact size and concise information assures that the reader can quickly solve problems and perform tasks whether on the go with a laptop or at a desktop
* Provides a focused approach that is geared toward getting readers up and running as fast as possible and then moves quickly into the most popular topics including popular applications for the Web, productivity suites, and e-mail; setting up a server (Apache, Samba, CUPS); and security
Biography Christopher Negus is the author of the bestselling Fedora and Red Hat Linux Bibles, Linux Toys II, Linux Troubleshooting Bible, and Linux Bible 2008 Edition. He is a member of the Madison Linux Users Group. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Chris served for eight years on development teams for the Unix operating system at AT&T, where Unix was created and developed. He also worked with Novell on Unix development and Caldera.
Francois Caen hosts and manages business application infrastructures, through his company Turbosphere LLC. As an open-source advocate, he has lectured on OSS network management and Internet services, and served as president of the Tacoma Linux User Group. FranÇois is a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It's the emphasis on ease of installation and use. It gets even easier when paired with Ubuntu Linux For Dummies. This friendly reference shows you how to run Ubuntu directly from CD-ROM and install it on a PC as a personal workstation and network server. You’ll find out how to download Ubuntu and start using it right away. You'll also discover how to:
* Connect to a LAN via a wireless and Ethernet
* Use OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox drawing and editing
* Tap into multimedia, graphics and other applications using Ubuntu
* Create services for a home or small business network
* Generate and manage web pages, print services, and more
* Find helpful information about Ubuntu and Linux
* Troubleshoot and fix problems
"Ubuntu" means "humanity toward others." Operating system guidebooks don’t get any more humane than Ubuntu Linux For Dummies.
From the Back Cover
Get acquainted with Ubuntu and
taste the freedom
Set up a workstation, connect to a wireless network, get online, and more
Ubuntu is about community — in this case, the Linux community, which is pretty friendly. So is this book, and it will have you up and running with Ubuntu in no time. You'll not only discover how to use the live version, but also how to install it permanently, use Ubuntu for daily work, and even play with multimedia.
Moving to Ubuntu Linux will teach you how to do virtually anything with Ubuntuwrite documents, create spreadsheets, surf the Web, use email, listen to music, watch movies, and play games.
It’s pretty mind-blowing that a free operating system can best one that costs hundreds of dollars and is backed by a hundred-billion-dollar corporation, but it’s true. The essential verity of the open source software movement is that programmers who are doing what they love will always do a better job than programmers who are working merely to make a living.
As well designed as Ubuntu is, however, it’s still terra incognita for the Windows user. Where’s my Start menu? they plead. What happened to the Control Panel and My Network Neighborhood? Fear not intrepid operating system explorer, this book will clear a path in the jungle, and you’ll find yourself at home with Ubuntu in just a few short weeks.
So come on in. No secret knock is necessary. The only password you’ll need is the one you create yourself to secure your system. The Linux and free software community welcome you with open arms. There is a better way, and this book is your first step toward freedom.
TABLE OF CONTENT:
* Chapter 01 - Introducing Ubuntu!
* Chapter 02 - Running and Installing the Ubuntu Live DVD
* Chapter 03 - Getting Your Hands Dirty (Desktop Overview)
* Chapter 04 - Navigating Nautilus
* Chapter 05 - Customizing Your Desktop (or Making Your World Your Own)
* Chapter 06 - Printers and Other Hardware
* Chapter 07 - Connecting to the Internet
* Chapter 08 - Installing New Applications
* Chapter 09 - Instant Messaging, and IRC, Too!
* Chapter 10 - Surfing the Net with Firefox
* Chapter 11 - Evolution: Email and More!
* Chapter 12 - Evolution: Keeping Organized
* Chapter 13 - OpenOffice.org Writer (It Was a Dark and Stormy Night . . .)
* Chapter 14 - OpenOffice.org Calc (Tables You Can Count On)
* Chapter 15 - OpenOffice.org Impress (For When You Need to Impress Someone)
* Chapter 16 - OpenOffice.org Base
* Chapter 17 - Digital Art with the GIMP
* Chapter 18 - If Music Be the Food of Love . . . (Ubuntu Linux Multimedia)
* Chapter 19 - Would You Like to Play a Game? (Very Serious Fun)
* Chapter 20 - Turning Ubuntu into Kubuntu
* Chapter 21 - Taking Command of Ubuntu Linux
* Appendix A - The GNU General Public License
The Most Complete, Easy-to-Understand, and Useful Guide to Ubuntu Linux Desktops and Servers
Ubuntu Linux is a state-of-the-art operating system, and you need a book that’s just as advanced. Along with being the most comprehensive reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu, A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux® also provides extensive server coverage you won’t find in any other Ubuntu book.
Best-selling author Mark Sobell begins by walking you through every feature and technique you need to know, from installing Ubuntu–using the DVD included with the book–to working with GNOME, Samba, exim4, Apache, DNS, NIS, firestarter, and iptables. Sobell’s exceptionally clear explanations demystify everything from system security to Windows file/printer sharing.
Sobell presents full chapters on using Ubuntu from the command line and GUI; thorough system administration and security guidance; and up-to-the-minute, step-by-step instructions for setting up networks and every major type of Internet server. Along the way, you’ll learn both the “hows” and the “whys” of Ubuntu. Sobell knows every Linux nook and cranny: He’s taught hundreds of thousands of readers and never forgets what it’s like to be new to Linux. Whether you’re a user, administrator, or programmer, this book gives you all you need–and more.
Don’t settle for yesterday’s Unbuntu Linux book…get the ONLY book that meets today’s challenges and tomorrow’s!
This book delivers…
* Deeper coverage of the command line and the GNOME GUI, including GUI customization
* Coverage of important Ubuntu topics, such as sudo and the new Upstart init daemon
* More practical coverage of file sharing with Samba, NFS, and FTP
* More detailed, usable coverage of Internet server configuration, including Apache, exim4, and DNS/BIND
* More state-of-the-art security techniques, including firewall setup using firestarter and iptables, as well as a full chapter on OpenSSH and an appendix on security
* Deeper coverage of “meat-and-potatoes” system and network administration tasks–from managing users to CUPS printing, configuring LANs to building a kernel
* A more practical introduction to writing bash shell scripts
* Complete instructions on how to keep your Linux system up-to-date using aptitude, Synaptic, and the Software Sources window
* And much more…including a 500+ term glossary, five detailed appendixes, and a comprehensive index to help you find what you need fast
Christopher Negus, “Linux Bible, 2008 Edition: Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions” Wiley | February 19, 2008 | ISBN:0470230193 | 888 pages | PDF | 11MB
Great Content from a Bestselling Author: The Linux Bible 2008 Edition is the best first Linux book for new or migrating users. By focusing on the building-block nature of Linux, and offering true up-to-date descriptions of Linux technology, the Bible helps the reader learn how to jump headlong into Linux, regardless of the Linux distribution they choose. Descriptions of different Linux distributions helps users choose the Linux distribution that’s right for them. Detailed installation instructions, step-by-step descriptions of key desktop and server components, and the actual distributions on CD and DVD, let readers get started using Linux immediately. The Bible will serve a broad range of readers, from those starting with Linux to anyone looking to evaluate different Linux distributions. It also covers broad usage including Linux desktops, servers, and firewall/routers
+ Hacking Ubuntu Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations
by Neal Krawetz
John Wiley & Sons 2007 (410 pages)
ISBN:9780470108727
Showing you how you can blow away the default system settings and get Ubuntu to behave however you want, this down and dirty book will help you take total control of your Ubuntu system by optimizing its appearance, speed, usability, and security.
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Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration: From Novice to Professional (c)
by Apress
The type of the release is: eBook
In the PDF format with ISBN: 1590599233 and Pub Date: December 14, 2007
The size of the release is: 02 disks x 1.44mb
And released on: 01/10/2008
You love it as the world's most popular desktop Linux distribution, and
now Ubuntu is available at a server near you. Embracing the very same
features desktop users have grown to love, system administrators are
rapidly adopting Ubuntu due to their ability to configure, deploy, and
manage network services more effectively than ever. Practical Ubuntu
Server Administration guides you through all of the key configuration
and administration tasks you'll need to know. Whether you're interested
in adopting Ubuntu within a Fortune 500 environment or just want to use
Ubuntu to manage your home network, this book is your go-to guide to
using the distribution securely for a wide variety of network services.
Topics include file, print, web, and FTP management, command-line tips
and tricks, automated installation, configuration and deployment
processes, and kernel management.
What you'll learn
- Effectively and securely install, update, and deploy your Ubuntu
server.
- Configure your server to operate most effectively for a wide variety
of purposes, including as a web server, FTP server, and a file and
printer manager.
- Rev up your command-line knowledge by taking advantage of
little-known shell-related features, tips, and tricks.
- Remotely manage your server through a wide-variety of services.
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Beginning Ubuntu Linux
Beginning Ubuntu Linux, the award winning and bestselling Ubuntu book for beginners, is now in its third edition, presenting readers with an introduction to the world of Linux and the open source community. A detailed overview of Ubuntu installation and configuration process encourages you to take the plunge and switch to Linux, and from there you will learn how to wield total control over your newly installed operating system. Guided through the most commonly desired tasks such as printer configuration, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, performing office and Internet related tasks, as well as general system maintenance matters, authors Keir Thomas and Jaime Sicam will soon have you using and enjoying Ubuntu Linux and never looking back.
Ubuntu Kung Fu - Tips, Tricks, Hints, and Hacks (NEW)
390 pages | September 2008 | PDF | 6 MB
Ubuntu builds on a solid base of Debian Linux to create an award-winning operating system that’s light-years ahead of its competitors. Ubuntu consistently tops lists of the most popular Linuxes amongst professionals and enthusiasts; Dell recently embraced Ubuntu in its product lines after a user survey indicated overwhelming public support.
Ubuntu Kung Fu provides hints, hacks, tweaks and tricks for every level of user. Free of the usual dross that fills tips books, Ubuntu Kung Fu is written to be entertaining and, above all, readable. Its 300+ concise tips utilize and exploit hidden or lesser-known features to boost day-to-day productivity, and have more fun using Ubuntu. You’ll also find tips on tweaking Ubuntu, wrangling the system into shape, optimizing, enhancing security, and lots more. Learn what extraordinary things can be done with Ubuntu.
If you’re migrating from Windows or Mac OS X, this book is for you. These tips have one aim—to produce results as quickly as possible, in an environment where you can polish your skills as you read.
Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition presents comprehensive coverage of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution.
This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You will learn how to set up a workstation or a server, and you will find complete details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software.
Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition includes a range of coverage: From the software you need in your everyday work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more.
For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window system, Linux programming, web server administration, and network administration.
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The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available for Exam LPI 199
With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, Ubuntu Certified Professional Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.
100% complete coverage of all official objectives for exam LPI 199
Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam