Download or read book Ubuntu 20 04 LTS Desktop written by Richard Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) release, focusing on applications and administrative tools. The emphasis here is on what users will face when using Ubuntu, covering topics like installation, applications, software management for Snap and APT, the Ubuntu desktops (GNOME, MATE, and KDE), shell commands, network connections, and system administration tasks. There are four parts: Getting Started, Applications, Desktops, and Administration. Part 1 focuses on getting started, covering Ubuntu information and resources, using the Ubuntu Live DVD/USB drive, installing and setting up Ubuntu, upgrading Ubuntu, basic use of the desktop interface, and connecting to wired and wireless networks. Repositories and their use are covered in detail, along with the new Snap system for managing Snap packages. Ubuntu Snap package management with Ubuntu Software, the snap command, the Snap Store are examined, as well as APT package management with Gnome Software, the Synaptic Package Manager, and the apt and apt-get commands. Part 2 keys in on office, multimedia, mail, Internet, and social media applications. Part 3 covers the Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Xubuntu, and Lubuntu desktops. as well as the BASH shell. The Ubuntu desktop, which uses GNOME, is examined in detail. Part 4 deals with administration topics, first discussing system tools like the GNOME system monitor, the Disk Usage Analyzer, Seahorse, and Disk Utility. Then a detailed chapter on Ubuntu system administration tools is presented, covering tasks such as managing users and file systems, Bluetooth setup, network folder sharing, backups, and printing. The network connections chapter covers a variety of network tasks, including manual configuration of wired and wireless connections, and firewalls.

Download or read book Ubuntu 22 04 LTS Desktop written by Richard Petersen and published by Surfing Turtle Press. This book was released on 2022-10-10 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) release, focusing on applications and administrative tools. The emphasis here is on what users will face when using Ubuntu, covering topics like installation, applications, software management for Snap and APT, the Ubuntu desktops (GNOME, MATE, and KDE), shell commands, network connections, and system administration tasks. There are four parts: Getting Started, Applications, Desktops, and Administration. Part 1 focuses on getting started, covering Ubuntu information and resources, using the Ubuntu Live DVD/USB drive, installing and setting up Ubuntu, upgrading Ubuntu, basic use of the desktop interface, and connecting to wired and wireless networks. Repositories and their use are covered in detail, along with the new Snap system for managing Snap packages. Ubuntu Snap package management with Ubuntu Software, the snap command, the Snap Store are examined, as well as APT package management with Gnome Software, the Synaptic Package Manager, and the apt and apt-get commands. Part 2 keys in on office, multimedia, mail, Internet, and social media applications. Part 3 covers the Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, Xubuntu, and Lubuntu desktops. as well as the BASH shell. The Ubuntu desktop, which uses GNOME, is examined in detail. Part 4 deals with administration topics, first discussing system tools like the GNOME system monitor, the Disk Usage Analyzer, Seahorse, and Disk Utility. Then a detailed chapter on Ubuntu system administration tools is presented, covering tasks such as managing users and file systems, Bluetooth setup, network folder sharing, backups, and printing. The network connections chapter covers a variety of network tasks, including manual configuration of wired and wireless connections, and firewalls.

Download or read book Ubuntu 9 04 Desktop Guide written by Ubuntu Documentation Project and published by Fultus Corporation. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Official Ubuntu Desktop Guide contains information on how to using Ubuntu in a desktop environment.

Download or read book Ubuntu 20 04 Essentials written by Neil Smyth and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the potential of Ubuntu 20.04 to manage your local machine and external servers with easeKey Features* Learn how to install Ubuntu on a clean disk drive and with the network installer* Find out how to set up a firewall to protect your system from vulnerable attacks* Explore file-sharing services such as Samba and NFS to share files from Ubuntu to third-party systemsBook DescriptionUbuntu is undeniably one of the most highly regarded and widely used Debian-based Linux distributions available today. Thanks to its ease of use and reliability, Ubuntu has a loyal following of Linux users and an active community of developers.Ubuntu 20.04 Essentials is designed to take you through the installation, use, and administration of the Ubuntu 20.04 distribution in detail. For beginners, the book covers topics such as operating system installation, the basics of the GNOME desktop environment, configuring email and web servers, and installing packages and system updates. Additional installation topics such as dual booting with Microsoft Windows are also covered along with crucial security topics such as configuring a firewall and user and group administration.For the experienced user, the book delves into topics such as remote desktop access, the Cockpit web interface, logical volume management (LVM), disk partitioning, and swap management. Further, it also explores KVM virtualization, Secure Shell (SSH), Linux containers, and file sharing using both Samba and NFS to provide a thorough overview of this enterprise-class operating system.What you will learn* Get to grips with the process of installing and booting Ubuntu* Configure SSH key-based authentication on Ubuntu* Create KVM virtual machines using Cockpit and the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)* Install, run, and manage containers on Ubuntu* Send and receive emails using a third-party SMTP relay server* Add a new disk to an Ubuntu volume group and logical volumeWho this book is forIf you are into network engineering or system administration or are a Linux enthusiast looking to get hands-on with Ubuntu 20.04 to manage local and virtual machines, this book is for you. A solid understanding of basic Linux commands and knowledge of Ubuntu is recommended.

Download or read book Ubuntu 16 04 LTS Desktop written by Richard Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Desktop: Applications and Administration" covers the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) release, focusing on applications and administrative tools. The emphasis here is on what users will face when using Ubuntu, covering topics like installation, applications, software management, desktops, shell commands, network connections, and system administration tasks. The Ubuntu Desktop (Unity), Kubuntu, Ubuntu Mate, and Ubuntu GNOME desktops are examined in detail. 16.04 introduces several new features, as well as numerous smaller modifications. It is a long-term support release. The Ubuntu desktop with the Unity interface is examined in detail. Unity uses a launcher and a dash to manage access to applications and devices.

Download or read book The Smarthome Book written by Andrew Howe and published by Andrew Howe. This book was released on with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology is playing an increasingly more important part in our homes as well as our day to day lives. Get this simple to read guide to be introduced to structured wiring and smarthome concepts. It will not only take you through the requirements necessary to implement these upgrades but also provide a long list of inspirational and useful ideas to help make your smarthome upgrade not only a reality but fun! Through the chapters of this book we cover the various topics and components which will provide an insight into upgrading your home and making it smart. Considering a renovation or a new build? Then look no further, as this will detail the basics of home cinema, whole house audio and video systems, security with remote monitoring, energy efficiency and how best to set up your data network, all wrapped up in an easy to read format, with easily laid out diagrams and a glossary of terms and links at the end to further your quest. Consider how long people spend deciding what flooring to lay down or what tiles to place in the kitchen or bathroom. Now consider how long people spend on what type of cabling will allow them to have that cool minimalist look in their renovation! Those hidden wires, the intelligent lighting, the surround sound, the energy efficient heating. Read this book before speaking to your electrician or installer. Save yourself time and money by being prepared.

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.

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Download or read book Ubuntu 10 04 Lts Desktop Guide written by Ubuntu Documentation Project and published by Fultus Corporation. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official "Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Desktop Guide" contains information on how to using Ubuntu in a desktop environment.

Download or read book Ubuntu 18 04 LTS Desktop written by Richard Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explore Ubuntu applications, desktops, and administrative tools; Examine the Ubuntu GNOME Desktop within the dock; Explore the Kubuntu KDE desktop with activities, plasmoids, and KWin effects; Examine the Ubuntu Mate Desktop, with GNOME 2 like panels, menus, and applets; Explore the Ubuntu GNOME Desktop, using the advanced GNOME 3 interface; Use office suites, editors, mailers, web browsers, FTP clients, and social networking applications; Manage the software with the GNOME Software, the Synaptic Package Manager, and Discover; Review the Xubuntu and Lubuntu Desktops; Examine photo management applications, video and multimedia configuration, and music, video, and tv players; Examine Ubuntu desktop System Settings tools; Configure sound devices with PulseAudio; Set up a firewall with Gufw and FirewallD; Configure Windows access with Samba; Explore system administration, including managing users, backups, disk management, network connections, and system monitoring"--

Download or read book Express Guide Ubuntu Desktop 20 04 written by Shiv Kumar Goyal and published by . This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete beginner's guide for Ubuntu desktop users. This book gives users an overview on how to use Ubuntu desktop as windows replacement. No prior knowledge of Ubuntu is required. Discover how to get the most out of Ubuntu for work and home.

Download or read book Ubuntu 24 04 LTS Desktop written by Richard Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2024-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) release, focusing on applications and administrative tools. The emphasis here is on what users will face when using Ubuntu, covering topics like installation, applications, software management, the Ubuntu desktops (GNOME, MATE, and KDE), shell commands, network connections, and system administration tasks. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS introduces several new features, as well as numerous smaller modifications. It is a long-term support release. The Ubuntu desktop, which uses GNOME, is examined in detail, along with Snap and APT package management. The Ubuntu desktop uses a Dock and an Activities overview to manage access to applications and devices. In addition, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS desktop is based on GNOME 46, with several desktop configuration tools and the Settings dialog. In addition, features such as workspaces, extensions, and the GNOME Files file manager, are covered. The Kubuntu desktop, which uses KDE, provides a different interface using plasma containers to support panels, menus, activities, configuration tools, and widgets. Ubuntu MATE is based on the traditional GNOME 2 desktop, buy with alternative menus, panel layouts, and a dock. Part 1 focuses on getting started, covering Ubuntu information and resources, using Ubuntu Live USB/DVD drives, installing and setting up Ubuntu, upgrading Ubuntu, basic use of the desktop interface, and connecting to wired and wireless networks. Repositories and their use are covered in detail, along with the Snap system for managing Snap packages. Ubuntu Snap package management with the App Center and the snap command, as well as APT package management with Gnome Software, the Synaptic Package Manager, and the apt and apt-get commands. Part 2 focuses in on office, multimedia, mail, Internet, and social media applications such as the Evolution and Thunderbird email applications, the Videos media player, the Rhythmbox music player, and the LibreOffice office suite. The section includes coverage of the sound settings, Firefox Web browser, and FTP applications. Part 3 covers the Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Ubuntu MATE in detail. It also covers other Ubuntu flavors including Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Cinnamon, and Ubuntu Unity desktops. The Ubuntu desktop features a Dock, Activities overview, Applications overview, and a new System menu with Quick Setting buttons. The Kubuntu desktop is examined which is based on the KDE desktop with features such as widgets, activities, panels, menus, desktop effects, and the Discover software manager. Ubuntu MATE provides an the traditional GNOME 2 panels, but with alternative menus and panel layouts. It also provides a dock. All the desktops are different, but all access and install software from the Ubuntu APT software repositories and the Ubuntu Snap Store. All are also official Ubuntu Flavors, different desktops but the same compatible software, most of which can run on any of the flavors. The BASH shell interface is also explored, with its command editing, folder navigation, and file operations. Part 4 deals with administration topics, first discussing system tools like the GNOME system monitor, the Disk Usage Analyzer, Seahorse, and Disk Utility. Then a detailed chapter on Ubuntu system administration tools is presented, covering tasks such as managing users and file systems, Bluetooth setup, network folder sharing, backups, and printing. The network connections chapter covers a variety of network tasks, including manual configuration of wired and wireless connections, and firewalls (the Gufw and FirewallD applications).

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!

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Download or read book Beginning Ubuntu Linux written by Keir Thomas and published by Apress. This book was released on 2008-09-03 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition is the update to the best-selling first book introducing Ubuntu Linux. Adapted from Keir Thomas' best-selling "Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional" (Apress, 2005), Keir sets out to guide readers through the most commonly desired yet confusing concepts and tasks confronted by new Linux users. Purposely focused on end users to satisfy the growing interest in migrating away from windows to the increasingly mature Linux desktop platform, Beginning Ubuntu Linux serves as a guide to a rapid and transparent familiarization of those features most treasured by general and power desktop users alike.

Download or read book The Official Ubuntu Book written by Benjamin Hill and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2010-06-21 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ub>The Official Ubuntu Book, Fifth Edition, will get you up and running quickly. Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 10.04, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors explain Ubuntu 10.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Kubuntu, Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and Ubuntu Server. This complete guide also covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to new release versions and upgraded applications Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide from forums and other means to get the help you need quickly Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation Learn how to install Ubuntu on a netbook The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms. The disk is preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu, including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and Ubuntu Server.

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