Ubuntu Netbooks: The Path to Low-Cost Computing (Expert's Voice in Open Source) - Softcover

Van Vugt, Sander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 143022441X ISBN 13: 9781430224419

Publisher: Apress, 2009

Synopsis

Welcome to the cloud for users, where the speed of Ubuntu and the ease of cloud applications unite. You can now speed up your netbook, connect to the world using 3G modems, or make calls using Skype with Ubuntu. You can even change your desktop altogether without having to worry about netbook screen real estate. Now, you will never have to worry about the lack of documentation for your netbook again. Install and configure Ubuntu on a netbook. Connect and secure Ubuntu on your netbook. Tune Ubuntu and cloud applications to run on your netbook. What you'll learn Install Ubuntu on a netbook. Connect to the Internet via 3G modems. Trick out Ubuntu with new applications. Work with multimedia. Optimize Ubuntu for your netbook. Who is this book for? Every netbook user who is using Linux on netbooks or wants to replace XP with Linux.

About this title

About the Author

Sander van Vugt is an independent trainer and consultant, living in the Netherlands and working throughout the European Union. He specializes in Linux and Novell systems, and has worked with both for more than 10 years. Besides being a trainer, he is also an author, having written more than 20 books and hundreds of technical articles. He is a Master Certified Novell Instructor (MCNI) and holds LPIC-1 and -2 certificates, as well as all important Novell certificates.

Edition details

• Publisher: Apress
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 143022441X
• ISBN 13: 9781430224419
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 250