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Ubuntu: Up and Running: A Power User's Desktop Guide
Ubuntu for everyone! This popular Linux-based operating system is perfect for people with little technical background. It's simple to install, and easy to use -- with a strong focus on security. Up and Running shows you the ins and outs of this system with a complete hands-on tour. You'll learn how Ubuntu works, how to quickly configure and maintain Ubuntu 10.04, and how to use this unique operating system for networking, business, and home entertainment.This book includes a DVD with the complete Ubuntu system and several specialized editions -- including the Mythbuntu multimedia release.Choose among three desktop GNOME, KDE, or XFCEConnect printers, sound cards, cameras, webcams, and iPhonesUse the Linux filesystem with either the desktop or the command lineLearn networking functions, such as file and folder sharing and Internet accessGet an in-depth introduction to the OpenOffice.org business productivity suiteLearn how to use WINE to run Windows programsImplement upgrades quickly and easilyFind out where to get, and how to install, other great software for Linux
464 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Robin Nixon
100 books25 followersRobin has over 30 years experience of writing software, and developing websites and apps. He also has an extensive history of writing about computers and technology, with a portfolio of over 500 published magazine articles and almost 30 books, many of which have been translated into other languages. He is also a prolific Internet video course instructor.
As well as IT, his interests include motivational psychology (which he also writes about), artificial intelligence research, many types of music (both playing and listening to), playing and creating board games, and enjoying good food and drink .
Robin lives on the south-east coast of England (where he writes full time), along with his five children and wife, Julie (a trained nurse and university lecturer). Between them they also foster three disabled children.
As well as IT, his interests include motivational psychology (which he also writes about), artificial intelligence research, many types of music (both playing and listening to), playing and creating board games, and enjoying good food and drink .
Robin lives on the south-east coast of England (where he writes full time), along with his five children and wife, Julie (a trained nurse and university lecturer). Between them they also foster three disabled children.
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August 18, 2010
Very good book for the complete newbie and for those who have an incomplete knowledge of this operating system. There are some quirks, but I will post a more extensive review next month.
If you want to try out Ubuntu, this book will prove very helpful.
If you want to try out Ubuntu, this book will prove very helpful.
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