The Official Ubuntu Book
5th Edition
Published on 1. July 2010
Book
Mixed media product
448 pages
978-0-13-708130-1 (ISBN)
Description
Ub>The Official Ubuntu Book, Fifth Edition, will get you up and running quickly.
Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 10.04, whether you're a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors explain Ubuntu 10.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Kubuntu, Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and Ubuntu Server.
This complete guide also covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will
Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments
Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to new release versions and upgraded applications
Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide from forums and other means to get the help you need quickly
Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation
Learn how to install Ubuntu on a netbook
The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms. The disk is preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu, including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and Ubuntu Server.
Written by expert, leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 10.04, whether you're a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors explain Ubuntu 10.04 from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many topics covered in this edition: Kubuntu, Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and Ubuntu Server.
This complete guide also covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications. In addition, you will
Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments
Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to new release versions and upgraded applications
Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide from forums and other means to get the help you need quickly
Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation
Learn how to install Ubuntu on a netbook
The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms. The disk is preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu, including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), Ubuntu Netbook Edition, and Ubuntu Server.
Reviews / Votes
This book is the perfect companion for users new to Linux and Ubuntu. It covers the basics in a concise and well-organized manner. General use is covered separately from troubleshooting and error-handling, making the book well suited both for the beginner as well as the user that needs extended help. -Thomas Petrucha, Austria Ubuntu User GroupI have recommended this book to several users who I instruct regularly on the use of Ubuntu. All of them have been satisfied with their purchase and have even been able to use it to help them in their journey along the way.
-Chris Crisafulli, Ubuntu LoCo Council, Florida Local Community Team
This text demystifies a very powerful Linux operating system . . . in just a few weeks of having it, I've used it as a quick reference a half dozen times, which saved me the time I would have spent scouring the Ubuntu forums online.
-Darren Frey, Member, Houston Local User Group
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 179 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
724 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-708130-1 (9780137081301)
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Persons
Benjamin Mako Hill serves on Ubuntu's Community Council governance board, which helps oversee community aspects of Ubuntu. He is a fellow at the MIT Center for Future Civic Media, and a researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Matthew Helmke is one of the administrators of the Ubuntu Forums and a member of the Ubuntu membership board for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Corey Burger serves on Ubuntu's Community Council governance board, Ubuntu's Marketing and News Teams, and is a geography student in his spare time.
Matthew Helmke is one of the administrators of the Ubuntu Forums and a member of the Ubuntu membership board for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Corey Burger serves on Ubuntu's Community Council governance board, Ubuntu's Marketing and News Teams, and is a geography student in his spare time.
Content
Foreword to the First Edition xxi Preface xxvii
Acknowledgments xxix
About the Authors xxxi
Introduction xxxiii
Chapter 1: Introducing Ubuntu 1
A Wild Ride 2
Free Software, Open Source, and GNU/Linux 3
A Brief History of Ubuntu 7
What Is Ubuntu? 12
Ubuntu Promises and Goals 18
Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation 26
Ubuntu Subprojects, Derivatives, and Spin-offs 31
Summary 33
Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu 35
Choosing Your Ubuntu Version 36
Getting Ubuntu 38
Installing from the Desktop CD 41
Installing from the Alternate Install CD 50
Installing from a USB Key 56
Installing from within Windows 57
Summary 57
Chapter 3: Using Ubuntu on the Desktop 59
Taking Your Desktop for a Ride 61
Using Your Applications 72
The Ubuntu File Chooser and Bookmarks 84
Ubuntu in Your Language 86
Customizing Ubuntu's Look and Feel 87
Managing Your Files 89
Ubuntu and Multimedia 94
Moving to the Next Ubuntu Release 109
Summary 111
Chapter 4: Gaining Greater Proficiency 113
Adding and Removing Programs and Packages 114
Keeping Your Computer Updated 120
Adding Additional Users 124
Using and Abusing Devices and Media 125
Configuring a Printer in Ubuntu 128
How Linux Stores and Organizes Files 133
The Terminal 137
Backup Strategies 137
Working with Windows Programs 139
Summary 140
Chapter 5: The Ubuntu Server 141
What Is Ubuntu Server? 142
Installing Ubuntu Server 144
Ubuntu Package Management 156
Ubuntu Server Security 167
Advanced Topics 174
Summary 178
Chapter 6: More Applications for Ubuntu 181
Creating Graphics with GIMP and Inkscape 182
Desktop Publishing with Scribus 194
Exploring the Future with GNOME-shell and Zeitgeist 206
Getting There Faster with GNOME Do and Docky 211
Summary 214
Chapter 7: The Ubuntu Community 215
Venues 217
Teams, Processes, and Community Governance 231
Getting Involved 240
Summary 243
Chapter 8: Using Kubuntu 245
Introduction to Kubuntu 246
Installing Kubuntu 249
Navigating in Kubuntu 254
Customizing Kubuntu 257
System Administration 260
Managing Files with Kubuntu 272
Common Applications 277
Finding Help and Giving Back to the Community 290
Summary 291
Chapter 9: Mobile and Netbook Editions 293
Installing on a Netbook 294
Using the Launcher 296
Window Listing 300
Maximized Windows 300
Switching Back to the Regular Ubuntu Desktop 301
Applications to Make Your Netbook Better 302
Other Changes from the Desktop Edition 306
Summary 307
Chapter 10: Ubuntu-Related Projects 309
Officially Supported Derivatives 310
Recognized Derivatives 314
Other Distributions 315
Launchpad 318
Bazaar 324
Summary 325
Chapter 11: Introducing the Ubuntu Forums 327
What Are the Ubuntu Forums? 328
A Brief History of the Ubuntu Forums 328
How May I Participate? 329
Questions, Locations, Conversations, and Activities 334
Key People in the Forums 335
Fun Stuff 336
The Foundation of the Ubuntu Forums 337
Summary 337
Appendix: Welcome to the Command Line 339
Starting Up the Terminal 339
Getting Started 340
Building Pipelines 341
Running Commands as the Superuser 342
Finding Help 343
Moving Around the Filesystem 343
Manipulating Files and Folders 344
System Information Commands 345
Searching and Editing Text Files 347
Dealing with Users and Groups 348
Getting Help on the Command Line 348
Searching for Man Files 349
Using Wildcards 349
Executing Multiple Commands 350
Moving to More Advanced Uses of the Command Line 352
Index 355
Acknowledgments xxix
About the Authors xxxi
Introduction xxxiii
Chapter 1: Introducing Ubuntu 1
A Wild Ride 2
Free Software, Open Source, and GNU/Linux 3
A Brief History of Ubuntu 7
What Is Ubuntu? 12
Ubuntu Promises and Goals 18
Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation 26
Ubuntu Subprojects, Derivatives, and Spin-offs 31
Summary 33
Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu 35
Choosing Your Ubuntu Version 36
Getting Ubuntu 38
Installing from the Desktop CD 41
Installing from the Alternate Install CD 50
Installing from a USB Key 56
Installing from within Windows 57
Summary 57
Chapter 3: Using Ubuntu on the Desktop 59
Taking Your Desktop for a Ride 61
Using Your Applications 72
The Ubuntu File Chooser and Bookmarks 84
Ubuntu in Your Language 86
Customizing Ubuntu's Look and Feel 87
Managing Your Files 89
Ubuntu and Multimedia 94
Moving to the Next Ubuntu Release 109
Summary 111
Chapter 4: Gaining Greater Proficiency 113
Adding and Removing Programs and Packages 114
Keeping Your Computer Updated 120
Adding Additional Users 124
Using and Abusing Devices and Media 125
Configuring a Printer in Ubuntu 128
How Linux Stores and Organizes Files 133
The Terminal 137
Backup Strategies 137
Working with Windows Programs 139
Summary 140
Chapter 5: The Ubuntu Server 141
What Is Ubuntu Server? 142
Installing Ubuntu Server 144
Ubuntu Package Management 156
Ubuntu Server Security 167
Advanced Topics 174
Summary 178
Chapter 6: More Applications for Ubuntu 181
Creating Graphics with GIMP and Inkscape 182
Desktop Publishing with Scribus 194
Exploring the Future with GNOME-shell and Zeitgeist 206
Getting There Faster with GNOME Do and Docky 211
Summary 214
Chapter 7: The Ubuntu Community 215
Venues 217
Teams, Processes, and Community Governance 231
Getting Involved 240
Summary 243
Chapter 8: Using Kubuntu 245
Introduction to Kubuntu 246
Installing Kubuntu 249
Navigating in Kubuntu 254
Customizing Kubuntu 257
System Administration 260
Managing Files with Kubuntu 272
Common Applications 277
Finding Help and Giving Back to the Community 290
Summary 291
Chapter 9: Mobile and Netbook Editions 293
Installing on a Netbook 294
Using the Launcher 296
Window Listing 300
Maximized Windows 300
Switching Back to the Regular Ubuntu Desktop 301
Applications to Make Your Netbook Better 302
Other Changes from the Desktop Edition 306
Summary 307
Chapter 10: Ubuntu-Related Projects 309
Officially Supported Derivatives 310
Recognized Derivatives 314
Other Distributions 315
Launchpad 318
Bazaar 324
Summary 325
Chapter 11: Introducing the Ubuntu Forums 327
What Are the Ubuntu Forums? 328
A Brief History of the Ubuntu Forums 328
How May I Participate? 329
Questions, Locations, Conversations, and Activities 334
Key People in the Forums 335
Fun Stuff 336
The Foundation of the Ubuntu Forums 337
Summary 337
Appendix: Welcome to the Command Line 339
Starting Up the Terminal 339
Getting Started 340
Building Pipelines 341
Running Commands as the Superuser 342
Finding Help 343
Moving Around the Filesystem 343
Manipulating Files and Folders 344
System Information Commands 345
Searching and Editing Text Files 347
Dealing with Users and Groups 348
Getting Help on the Command Line 348
Searching for Man Files 349
Using Wildcards 349
Executing Multiple Commands 350
Moving to More Advanced Uses of the Command Line 352
Index 355