Synopsis
What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It′s the emphasis on ease of installation and use. It gets even easier when paired with Ubuntu Linux For Dummies. This friendly reference shows you how to run Ubuntu directly from CD–ROM and install it on a PC as a personal workstation and network server. You’ll find out how to download Ubuntu and start using it right away. You′ll also discover how to:
- Connect to a LAN via a wireless and Ethernet
- Use OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox drawing and editing
- Tap into multimedia, graphics and other applications using Ubuntu
- Create services for a home or small business network
- Generate and manage web pages, print services, and more
- Find helpful information about Ubuntu and Linux
- Troubleshoot and fix problems
"Ubuntu" means "humanity toward others." Operating system guidebooks don’t get any more humane than Ubuntu Linux For Dummies.
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About the Author
Paul G. Sery is a Computer Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories and project leader for Linux thincomputing. Previously, he designed, implemented, and managed Sandia′s computer and network systems.
From the Back Cover
Get acquainted with Ubuntu and
taste the freedom
Set up a workstation, connect to a wireless network, get online, and more
Ubuntu is about community in this case, the Linux community, which is pretty friendly. So is this book, and it will have you up and running with Ubuntu in no time. You′ll not only discover how to use the live version, but also how to install it permanently, use Ubuntu for daily work, and even play with multimedia.
- Try Ubuntu without permanently installing it
Connect to a network via dialup or broadband
Explore the GNOME® graphical desktop environment
Set up calendars and e–mail clients
Listen to MP3 and live Internet audio
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