It's the fastest-growing, coolest Linux distribution out there, and now you can join the excitement with this information-packed guide. Want to edit graphics? Create a spreadsheet? Manage groups? Set up an NFS server? You'll learn it all and more with the expert guidance, tips, and techniques in this first-ever soup-to-nuts book on Ubuntu. From the basics for newcomers to enterprise management for system administrators, it's what you need to succeed with Ubuntu.

Master the fundamentals for desktop and networks
Send e-mail, share files, edit text, and print
Download music, watch DVDs, and play games
Use Ubuntu on laptops, go wireless, or synch it with your PDA
Set up Web, mail, print, DNS, DHCP, and other servers
Manage groups and secure your network

What's on the CD-ROM?

Test-drive Ubuntu on your computer without changing a thing using the bootable Ubuntu Desktop Live CD included with this book. If you decide to install it permanently, a simple, easy-to-use installer is provided. Also on the CD, you'll find:

Popular open-source software for Microsoft(r) Windows(r), such as AbiWord, Firefox(r), GIMP, and more
An easy-to-use application that simplifies installing these programs on your Microsoft Windows system

System Requirements: Please see the "About the CD-ROM Appendix" for details and complete system requirements.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 22 reviews)

Good book to have a global view of the Ubuntu system.

The book is oriented to desktop users but have also tips for administrators. You can use ubuntu in a desktop pretty well with this book as it explains a lot of concepts clearly and has a lot of references to more information resources.
June 17, 2008

Great one stop for all

This book served as a one-stop resource to become part of the Linux culture. It is able to achieve this by combining breadth and depth coverage. Whether you are starting to learn Linux/Ubuntu for the first time, or has been using it but want a more streamlined approach, this is the book.

The author's style is riveting and I was able to read most of the book in two weeks. This is not the first Linux bible book I've tried, but this is the ONLY one that fulfills its promise.

I recommend it to anyone with no reservations.
June 01, 2008

Not a bad place to start

I'm a computer professional who is new to Linux. As Ubuntu seems to be what everybody raves about these days, I decided to take the plunge and bought this book as my guide.

It's not a bad book by any means, but it certainly has room for improvement as well. I see a mistake that a lot of technical type books make. The author takes very simple topics and explains them to the level of a 4-year old who doesn't speak the language can understand (things like how to click the mouse). However, when it comes to more technical topics he seems to brush over them very quickly with much less explanation.

The author spent more time explaining how to use a graphical file explorer (like windows explorer) than explaining hard drive partitions and mounting them.

So the book is a good place to start, but I doubt it will be suitable for a true reference to refer back to when I'm facing more difficult tasks.
May 21, 2008

Great informaiton

This book combined with the Office Ubuntu handbook are a must have for anyone just beginning to learn LINUX. They will walk you through the whole transition from VISTA (viruses, intruders, spyware, Trojans, and adware) or any other MS products.
May 11, 2008

Good book, but I needed more information on the basics

I think of the Ubuntu books I have reviewed in hopes of getting better at Linux, this books covers the dual boot the best. Really clear steps that actually work. Once you have Ubuntu installed, there is not enough in depth coverage of how to set permissions and dealing with basic setup issues. I had some screen resolution issues and I could not find any great troubleshooting in this book. If you would like to get a book that covers the basic, I would say this books would meet your request.
March 26, 2008

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