Download or read book Moving to Ubuntu Linux written by Marcel Gagné and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals Ubuntu's power and helps you migrate from Windows faster. This work teaches you how to do virtually anything with Ubuntu - write documents, create spreadsheets, surf the Web, use email, listen to music, watch movies, and play games.
Download or read book Beginning Ubuntu Linux written by Emilio Raggi and published by Apress. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ubuntu Linux is the fastest growing Linux-based operating system, and Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition teaches all of us—including those who have never used Linux—how to use it productively, whether you come from Windows or the Mac or the world of open source. Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition shows you how to take advantage of Lucid Lynx. Based on the best-selling previous edition, Emilio Raggi maintains a fine balance between teaching Ubuntu and introducing new features. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you'll be introduced to the 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 from the book's DVD, as you are guided through common tasks such as configuring the system's graphical user interface (GUI), listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance. This book also 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.
Download or read book Moving to Ubuntu Linux written by Marcel Gagné and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2006-08-17 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Ubuntu, Today’s Hottest Linux Everyone’s talking about Ubuntu–it’s not just 100% free, it’s the most useful, practical desktop Linux ever! Now, Linux expert Marcel Gagné reveals Ubuntu’s amazing power and helps you migrate from Windows faster than you ever thought possible. Moving to Ubuntu Linux will teach you how to do virtually anything with Ubuntu–write documents, create spreadsheets, surf the Web, use email, listen to music, watch movies, and play games. Install Ubuntu fast, with easy, step-by-step instructions Take control, with the GNOME desktop environment and Nautilus file manager Browse the Internet using Firefox, the powerful browser that’s quickly replacing Microsoft Internet Explorer Find and install all the software you’ll ever need, with Ubuntu’s powerful Synaptic package manager Send email, track contacts, create calendars, and manage all your personal information with Evolution Organize digital photos, rip music, burn and play CDs, watch movies, create graphics, and more Discover the world of Linux games, and learn how to run Windows games on your Ubuntu PC Set up an efficient, convenient network for your home or small business Customize your desktop so it’s perfectly comfortable and totally efficient
Download or read book The Linux Command Line 2nd Edition written by William Shotts and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer--now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell (or command line). Along the way you'll learn the timeless skills handed down by generations of experienced, mouse-shunning gurus: file navigation, environment configuration, command chaining, pattern matching with regular expressions, and more. In addition to that practical knowledge, author William Shotts reveals the philosophy behind these tools and the rich heritage that your desktop Linux machine has inherited from Unix supercomputers of yore. As you make your way through the book's short, easily-digestible chapters, you'll learn how to: • Create and delete files, directories, and symlinks • Administer your system, including networking, package installation, and process management • Use standard input and output, redirection, and pipelines • Edit files with Vi, the world's most popular text editor • Write shell scripts to automate common or boring tasks • Slice and dice text files with cut, paste, grep, patch, and sed Once you overcome your initial "shell shock," you'll find that the command line is a natural and expressive way to communicate with your computer. Just don't be surprised if your mouse starts to gather dust.
Download or read book Official Ubuntu Book written by Benjamin Mako Hill and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2006 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ubuntu Linux Bible written by William von Hagen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-13 with total page 1333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Ubuntu written by Robin Nixon and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-follow guide takes new Ubuntu users beyond the basic programs to highlight the system's practical applications for everyday use. Includes a DVD with several Ubuntu editions for various types of users.
Download or read book Ubuntu for Non Geeks 4th Edition written by Rickford Grant and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on using the latest Ubuntu release, covering such topics as installation, customizing the GNOME panel, installing applications, using printers and scanners, connecting to the Internet, using multimedia, and security.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux written by Mark G. Sobell and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2011 with total page 1307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Complete, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Ubuntu Linux The #1 Ubuntu server resource, fully updated for Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx)-the Long Term Support (LTS) release many companies will rely on for years! Updated JumpStarts help you set up Samba, Apache, Mail, FTP, NIS, OpenSSH, DNS, and other complex servers in minutes Hundreds of up-to-date examples, plus comprehensive indexes that deliver instant access to answers you can trust Mark Sobell's A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux®, Third Edition, is the most thorough and up-to-date reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu, and also offers comprehensive coverage of servers--critical for anybody interested in unleashing the full power of Ubuntu. This edition has been fully updated for Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), a milestone Long Term Support (LTS) release, which Canonical will support on desktops until 2013 and on servers until 2015. Sobell walks you through every essential feature and technique, from installing Ubuntu to working with GNOME, Samba, exim4, Apache, DNS, NIS, LDAP, g ufw, firestarter, iptables, even Perl scripting. His exceptionally clear explanations demystify everything from networking to security. You'll find full chapters on running Ubuntu from the command line and desktop (GUI), administrating systems, setting up networks and Internet servers, and much more. Fully updated JumpStart sections help you get complex servers running--often in as little as five minutes. Sobell draws on his immense Linux knowledge to explain both the "hows" and the "whys" of Ubuntu. 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, you'll find everything you need here--now, and for many years to come. The world's most practical Ubuntu Linux book is now even more useful! This book delivers Hundreds of easy-to-use Ubuntu examples Important networking coverage, including DNS, NFS, and Cacti Coverage of crucial Ubuntu topics such as sudo and the Upstart init daemon More detailed, usable coverage of Internet server configuration, including Apache (Web) and exim4 (email) servers State-of-the-art security techniques, including up-to-date firewall setup techniques using gufw and iptables, and a full chapter on OpenSSH A complete introduction to Perl scripting for automated administration Deeper coverage of essential admin tasks-from managing users to CUPS printing, configuring LANs to building a kernel Complete instructions on keeping Ubuntu systems up-to-date using aptitude, Synaptic, and the Software Sources window And much more...including a 500+ term glossary Includes DVD! Get the full version of Lucid Lynx, the latest Ubuntu LTS release!
Download or read book Ubuntu Linux For Dummies written by Paul G. Sery and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Ubuntu Hacks written by Jonathan Oxer and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2006-06-14 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ubuntu Linux--the most popular Linux distribution on the planet--preserves the spirit embodied in the ancient African word ubuntu, which means both "humanity to others" and "I am what I am because of who we all are." Ubuntu won the Linux Journal Reader's Choice Award for best Linux distribution and is consistently the top-ranked Linux variant on DistroWatch.com. The reason this distribution is so widely popular is that Ubuntu is designed to be useful, usable, customizable, and always available for free worldwide. Ubuntu Hacks is your one-stop source for all of the community knowledge you need to get the most out of Ubuntu: a collection of 100 tips and tools to help new and experienced Linux users install, configure, and customize Ubuntu. With this set of hacks, you can get Ubuntu Linux working exactly the way you need it to. Learn how to: Install and test-drive Ubuntu Linux. Keep your system running smoothly Turn Ubuntu into a multimedia powerhouse: rip and burn discs, watch videos, listen to music, and more Take Ubuntu on the road with Wi-Fi wireless networking, Bluetooth, etc. Hook up multiple displays and enable your video card's 3-D acceleration Run Ubuntu with virtualization technology such as Xen and VMware Tighten your system's security Set up an Ubuntu-powered server Ubuntu Hacks will not only show you how to get everything working just right, you will also have a great time doing it as you explore the powerful features lurking within Ubuntu. "Put in a nutshell, this book is a collection of around 100 tips and tricks which the authors choose to call hacks, which explain how to accomplish various tasks in Ubuntu Linux. The so called hacks range from down right ordinary to the other end of the spectrum of doing specialised things...More over, each and every tip in this book has been tested by the authors on the latest version of Ubuntu (Dapper Drake) and is guaranteed to work. In writing this book, it is clear that the authors have put in a lot of hard work in covering all facets of configuring this popular Linux distribution which makes this book a worth while buy." -- Ravi Kumar, Slashdot.org
Download or read book Ubuntu Linux Toolbox written by Christopher Negus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-25 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this handy, compact guide, you’ll explore a ton of powerful Ubuntu Linux commands while you learn to use Ubuntu Linux as the experts do: from the command line. Try out more than 1,000 commands to find and get software, monitor system health and security, and access network resources. Then, apply the skills you learn from this book to use and administer desktops and servers running Ubuntu, Debian, and KNOPPIX or any other Linux distribution.
Download or read book Ubuntu Linux Toolbox 1000 Commands for Power Users written by Christopher Negus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-08-19 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated bestseller from Linux guru Chris Negus is packed with an array of new and revised material As a longstanding bestseller, Ubuntu Linux Toolbox has taught you how to get the most out Ubuntu, the world's most popular Linux distribution. With this anticipated new edition, Christopher Negus returns with a host of new and expanded coverage on tools for managing file systems, ways to connect to networks, techniques for securing Ubuntu systems, and a look at the latest Long Term Support (LTS) release of Ubuntu, all aimed at getting you up and running with Ubuntu Linux quickly. Covers installation, configuration, shell primer, the desktop, administrations, servers, and security Delves into coverage of popular applications for the web, productivity suites, and e-mail Highlights setting up a server (Apache, Samba, CUPS) Boasts a handy trim size so that you can take it with you on the go Ubuntu Linux Toolbox, Second Edition prepares you with a host of updated tools for today's environment, as well as expanded coverage on everything you know to confidently start using Ubuntu today.
Download or read book Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users written by Nathan Haines and published by Apress. This book was released on 2015-09-23 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users is your comprehensive guide to using Ubuntu. You already know how to use a computer running Windows or OS X, but learning a new operating system can feel daunting. If you've been afraid to try Ubuntu because you don't know where to start, this book will show you how to get the most out of Ubuntu for work, home, and play. You'll be introduced to a wide selection of software and settings that will make your computer ready to work for you. Ubuntu makes your computing life easy. Ubuntu's Software Updater keeps all of your software secure and up-to-date. Browsing the Internet becomes faster and safer. Creating documents and sharing with others is built right in. Enjoying your music and movie libraries helps you unwind. In addition to a tour of Ubuntu's modern and easy-to-use interface, you'll also learn how to: • Understand the advantages of Ubuntu and its variants—Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and more • Install Ubuntu on its own or alongside your computer's existing operating system • Search Ubuntu's catalog of thousands of applications—all ready to install with a single click • Work with files and disks that were created with Windows and OS X • Run simple, interesting tasks and games using the command line • Customize Ubuntu in powerful ways and get work done with virtual machines Ubuntu is the world’s third most popular operating system and powers desktop and laptop computers, servers, private and public clouds, phones and tablets, and embedded devices. There's never been a better time to install Ubuntu and move to an open source way of life. Get started with Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users today!
Download or read book Ubuntu written by Neal Krawetz and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tune, tweak, and change the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system! Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops, and servers, and is used by millions of people around the world. This book provides you with practical hacks and tips that are not readily available online, in FAQ files, or any other Ubuntu book on the market so that you can customize your Ubuntu system for your specific needs. Bridging the gap between introductory information and overly technical coverage, this unique resource presents complex hacks and ways to extend them. You'll feast on numerous tips, hints, and little-known secrets for getting the most out of your Ubuntu system. Coverage includes: Hacking the Installation Selecting a Distribution Selecting the Ubuntu Version The 10-Step Boot Configuration Booting Variations and Troubleshooting Tweaking the BusyBox Upgrading Issues with Ubuntu Configuring GRUB Customizing the User Environment Configuring Devices Adapting Input Devices Managing Software Communicating Online Collaborating Tuning Processes Multitasking Applications Locking Down Ubuntu Advanced Networking Enabling Services If you're a power user hungry for cutting-edge hacks to intensify your Ubuntu system, then this is the book for you! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Ubuntu 8 10 Linux Bible written by William von Hagen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 1584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring yourself up to date on everything you need to know about Ubuntu Linux The Ubuntu Linux Bible covers all of the latest developments in version 8.10 and 8.04, including tips for newcomers as well as expert guidance for seasoned system administrators. Learn about topics like the Gnome Desktop, the Bash shell, virtual machines, wireless networking, file sharing, and more. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Learn Linux Quickly written by Ahmed Alkabary and published by Ahmed Alkabary. This book was released on with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have always wanted to learn Linux but are still afraid to do so, this book is for you! A lot of people think of Linux as a sophisticated operating system that only hackers and geeks know how to use, and thus they abort their dream of learning Linux. Well, let me surprise you! Linux is simple and easy to learn, and this book is the ultimate proof! You may have stumbled across a variety of sources that all explain Linux in a complicated and dry manner. This book does exactly the opposite; it teaches you Linux in a delightful and friendly way so that you will never get bored, and you will always feel motivated to learn more. Learn Linux Quickly doesn't assume any prior Linux knowledge, which makes it a perfect fit for beginners. Nevertheless, intermediate and advanced Linux users will still find this book very useful as it goes through a wide range of topics. Learn Linux Quickly will teach you the following topics: · Installing Linux · Over 116 Linux Commands · User and Group Management · Linux Networking Fundamentals · Bash Scripting · Automate Boring Tasks with Cron Jobs · Create your Own Linux Commands · Linux Disk Partitioning and LVM · Finding Files on Linux · Understanding File Permissions · Linux Processes And much more! There is no time to waste here! Learn Linux Quickly and kick start your Linux career today!
