Ubuntu
Subtitle: up and running
By: Robin Nixon
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: O'Reilly
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Beijing
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 437
ISBN-13: 9780596804848
Subjects: Operating systems (Computers)
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Description: Ubuntu for everyone! This popular Linux-based operating system is perfect for people with little technical background. It's simple to install, and easy to use -- with a strong focus on security. Ubuntu: Up and Running shows you the ins and outs of this system with a complete hands-on tour. You'll learn how Ubuntu works, how to quickly configure and maintain Ubuntu 10.04, and how to use this unique operating system for networking, business, and home entertainment.
Notes: "Covers Ubuntu 9.10 & 10.04, includes DVD"--Cover.

"A power user's desktop guide"--Cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: About Ubuntu; title: Installing and upgrading Ubuntu; title: Configuring; title: The desktop : accessing applications and features; title: The filesystem, file attributes, and permissions; title: The Nautilus file browser; title: The command line; title: Installing and removing hardware; title: System maintenance and security; title: Networking Ubuntu; title: The Internet; title: Using OpenOffice.org; title: Playing games; title: Pictures, sound, and video; title: Other Ubuntu distributions; title: Using Wine.