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by Sander van Vugt, Keir Thomas, Emilio Raggi
Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Sixth Edition
Title
Dedication
Contents at a Glance
Contents
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Introduction
What's New in the Sixth Edition
What You'll Find in This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Chapter 1: Meet Ubuntu Linux
What Is Ubuntu Linux Anyway?
The Ubuntu Linux Experience
Praise for Ubuntu Linux
Summary
Chapter 2: GNU “slash” Linux
UNIX
The Rise of the IBM PC… and of Microsoft
RMS on Free Software
Copyleft
The Quest for a UNIX-like Operating System
Linus Torvalds and His Little Project
GNU “slash” Linux
The Linux Diaspora
Open Source
The South African Factor
An Operating System for the Future
Summary
Chapter 3: Pre-installation Steps
Understanding Partitioning
Freeing Up Space
Backing Up Your Data
Summary
Chapter 4: Installing Ubuntu
An Overview of the Installation Process
A Stage-by-Stage Installation Guide
Summary
Chapter 5: Solving Installation Problems
A. Preinstallation Problems
B. Installation Problems
C. Postinstallation Problems
Graphical Problems
Summary
Chapter 6: Booting Ubuntu for the First Time
Starting Up
Logging In
Exploring the Desktop
Running Programs
Working with Virtual Desktops
Using the Mouse
Cutting and Pasting Text
Summary
Chapter 7: Getting Everything Up and Running
Will Ubuntu Support My Hardware?
Configuring Ubuntu
Configuring Input Devices
Getting Online
Adding a Printer
Using Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, and USB Memory Sticks
Configuring a Scanner
Installing 3D Drivers and Activating Desktop Visual Effects
Configuring Bluetooth
Configuring Sound Cards
Using Power-Management Preferences
Summary
Chapter 8: How to Secure Your Computer
Windows Security vs. Linux Security
Root and Ordinary Users
Encryption
Commonsense Security
Online Updates
Configuring the Ubuntu Firewall
Adding Virus Scanning to Ubuntu
Summary
Chapter 9: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right
Unity or Classic
Changing the Look and Feel
Adding and Removing Desktop Items
Summary
Chapter 10: Managing Your Data
Using Nautilus
Understanding File System Concepts
Real Files and Virtual Files
Working with Disks and Volumes
Advanced File Operations
Summary
Chapter 11: A World of Applications
Available Software
A Quick Start with Common Ubuntu Programs
Other Handy Applications
Summary
Chapter 12: Working with Text Files
Text: A History Lesson
Working with Text Files
Summary
Chapter 13: Making the Move to LibreOffice
Introduction to LibreOffice
LibreOffice Key Features
File Compatibility
The Right Fonts
Introducing the Interface
Customizing the Interface
Using LibreOffice Core Functions
Beginning LibreOffice Applications
Summary
Chapter 14: Communicating with Others
Introducing Evolution
Basic E-Mail Tasks
Advanced E-Mail Tasks
Contacts
Calendars
Additional Calendars
Memos and Tasks
Configuring Instant Messaging
Installing Skype
Ekiga
Summary
Chapter 15: Social Networks and Cloud Computing
Social Networking Applications
Cloud-Based Services
Summary
Chapter 16: Digital Audio
Issues Surrounding Multimedia Playback
Playing Audio Files
Purchasing from Online Music Stores
Tuning In to Online Radio Stations
Listening to Podcasts
Creating Your Own CDs
Recording from a Microphone
Summary
Chapter 17: Movies and Multimedia
Installing Playback Software
Watching Movies
Watching DVDs
Watching TV
Summary
Chapter 18: Digital Photos
Downloading and Cataloging Images
Using GIMP for Image Editing
Summary
Chapter 19: Playing Games
Linux Games
Adobe Flash and Web-based Gaming
Installing Windows Games
Summary
Chapter 20: Installing and Removing Software
Using the Ubuntu Software Center
Software Installation Basics
Advanced Application Management
Managing Ubuntu Software Options
Adding Software Sources
Managing Software Updates
The Synaptic Package Manager in Depth
Manually Installing Using Ubuntu Software Center
Installing Windows Applications with Wine
Installing from Source
Summary
Chapter 21: Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions
Understanding User and Group Accounts
Understanding File and Folder Permissions
Summary
Chapter 22: Optimizing Your System
Speeding Up Booting
Prelinking
Optimizing the Kernel
Freeing Up Disk Space
Summary
Chapter 23: Backing Up Data
What Data Should You Back Up?
Using Simple Backup
Summary
Chapter 24: Scheduling Tasks
Scheduling with GNOME Scheduler
Scheduling with anacron
Summary
Chapter 25: Accessing Computers Remotely
Using Secure Shell
Accessing GUI Applications Remotely
Connecting to Remote Windows Computers
Summary
Chapter 26: Taking Control of the System
Viewing Processes
Controlling Processes
Controlling Jobs
Summary
Appendix A: Introducing the BASH Shell
What Is the BASH Shell?
Why Bother with the Shell?
When Should You Use the Shell?
Getting Started with the Shell
Working with Files
Using Autocompletion
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Using the Command History
Piping and Directing Output
Using Brace Expansion
BASH Command Index
Appendix B: Glossary of Linux Terms
Symbols
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Appendix C: Getting Further Help
Read the Manual!
Getting Help Online
Index
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