Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 005.43 EAN: 9780137136681 ISBN: 0137136684 Label: Prentice Hall PTR Manufacturer: Prentice Hall PTR Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 512 Publication Date: June 30, 2008 Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR Sales Rank: 19487 Studio: Prentice Hall PTR
“. . . this one (Ubuntu Linux book) is at the head of the pack for getting started with your penguin experience. . . .” —Tom Duff
“Benjamin Mako Hill et al. have produced an excellent book that speaks to everyone who uses or is considering using Ubuntu.” —James Pyles, Reviewer, “The Linux Tutorial”
“Well written in an easy-to-follow format. Full of information for folks new to Linux or just new to Ubuntu. Even nontechnical users would find this a very helpful resource.” —Ben Gerber, Arsgeek.com
“I’d recommend picking it up if you are running Ubuntu.” —Tony Lawrence, owner of aplawrence.com
Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use without compromising speed, power, or flexibility. It’s Linux for human beings—designed for everyone from computer novices to experts. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Long Term Support), a.k.a., “Hardy Heron,” is the latest release—more powerful, more flexible, and friendlier than ever. The Official Ubuntu Book, Third 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 8.04 LTS, whether you’re a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors cover Ubuntu 8.04 LTS from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, and much more. Among the many new topics covered in this edition: the new Edubuntu and the brand new Kubuntu Remix including KDE 4.
The Official Ubuntu Book, Third Edition, 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’ll
Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments
Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions and new applications
Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide
Learn Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including LVM and RAID implementation
Learn about Edubuntu—Ubuntu optimized specifically for the classroom
The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms, 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), and Edubuntu (for use in schools).
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Rating: - An item of choice for any serious Ubuntu collection or software designer's library
Advanced programming libraries strong in Linux will find this in-depth coverage written by Ubuntu experts offers programmers clear support and information, with the 3rd updated edition providing tips on customization, upgrades, and installation and administration. From what to do when Ubuntu won't start to command options, useful features and more, this is an item of choice for any serious Ubuntu collection or software designer's library.
Diane C. Donovan
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Rating: - Not for old school
This book does not have a list of all commands showing their operation and syntax. This would seem to be appropriate for a book intended to be a primer.
Rating: - Great for New Ubuntu Users / Not so great for seasoned Ubuntu users
I have to give credit to the authors who put together a comprehensive book about Ubuntu. This book is just perfect for new users!
I decided to delve into building a server and purchased this book believing I would find much more information than I did. The book touches lightly on server setup and administration. So I was a little disappointed. There is a plethora of information about this topic on the Ubuntu Forums. I just wanted something that would have this information all in one place. ... Read More
Rating: - Good purchase for someone considering ubuntu
This book is a good value because it is thorough and contains the OS on disk. Yes, of course the OS is free, but if you are someone who is not a linux user, you hardly want "compiling the linux kernel" to be your first experience.
To be perfectly honest, I haven't found myself enthralled with ubuntu, and find I am using that XP option on the dual boot most of the time, but this book was still a very good purchase. For $25 bucks both an extensive reference manual and the actual OS is a good ... Read More
Rating: - Absolute Beginners Only
Well if you are wanting to know the entire history line of ubuntu rather than working the OS then this book is for you. I know that if I had known that over half the book was the history of Ubuntu I wouldn't have thought of buying it. Think this book will help you figure out a difficult hardware problem like wireless think again, rather it will tell you to buy a card that is compatible which is downright saddening. Ubuntu Forums has 20 times the info one would need to fix problems. If though you are a first ... Read More
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- An item of choice for any serious Ubuntu collection or software designer's library
- Not for old school