"A great resource covering Ubuntu from A to Z without all the extra fluff" -- Ryan Troy, administrator, Ubuntuforums.org. Read by over 500,000 people, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is the world's most popular Ubuntu book. Written by award-winning expert Keir Thomas, it will quickly transform you into a power user. In its clear and concise pages, you'll learn step-by-step about installation, the Ubuntu desktop, the tricks and techniques of efficient day-to-day usage, the command-line, software management, and, finally, system security. Appendixes provide a glossary of terms, and a guide to technical documentation.
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Keir Thomas is the world's most prolific and widely-read author writing about Ubuntu Linux. In 2006 he wrote the award-winning Beginning Ubuntu Linux (ISBN: 978-1590599914), the first English-language book to cover Ubuntu. A consistent best-seller, it was recently updated to a fourth edition. Thomas is also the author of Ubuntu Kung Fu (978-1934356227), the #1 best-selling Linux book that contains over 300 tips, tricks, hints, and hacks for Ubuntu users of all levels. In addition, he is the author of Beginning SUSE Linux (978-1590596746), and, with Shashank Sharma, Beginning Fedora (978-1590598559).
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By E. Nasto
Format:Paperback
This book is probably the most helpful book on Ubuntu I have read. It feature's up-to-date information, and most of all it's also available FREE on pdf format online. It really features EVERYTHING you need to know on Ubuntu for the beginner and for more experienced user. I consider myself an experienced user and I learned plenty from this book. I highly recommend it for the newcomer to Ubuntu and the more experienced user.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent coverage of the Ubuntu essentials for the power Windows user
April 11, 2009
By P. Pimental
Format:Paperback
What I most like about this book is that there is zero fluff from page 1 until the end of this book. And although I have been using Ubuntu since 7.04, I still learned from this book. I think the target audience for this book is the experienced Windows power user/ administrator who wants to try Linux as that is the user that will find something useful on just about every page. I did. However, the average Windows user may better benefit from the Official Ubuntu book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By M. Helmke
Format:Paperback
This book gives a great introduction to Ubuntu Linux, one that is clear, easy to read, and filled with useful information for the newcomer along with many tips useful to more intermediate and advanced users.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book that covers may topics.
This book covers so much in depth of topics for new Ubuntu students that it has a permanent place next to the computer.
Published 5 months ago by Kermit D. Reno, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a book about Linux
It's what I expected. It's a book about Linux, which means it's not really much of a popular page turner.
Published 5 months ago by C. Hafemann
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book. Buen libro
Keir Thomas wrote a concise and very useful book. Great for beginners in ubuntu and almost any debian GNU/LInux based ditro.
Breve conciso y compacto.
Breve conciso y compacto.
Published on July 5, 2010 by Edgar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Has what you need
I have a background in software development, but that was 10 years ago. This has been a perfect refresher. So far every question I have has been answered.
Published on April 23, 2010 by D. Friedman
3.0 out of 5 stars
good little reference guide
I really have to use Ubuntu more to know if this book is good, but so far it's been helpful.
Published on February 26, 2010 by Nashville Don
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Linus Ubuntu Instruction Guide!
As a newbi to Linux Ubuntu operating systems, this guide was just the thing I needed!
Published on January 30, 2010 by Keith Shilhavy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just okay
Already have a few ubuntu books, saw this one and thought it might be good for on the road. It's okay but not enough of what I was looking for to be truly useful.
Published on December 26, 2009 by L. Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Transitioning to Linux
I highly recommend the book as an essential reference to Windows power users with command line experience transitioning to Linux.
Published on October 9, 2009 by Francis M. Ita-as
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for first time use
This book is an excellent reference - especially for ubuntu first-time users. I recommend it!!
Published on September 17, 2009 by Dennis Laskowski
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must-have!
For anyone brave enough as i was to leave Windows behind for Good and move on to an operating system that is smart, fast and above all FUN, such as Ubuntu, this book is a must-have... Read more
Published on July 18, 2009 by J. Shenk
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