Ubuntu Linux - Bible [2007] torrent

Ubuntu (oo-boon-too) means "sharing," and is a Debian-based, free Linux
operating system that has proven to be an excellent choice for anyone who wants
to run Linux on a desktop
* Explains how to install and configure Ubuntu Linux, including information on
how to experiment with Ubuntu without installing it by using the Ubuntu Live CD
* Discusses how to make the most of the wide variety of software that is
included with Ubuntu Linux
* Projects help users learn to perform tasks such as creating and publishing
documents, working with spreadsheets, creating presentations, playing games,
creating and editing graphics, and working with common consumer electronics
devices such as digital cameras and PDAs
* The companion CD-ROM contains the latest release of Ubuntu Linux at the time
of publication

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started with Ubuntu Linux.

Chapter 1: The Ubuntu Linux Project.

Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu.

Chapter 3: Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems.

Part II: Ubuntu for Desktop Users.

Chapter 4: Basic Linux System Concepts.

Chapter 5: Using the GNOME Desktop.

Chapter 6: Using Command-Line Tools.

Chapter 7: Working with Text Files on Ubuntu.

Chapter 8: Reading and Sending Mail with Evolution.

Chapter 9: Surfing the Web with Firefox.

Chapter 10: Creating and Publishing Documents.

Chapter 11: Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations.

Chapter 12: Working with Graphics.

Chapter 13: Working with Multimedia.

Chapter 14: Would You Like to Play a Game?

Chapter 15: Connecting to Other Systems.

Chapter 16: File Transfer and Sharing on Ubuntu.

Chapter 17: Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu.

Chapter 18: Software Development on Ubuntu.

Part III: Ubuntu for System Administrators.

Chapter 19: Understanding the Ubuntu Startup and Shutdown Processes.

Chapter 20: Adding, Removing, and Updating Software.

Chapter 21: Managing Users, Groups, Authentication, and Advanced Permissions.

Chapter 22: Backing Up and Restoring Files.

Chapter 23: Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals.

Chapter 24: Network Configuration and Security.

Chapter 25: Going Wireless.

Part IV: Configuring Servers on Ubuntu.

Chapter 26: Setting Up aWeb Server.

Chapter 27: Setting Up a Mail Server.

Chapter 28: Setting Up a DHCP Server.

Chapter 29: Setting Up a DNS Server.

Chapter 30: Setting Up a Print Server.

Chapter 31: Setting Up an NFS Server.

Chapter 32: Setting Up a Samba Server.

Index.

Product Details

* ISBN: 0470038993