Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional (Beginning, from Novice to Professional) by Keir Thomas

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Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fourth Edition is the update to the bestselling book on Ubuntu, today’s hottest Linux distribution. Targeting newcomers to Linux and to the Ubuntu distribution alike, readers are presented with an introduction to the world of Linux and open source community, followed by a detailed overview of Ubuntu’s installation and configuration process. From there readers learn how to wield total control over their newly installed operating system, and are guided through show more common tasks such as writing documents, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, using VoIP and chat, and of course general system maintenance matters. Additionally, there’s a series of comprehensive tutorials on Linux internals and the command–line prompt—essential for any Linux user—and the book includes special sections on optimization, security, and system maintenance. The book comes with a DVD containing the complete Ubuntu Linux distribution. All you need to do is insert the DVD and follow the instructions in the book to install this distribution. The ultimate guide to Ubuntu, the hottest Linux distribution on the planet. Forgoes introductions to esoteric Linux topics so commonly found in other books and instead focuses on everyday tasks for everyday users: printer and file sharing configuration, office document management, and listening to MP3s and watching movies among them. show less

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edecklund 65 reviews

My 2006 first edition appears to have been upgraded to a third edition. It doesn't matter, I'll be installing Ubuntu on an old PentiumIII Windows 95 PC. It might actually be better to use the old edition.

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Jul 15, 2009

dw0rd 56 reviews

My 2006 first edition appears to have been upgraded to a third edition. It doesn't matter, I'll be installing Ubuntu on an old PentiumIII Windows 95 PC. It might actually be better to use the old edition.

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Jul 15, 2009