Ubuntu Linux Bible: Featuring Ubuntu 10.04 LTS 3rd Edition

Description

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.

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

  Part I: Getting Started With Ubuntu and Kubuntu.

  
Chapter 1: The Ubuntu Linux Project.

  
Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu.

  
Chapter 3: Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems.

  Part II: Ubuntu for DesktopUsers.

  
Chapter 4: Basic Linux System Concepts.

  
Chapter 5: Using the GNOME Desktop.

  
Chapter 6: Using the Compiz WindowManager.

  
Chapter 7: Managing E-Mail and Personal Information withEvolution.

  
Chapter 8: Surfing the Web with Firefox.

  
Chapter 9: Migrating from WindowsSystems.

  
Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Instant Messages.

  
Chapter 11: Using Command-Line Tools.

  
Chapter 12: Working with Text Files.

  
Chapter 13: Creating and PublishingDocuments.

  
Chapter 14: Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations.

  
Chapter 15: Working with Graphics.

  
Chapter 16: Working with Multimedia.

  
Chapter 17: Would You Like to Play a Game?

  
Chapter 18: Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu.

  
Chapter 19: Adding, Removing, and Updating Software.

  
Chapter 20: Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals.

  
Chapter 21: Network Configuration andSecurity.

  
Chapter 22: Going Wireless.

  
Chapter 23: Software Development onUbuntu.

  
Chapter 24: Using Virtual Machines andEmulators.

  
Chapter 25: Connecting to Other Systems.

  
Chapter 26: File Transfer and Sharing.

  Part III: Ubuntu for System Administrators.

  
Chapter 27: Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication.

  
Chapter 28: Backing Up and RestoringFiles.

  
Chapter 29: Setting Up a Web Server.

  
Chapter 30: Setting Up a Mail Server.

  
Chapter 31: Setting Up a DHCP Server.

  
Chapter 32: Setting Up a DNS Server.

  
Chapter 33: Setting Up a Print Server.

  
Chapter 34: Setting Up an NFS Server.

  
Chapter 35: Setting Up a Samba Server.

  
Appendix: What's on the CD-ROM?

  
Index.