Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition: Covering 10.10 and 11.04 (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Matthew Helmke (Author), Andrew Hudson (Author), Paul Hudson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 24, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0672333449 | ISBN-13: 978-0672333446 | Edition: 6

Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition presents advanced coverage of the popular Ubuntu distribution of Linux. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly and easy-to-use Linux distribution that remains useful to power users.

 

This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You will learn how to set up a workstation or a server, details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software, and you will find topics of interest to both casual and serious developers.

 

Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition includes a range of coverage: From the software you need everyday for productivity and enjoyment, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly, to advanced topics like systems administration and software development, and much more.

 

Some books excel at helping beginners take baby steps. There is some beginning material in Ubuntu Unleashed 2011 Edition. However, this book is intended for anyone who wants to move beyond the basics of using Ubuntu into the realm of an intermediate or advanced user.

 

• Install and configure Ubuntu
• Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running
• Configure and customize your graphic user interface
• Manage Linux services and users
• Secure your machine and your network from intruders
• Configure a firewall
• Share files with Windows users using Samba
• Get productive with office tools
• Use multimedia programs
• Play games
• Set up and run various types of servers
• Learn the basics of several programming languages
• Learn how to write a software application quickly
• Participate in Ubuntu QA testing
• Tune your system for maximum performance
• Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules

 

Ubuntu 10.10 on DVD

DVD includes the full Ubuntu 10.10 distribution for Intel x86 computers as well as the complete OpenOffice.org office suite and hundreds of additional programs and utilities.

Free Upgrade!

Purchase this book anytime in 2011 and receive a free Ubuntu 11.04 Upgrade Kit by mail (U.S. or Canada only) after Ubuntu 11.04 is released.

See inside back cover for details.

 

Category: Operating Systems/Linux

Covers: Ubuntu 10.10

User Level: Intermediate—Advanced

 

 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Matthew Helmke is an active member of the Ubuntu community. He is an administrator for the Ubuntu Forums (ubuntuforums.org) and chairman of the Ubuntu Forums Council. He coauthored the most recent editions of The Official Ubuntu Book. Matthew first used UNIX in 1987 while studying LISP on a Vax in a summer program at Northern Arizona University. He has run a business using only free and open-source software, has consulted, and is currently working on a master's degree in Information Resources and Library Science at the University of Arizona while working as the Senior Technical Documentation Specialist for iPlant Collaborative (iplantcollaborative.org). The iPlant Collaborative project, among other things, is creating an advanced cyberinfrastructure to help biologists solve grand challenges in the plant sciences. You can find out more about Matthew at matthewhelmke.com or drop him a line with errata or suggestions at [e-mail].
 
Andrew Hudson is a freelance journalist who specializes in writing about Linux. He has significant experience in Red Hat and Debian-based Linux distributions and deployments and can often be found sitting at his keyboard tweaking various settings and config files just for the hell of it. He lives in Wiltshire, which is a county of England, along with his wife, Bernice, and their son, John. Andrew does not like Emacs. He can be reached at [e-mail].
 
Paul Hudson is a recognized expert in open-source technologies. He is also a professional developer and full-time journalist for Future Publishing. His articles have appeared in Mac Format, PC Answers, PC Format, PC Plus, and Linux Format. Paul is passionate about free software in all its forms and uses a mix of Linux and BSD to power his desktops and servers. Paul likes Emacs. Paul can be contacted through hudzilla.org.

Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: Sams Publishing; 6 edition (December 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672333449
• ISBN-13: 978-0672333446
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.6 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #565,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Already learning more about Linux.. February 10, 2011

By Jtronix

Format:Paperback

At the time I'm writing this there's one review below written by Mr. Stump who is spiteful because he wiped out his Windows file system.

So let me offer some advice:
This book mentions a program called Wubi that will allow you to install Ubuntu from within Windows (in MINUTES I might add) and won't wipe out your MBR or your files because you ignorantly hit "Format disk" without knowing exactly what it meant.

Now, I have tried to use Linux a few times in the past and the learning curve makes it difficult to operate. I'm incredibly proficient with PCs running Windows, but Linux has always been pretty difficult for me.

This book has helped clear up many of the things I didn't understand before. Currently I'm only in Chapter 11 but I've learned more about running Linux in the last four hours reading this book than I ever have before.

Give it a shot!

Don't be like Mr. Stump and wipe out your file system.

Maybe do a little research first. Learn what partitioning is. Maybe use another Linux disc called Parted Magic to resize and partition your drive properly using the right file system.
Maybe not blame a good book and give it one star for your own ignorant actions.

Okay I'm done.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Ubuntu if you've never used Linux before June 13, 2011

By Satisfied_Customer

Format:Paperback

I am new to Linux and of course to Ubuntu. I have used DOS for two decades, so I am used to command line prompts, and to Mac OS X which is a GUI interface over unix, another command line prompt operating system.

Ubuntu was recommended to me to try as it has the best of both worlds: a Mac-like GUI over a unix-type command line prompt system. I was doing all right with Ubuntu until I found this book; then my knowledge of Ubuntu and Linux went up exponentially!

This book gets my highest recommendation. It is easy to use and to understand. No need to hire a tutor; this book has it all! Thank you for writing this book. It explains everything an end user like myself needs to know.

10/10

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars It is nice useful book February 21, 2011

By Reba "fly me to the moon"

Format:Paperback

It is good book. It may be the best Ubuntu specific book for a not technical reader. I installed this Ubuntu 10.10, 4-Disks DVD Installation and Reference Set, Ed.2011 and while it comes with fair amount of books and info included, I found this book to be very useful and very specific. I will not be reading it from cover to cover, as I have no intention to write scripts or use all of the described features, but the book definitely delivers. I would agree with another review that much of the content is shared with a book for a previous version, but I see no problem in it. Ubuntu is still Ubuntu, bash is still bash and as far as the explanations work, I see no reason for an author to remake it. It apparently reflects the current state of affair in Ubuntu, it explains many things quite well. i got this book without disk, nor I needed one, but so far it was good reference book for me.