Ubuntu Linux Bible

Ubuntu Linux Bible
by William von Hagen

Ubuntu Linux Bible
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Author: William von Hagen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01-03
ISBN: 0470038993
Number of pages: 936
Publisher: Wiley

Book Reviews of Ubuntu Linux Bible

Book Review: Ubuntu is for everybody
Summary: 5 Stars

Like many other "Bible" publications, "Ubuntu Linux Bible" is an extensive study material and is a good addition to any Linux reference book collection. William von Hagen did a good job of dissecting the information into manageable chunks. The book is written in clear terms and reads easy. As any other Linux book, the intro covers a bit of Linux history. The installation of the OS is covered well. You will learn how to install Ubuntu on a special-purpose system or as a generic desktop. Ubuntu is a Gnome based distribution, so KDE is not presented here. You will learn how to use Linux command-line tools; some bash commands are included. Additionally, the author covered quite a few GUI applications such as: Evolution, office apps and a myriad of others, so your switch from Windows world will be rather painless. Subjects covered also include: multimedia, games, consumer electronics, file sharing, software development, and some systems administrator tasks. You will learn how to add/delete/maintain users and user groups and manage permissions. As far as full-blown systems administration goes, this is probably not your best book -- simply because each topic takes many books by itself. Don't expect to learn DNS or Samba in one chapter. Just be realistic... Setting up servers and administering them is covered in this "Bible" as well. I give the book five stars for it versatility. If you are looking for a specific Linux reference book covering a very specific subject, this is not a book for you. Newcomers are welcome!

Summary of Ubuntu Linux Bible

Everything you need to know?and then some!

It's the fastest-growing, coolest Linux distribution out there, and now you can join the excitement with this information-packed guide. Want to edit graphics? Create a spreadsheet? Manage groups? Set up an NFS server? You'll learn it all and more with the expert guidance, tips, and techniques in this first-ever soup-to-nuts book on Ubuntu. From the basics for newcomers to enterprise management for system administrators, it's what you need to succeed with Ubuntu.

  • Master the fundamentals for desktop and networks
  • Send e-mail, share files, edit text, and print
  • Download music, watch DVDs, and play games
  • Use Ubuntu on laptops, go wireless, or synch it with your PDA
  • Set up Web, mail, print, DNS, DHCP, and other servers
  • Manage groups and secure your network

What's on the CD-ROM?

Test-drive Ubuntu on your computer without changing a thing using the bootable Ubuntu Desktop Live CD included with this book. If you decide to install it permanently, a simple, easy-to-use installer is provided. Also on the CD, you'll find:

  • Popular open-source software for Microsoft(r) Windows(r), such as AbiWord, Firefox(r), GIMP, and more
  • An easy-to-use application that simplifies installing these programs on your Microsoft Windows system

System Requirements: Please see the "About the CD-ROM Appendix" for details and complete system requirements.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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