xxviii, 628 p. : 24 cm
A guide to Ubuntu Linux covers such topics as installation, hardware components, the BASH shell, multimedia, office tasks, software instllation and removal, and data backup
Includes index

Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Sixth Edition

Raggi, Emilio, Thomas, Keir, van Vugt, Sander

Keir Thomas, Keir Thomas, and Sander van Vugt

Thomas, Keir; Thomas, Keir; Vugt, Sander van

New York, NY: Apress ;

6th ed., New York, NY, New York State, 2011

United States, United States of America

6th ed., New edition, New York, 2011

1st edition, 2011

Includes index.

<p>This sixth edition of <b>Beginning Ubuntu Linux</b> introduces all of us—newbies, power users and system administrators—to the Natty Narwhal Ubuntu release.</p>
<p>Based on the bestselling fifth edition, this edition introduces the new Unity interface while not neglecting the finely-tuned administration techniques for new users present in previous editions. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you’ll be introduced to the complete world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services.</p>
<p>You’ll learn how to control the Ubuntu system which you just installed as you are guided through common tasks, such as configuring the system's graphical user interface, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance. Emilio also introduces the improved software center and Ubuntu's multitouch capabilities. This book supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration and security—essential for any Ubuntu user—while not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the Cloud.</p>
<p class="null1">What you’ll learn</p>
<ul>
<li>Use Ubuntu as a daily desktop on your laptop or PC</li>
<li>Complete office tasks, such as creating Microsoft Office-compatible documents and spreadsheets, using e-mail, and managing contacts</li>
<li>Listen to MP3s, manage pictures and CDs, and watch movies using a user-friendly Linux desktop</li>
<li>Configure Ubuntu's printer- and file-sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your network</li>
<li>Configure and use Ubuntu's multitouch capabilities</li>
<li>Administer and secure your Ubuntu machine</li>
</ul>
<b>Who this book is for</b>
<p>Everyone interested in or already using Ubuntu—no exceptions.</p>
<p class="null1">Table of Contents</p>
<ol>
<li>Meet Ubuntu Linux</li>
<li>GNU "slash" Linux</li>
<li>Pre-installation Steps</li>
<li>Installing Ubuntu</li>
<li>Solving Installation Problems</li>
<li>Booting Ubuntu for the First Time</li>
<li>Getting Everything Up and Running</li>
<li>How to Secure Your Computer</li>
<li>Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right</li>
<li>Managing Your Data</li>
<li>A World of Applications</li>
<li>Working with Text Files</li>
<li>Making the Move to OpenOffice.org</li>
<li>Communicating with Others</li>
<li>Social Networks and Cloud Computing</li>
<li>Digital Audio Movies and Multimedia Digital Photos</li>
<li>Playing Games</li>
<li>Installing and Removing Software</li>
<li>Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions</li>
<li>Optimizing Your System</li>
<li>Backing Up Data</li>
<li>Scheduling Tasks</li>
<li>Accessing Computers</li>
<li>Remotely Taking Control of the System</li>
<li>Appendix 1: Introducing the BASH Shell</li>
<li>Appendix 2: Glossary of Linux Terms</li>
<li>Appendix 3: Getting Further Help</li>
<li>Appendix 4: Exploring the Digital Download and Other Ubuntu Versions</li>
</ol>

Annotation This sixth edition ofBeginning Ubuntu Linuxintroduces all of usnewbies, power users and system administratorsto the Natty Narwhal Ubuntu release. Based on the bestselling fifth edition, this edition introduces the new Unity interface while not neglecting the finely-tuned administration techniques fornew userspresent in previous editions. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, youll be introduced to the complete world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services. Youll learn how to control the Ubuntu system which you just installed as you are guided through common tasks, such as configuring the system's graphical user interface, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance. Emilio also introduces the improved software center andUbuntu's multitouch capabilities. This book supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration and securityessential for any Ubuntu userwhile not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the Cloud. What youll learnUse Ubuntu as a daily desktop on your laptop or PCComplete office tasks, such as creating Microsoft Office-compatible documents and spreadsheets, using e-mail, and managing contactsListen to MP3s, manage pictures and CDs, and watch movies using a user-friendly Linux desktopConfigure Ubuntu's printer- and file-sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your networkConfigure and use Ubuntu's multitouch capabilitiesAdminister and secure your Ubuntu machineWho this book is forEveryone interested in or already using Ubuntuno exceptions. Table of ContentsMeet Ubuntu LinuxGNU "slash" LinuxPre-installation StepsInstalling UbuntuSolving Installation ProblemsBooting Ubuntu for the First TimeGetting Everything Up and RunningHow to Secure Your ComputerPersonalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just RightManaging Your DataA World of ApplicationsWorking with Text FilesMaking the Move to OpenOffice.orgCommunicating with OthersSocial Networks and Cloud ComputingDigital Audio Movies and Multimedia Digital PhotosPlaying GamesInstalling and Removing SoftwareUnderstanding Linux Users and File PermissionsOptimizing Your SystemBacking Up DataScheduling TasksAccessing ComputersRemotely Taking Control of the SystemAppendix 1:Introducing the BASH ShellAppendix2: Glossary of Linux TermsAppendix 3: Getting Further HelpAppendix4: Exploring the Digital Download and Other Ubuntu Versions

This sixth edition of Beginning Ubuntu Linux introduces all of us—newbies, power users and system administrators—to the Natty Narwhal Ubuntu release. Based on the bestselling fifth edition, this edition introduces the new Unity interface while not neglecting the finely-tuned administration techniques for new users present in previous editions. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you’ll be introduced to the complete world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services. You’ll learn how to control the Ubuntu system which you just installed as you are guided through common tasks, such as configuring the system's graphical user interface, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance. Emilio also introduces the improved software center and Ubuntu's multitouch capabilities. This book supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration andsecurity—essential for any Ubuntu user—while not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the Cloud.
Erscheinungsdatum: 11.10.2011

2023-06-28