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Ubuntu for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Project-Based, Get-Things-Done Guidebook 3rd Edition
"A fast, crystal-clear topical tour of the amazing
collective accomplishment embodied in Ubuntu."
-Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing
Ubuntu 8.04 has been hailed as the Linux distribution for
newbies, and it's certainly the Linux for the less geeky
among us. Even the name is user friendly-it's a South
African term that
translates roughly as "humanity toward
others" and could also describe author Rickford Grant's
approach to teaching Linux.
Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, Ubuntu for
Non-Geeks, 3rd Edition is a hands-on, project-based guide to
Ubuntu 8.04 for those interested in-but nervous
about-switching to the Linux operating system. This edition
has been updated for Hardy Heron, the latest Ubuntu release
(8.04), with its improved multimedia support and desktop
effects. Step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial
concepts, helping you absorb and apply what you've learned.
Ubuntu for Non-Geeks covers those day-to-day tasks that most
non-geeks will want to perform, like how to:
Download and install free software, games, and utilities
Connect to wired and wireless networks or transfer files via
Bluetooth
Configure printers, scanners, monitors, and USB flash drives
Watch DVDs, listen to music, and even sync your iPod
Edit and share your digital photos and videos
Customize the look and feel of your system
Tackle more advanced tasks like working with commands and
using Windows applications
Whether you're new to computers, looking for a pain-free way
to make the Linux switch, or just want a low-cost
alternative to Windows, Ubuntu 8.04 is easier than ever. Try
it and you'll see.
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