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Ubuntu: Up and Running: A Power User's Desktop Guide

By Robin Nixon

Ubuntu: Up and Running: A Power User's Desktop Guide

By Robin Nixon

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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. Ubuntu: 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 environments: GNOME, KDE, or XFCE * Connect printers, sound cards, cameras, webcams, and iPhones * Use the Linux filesystem with either the desktop or the command line * Learn networking functions, such as file and folder sharing and Internet access * Get an in-depth introduction to the OpenOffice.org business productivity suite * Learn how to use WINE to run Windows programs * Implement upgrades quickly and easily * Find out where to get, and how to install, other great software for Linux
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
464
Release Date:
2010-04-20
Publication Date:
2010-04-30
Publisher:
OREILLY MEDIA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0596804849
ISBN13:
9780596804848
Weight:
663 g
Height:
181 cm
Width:
231 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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