Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Project-Based, Get-Things-Done Guidebook
What people are saying aboutUbuntu Linux for  Non-Geeks"No Starch Press has been on a roll with its Linux books lately, and  Rickford Grant'sUbuntu Linux for Non-Geekskeeps the momentum going  . . . Highly recommended." -- PC World, September 27, 2006"Could transform you into a 'penguinista' quicker than you can say GNU  General Public License." -- Linux.com, September 18, 2006Ubuntu has been hailed as the distribution that will really get newbies  feeling comfortable and confident using Linux. Even the name is  user-friendly--it's a South African term that translates roughly as  "humanity toward others," which could also describe author Rickford Grant's  approach to teaching Linux. Rest assured, you will have a most  understanding, patient, and genial guide as you embark upon this Linux  adventure!Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers,Ubuntu Linux for  Non-Geeksis a hands-on, project-based, take-it-slow guidebook intended  for those interested in--but nervous about--switching to the Linux  operating system. Step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial  concepts, helping you absorb and apply what you've learned.Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geekscovers all the topics likely to be of  interest to an average desktop user. Inside, you'll learn to:* Download and install free applications, games, and utilities* Connect to the Internet and wireless networks* Configure your hardware, including printers, scanners, and removable  storage devices* Watch DVDs, listen to music, and even sync your iPod* Download photos and videos from your digital camera, then edit and share  them* Tackle more advanced tasks as soon as you're readyWhether you're new to computers, looking for a painfree way to make the  Linux switch, or just want a low-cost alternative to Windows, Ubuntu is for  you. Rickford Grant explains tech concepts in an inviting and effective  style--less like an instructor and more like an easygoing friend who  doesn't mind answering your questions.