Ubuntu Linux For Dummies [Paperback]

Paul G. Sery (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470125055 | ISBN-13: 978-0470125052 | Publication Date: April 30, 2007

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.

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From the Back Cover

Get acquainted with Ubuntu and

taste the freedom

Set up a workstation, connect to a wireless network, get online, and more

Ubuntu is about community — in this case, the Linux community, which is pretty friendly. So is this book, and it will have you up and running with Ubuntu in no time. You'll not only discover how to use the live version, but also how to install it permanently, use Ubuntu for daily work, and even play with multimedia.

• Try Ubuntu without permanently installing it

• Connect to a network via dialup or broadband

• Explore the GNOME® graphical desktop environment

• Set up calendars and e-mail clients

• Listen to MP3 and live Internet audio

About the Author

Paul G. Sery is a Computer Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories and project leader for Linux thincomputing. Previously, he designed, implemented, and managed Sandia's computer and network systems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (April 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470125055
• ISBN-13: 978-0470125052
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginning, May 11, 2008

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W. Newton (Newport News, VA) - See all my reviews
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This provides a great beginning overview to Ubuntu Linux and had some very interesting history about it. Switching from Microsoft to Linux, this book carefully explained the similarities and differences. Because Ubuntu is very intuitive, some of the book's sections were simplistic, but thorough in the explanation. Overall, a very good starting point in learning the new OS.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Read on..., August 5, 2008

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Alex Vox (Winnetka, IL) - See all my reviews

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I have long shelve of books on linux and unix. This is one decent book on ubuntu but it is what the title says: it is book for a very beginner and in this role it is very credible reading. You should not expect from it any "advanced" subjects, but it walks you trough first time ubuntu experience. It outlines and crisply describes basic things for first time users. It is not up to current version, but it is still very reliable.
If you are looking for more than merely basic guide see Ubuntu, Kubuntu 8.04 and Linux Training Library 2DVDs+CD as it comes with great PDF library on CD.
If you never touched Linux before you probably need the Linux/Unix course see Linux and UNIX for a beginner complete training suite, 4DVDs + 2CDs ed.2008

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, September 18, 2007

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Kimberly A. Russell - See all my reviews
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This was even better than I expected. Not only is the book ease to understand but it comes with a free verson of the programs it describes. This was just great.