Ubuntu Linux Bible: Featuring Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

Ubuntu Linux Bible: Featuring Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lest Price :$49.99 Sale Price: $31.67

Product Description Everything you need to know about Ubuntu—and then some! Ubuntu Linux is hotter than ever, and now you can jump in with Ubuntu 9.10 or 10.04 and this information-packed guide. Want to set up text files? Use the GNOME desktop or command-line tools? Create a virtualized machine? Set up mail, Samba, or NFS servers? Thoroughly covering everything from the basics for newcomers to the essentials for all users to practical enterprise management for system administrators, this is the Ubuntu book you need to succeed. Master Ubuntu fundamentals for desktop and servers Use the GNOME desktop and the Compiz Window Manager Manage your e-mail, contacts, calendar, IM, and Web access Work with the Bash shell and the command line Go wireless or create virtual machines with VirtualBox or KVM Manage users and groups and set up Kerberos authentication Set up Web, mail, print, Samba, NFS, and other servers Play games and work with multimedia What's on the CD-ROM? Test-drive Ubuntu 10.04 on your existing system without changing a thing using the Ubuntu Desktop CD included with this book. If you decide to install Ubuntu permanently, there is also an easy-to-use installer provided. The CD also includes: A special installer for installing Ubuntu on a system running Microsoft Windows, without having to re-partition the disk Sample documents, graphics files, and more to help you get the most out of Ubuntu CD-ROM Included Ubuntu 10.04 Desktop CD for 32-bit x86 systems Windows-based Ubuntu Installer (Wubi) Sample documents, graphics files, and more System Requirements: Please see Appendix A in the book for details and complete system requirements. Set up Ubuntu for desktops or servers Thoroughly master the fundamentals Get the most out of your graphics, audio, and video Product Details Paperback: 1224 pages Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (June 8, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 0470604506 ISBN-13: 978-0470604502 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.3 inches Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Editorial Reviews The best resource on the very latest for Ubuntu users! Ubuntu is a free, open-source, Linux-based operating system that can run on desktops, laptops, netbooks, and servers. If you've joined the millions of users around the world who prefer open-source OS-and Ubuntu in particular-this book is perfect for you. It brings you the very latest on Ubuntu 10.04, with pages of step-by-step instruction, helpful tips, and expert techniques. Coverage Includes: The Ubuntu Linux Project Installing Ubuntu Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems Basic Linux System Concepts Using the GNOME Desktop Using the Compiz Window Manager Managing E-Mail and Personal Information with Evolution Surfing the Web with Firefox Migrating from Windows Systems Sending and Receiving Instant Messages Using Command-Line Tools Working with Text Files Creating and Publishing Documents Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations Working with Graphics Working with Multimedia Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu Adding, Removing, and Updating Software Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals Network Configuration and Security Going Wireless Software Development on Ubuntu Using Virtual Machines and Emulators Connecting to Other Systems File Transfer and Sharing Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication Backing Up and Restoring Files Setting Up a Web Server Setting Up a Mail Server Setting Up a DHCP Server Setting Up a DNS Server Setting Up a Print Server Setting Up an NFS Server Up a Samba Server Updating your Ubuntu? Ubuntu Linux Bible, Third Edition, is the book you need to succeed! Note: CD-ROM is not included as part of eBook file.