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More About This Title Ubuntu Linux Bible Third Edition: Featuring Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
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The best resource on the very latest for Ubuntu users!
Ubuntu is a free, open-source, Linux-based operating system that can run on desktops, laptops, netbooks, and servers. If you've joined the millions of users around the world who prefer open-source OS-and Ubuntu in particular-this book is perfect for you. It brings you the very latest on Ubuntu 10.04, with pages of step-by-step instruction, helpful tips, and expert techniques.
Coverage Includes:
The Ubuntu Linux ProjectInstalling UbuntuInstalling Ubuntu on Special-Purpose SystemsBasic Linux System ConceptsUsing the GNOME DesktopUsing the Compiz Window ManagerManaging E-Mail and Personal Information with EvolutionSurfing the Web with FirefoxMigrating from Windows SystemsSending and Receiving Instant MessagesUsing Command-Line ToolsWorking with Text FilesCreating and Publishing DocumentsOther Office Software: Spreadsheets and PresentationsWorking with GraphicsWorking with MultimediaConsumer Electronics and UbuntuAdding, Removing, and Updating SoftwareAdding Hardware and Attaching PeripheralsNetwork Configuration and SecurityGoing WirelessSoftware Development on UbuntuUsing Virtual Machines and EmulatorsConnecting to Other SystemsFile Transfer and SharingManaging Users, Groups, and AuthenticationBacking Up and Restoring FilesSetting Up a Web ServerSetting Up a Mail ServerSetting Up a DHCP ServerSetting Up a DNS ServerSetting Up a Print ServerSetting Up an NFS ServerUp a Samba ServerUpdating your Ubuntu? Ubuntu Linux Bible, Third Edition, is the book you need to succeed!
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Introduction xxxiii
Part I: Getting Started With Ubuntu 1
Chapter 1: The Ubuntu Linux Project 3
Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu 31
Chapter 3: Installing Ubuntu on Special‑Purpose Systems 61
Part II: Ubuntu for Desktop Users 103
Chapter 4: Basic Linux System Concepts 105
Chapter 5: Using the GNOME Desktop 129
Chapter 6: Using the Compiz Window Manager 189
Chapter 7: Managing E-Mail and Personal Information with Evolution 221
Chapter 8: Surfing the Web with Firefox 281
Chapter 9: Migrating from Windows Systems 319
Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Instant Messages 355
Chapter 11: Using Command-Line Tools 391
Chapter 12: Working with Text Files 427
Chapter 13: Creating and Publishing Documents 461
Chapter 14: Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations 499
Chapter 15: Working with Graphics 531
Chapter 16: Working with Multimedia 559
Chapter 17: Would You Like to Play a Game? 617
Chapter 18: Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu 641
Chapter 19: Adding, Removing, and Updating Software 667
Chapter 20: Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals 721
Chapter 21: Network Configuration and Security 763
Chapter 22: Going Wireless 799
Chapter 23: Software Development on Ubuntu 819
Chapter 24: Using Virtual Machines and Emulators 857
Chapter 25: Connecting to Other Systems 905
Chapter 26: File Transfer and Sharing 925
Part III: Ubuntu for System Administrators 953
Chapter 27: Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication 955
Chapter 28: Backing Up and Restoring Files 985
Chapter 29: Setting Up a Web Server 1023
Chapter 30: Setting Up a Mail Server 1035
Chapter 31: Setting Up a DHCP Server 1059
Chapter 32: Setting Up a DNS Server 1075
Chapter 33: Setting Up a Print Server 1095
Chapter 34: Setting Up an NFS Server 1105
Chapter 35: Setting Up a Samba Server 1125
Appendix: What’s on the CD-ROM? 1137
Index 1141
