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The indispensable and concise guide to Ubuntu, read by over half a million people! Ideal for ALL releases of Ubuntu! Written by award-winning author Keir Thomas, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference quickly transforms its readers into experts. In its clear and concise pages, you learn step-by-step about installation--getting Ubuntu onto your computer--after which you learn how to configure your computer's hardware. Following this you are introduced to the Ubuntu desktop, and the tricks and techniques of efficient day-to-day usage. The book then describes the highways of the Ubuntu filesystem, and gives a full run-down of the Ubuntu file manager. Next, the command-line is tackled in-depth, after which software management is explained. Finally, system security is described. Appendixes provide a glossary, and a guide to technical documentation.

About the Author

Keir Thomas is one of the world's most prolific and widely-read authors 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 third 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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Paperback: 166 pages
Publisher: MacFreda Publishing (January 19, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1440478295
ISBN-13: 978-1440478291
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FOR THE BEGINNER AND MORE EXPIERIENCED, January 30, 2009

By	E. Nasto (Livonia, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book, January 26, 2009

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent coverage of the Ubuntu essentials for the power Windows user, April 11, 2009

By	P. Pimental "philbert" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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A great little book. Does exactly what it says on the cover. Good beginner level book for someone installing Linux in general or Ubuntu in particular for the first time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference
A must read for anyone wanting to start out in Linux. Best book for about $10 bucks that I have bought. Read it BEFORE putting the disk in your machine. It will make life easier.

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This book is an extremely useful addition to the Official Ubuntu Book .Lots of tips and tricks listed ,and many Command line codes .Well worth the outlay .

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