Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional, Fourth Edition

Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional, Fourth Edition

by Keir Thomas, Andy Channelle, Jaime Sicam
Released August 2009
Publisher(s): Apress
ISBN: 9781430219996

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Book description

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.

Table of contents

  1. Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional
    1. Copyright
    2. Contents at a Glance
    3. Contents (1/4)
    4. Contents (2/4)
    5. Contents (3/4)
    6. Contents (4/4)
    7. About the Authors
    8. About the Technical Reviewer
    9. Acknowledgments
    10. Introduction
      1. What You'll Find in This Book
      2. What's New in the Fourth Edition
      3. About the DVD-ROM Supplied with This Book
      4. Conventions Used in This Book
    11. Part 1: Introducing the World of Linux
      1. Chapter 1: Welcome! (1/2)
      2. Chapter 1: Welcome! (2/2)
        1. What Is Linux?
        2. The Age of Linux
        3. The Problems with Windows
        4. The Benefits of Linux
        5. Summary
      3. Chapter 2: A History and Politics Lesson (1/3)
      4. Chapter 2: A History and Politics Lesson (2/3)
      5. Chapter 2: A History and Politics Lesson (3/3)
        1. In the Beginning
        2. The GNU Project
        3. Proprietary Software and the GPL
        4. GNU and Linux Together
        5. Different Flavors of Linux
        6. Linux Today
        7. Ubuntu: African Philosophy
        8. Summary
      6. Chapter 3: The Realities of Running Linux (1/2)
      7. Chapter 3: The Realities of Running Linux (2/2)
        1. Learning to Use Linux
        2. Who Uses Linux?
        3. Getting Hold of Linux
        4. Understanding How Linux Differs from Windows
        5. Using Ubuntu
        6. Summary
    12. Part 2: Installing Ubuntu
      1. Chapter 4: Preinstallation Steps (1/3)
      2. Chapter 4: Preinstallation Steps (2/3)
      3. Chapter 4: Preinstallation Steps (3/3)
        1. Understanding Partitioning
        2. Freeing Up Space
        3. Backing Up Your Data
        4. Summary
      4. Chapter 5: Installing Ubuntu (1/6)
      5. Chapter 5: Installing Ubuntu (2/6)
      6. Chapter 5: Installing Ubuntu (3/6)
      7. Chapter 5: Installing Ubuntu (4/6)
      8. Chapter 5: Installing Ubuntu (5/6)
      9. Chapter 5: Installing Ubuntu (6/6)
        1. An Overview of the Installation Process
        2. A Step-by-Step Guide
        3. Summary
      10. Chapter 6: Solving Installation Problems (1/4)
      11. Chapter 6: Solving Installation Problems (2/4)
      12. Chapter 6: Solving Installation Problems (3/4)
      13. Chapter 6: Solving Installation Problems (4/4)
        1. Preinstallation Problems
        2. Installation Problems
        3. Postinstallation Problems
        4. Graphical Problems
        5. Summary
    13. Part 3: The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide
      1. Chapter 7: Booting Ubuntu for the First Time (1/5)
      2. Chapter 7: Booting Ubuntu for the First Time (2/5)
      3. Chapter 7: Booting Ubuntu for the First Time (3/5)
      4. Chapter 7: Booting Ubuntu for the First Time (4/5)
      5. Chapter 7: Booting Ubuntu for the First Time (5/5)
        1. Starting Up
        2. Logging In
        3. Exploring the Desktop
        4. Running Programs
        5. Working with Virtual Desktops
        6. Using the Mouse
        7. Cutting and Pasting Text
        8. Summary
      6. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (1/14)
      7. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (2/14)
      8. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (3/14)
      9. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (4/14)
      10. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (5/14)
      11. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (6/14)
      12. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (7/14)
      13. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (8/14)
      14. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (9/14)
      15. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (10/14)
      16. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (11/14)
      17. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (12/14)
      18. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (13/14)
      19. Chapter 8: Getting Everything Up and Running (14/14)
        1. Ensuring Ubuntu Hardware Support
        2. Configuring Ubuntu
        3. Getting Online
        4. Configuring Power-Saving Features
        5. Adding a Printer
        6. Using Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, and USB Memory Sticks
        7. Configuring a Scanner
        8. Installing 3D Drivers and Activating Desktop Visual Effects
        9. Configuring Bluetooth
        10. Configuring Sound Cards
        11. Configuring E-Mail and Instant Messaging
        12. Using Power-Management Preferences
        13. Summary
      20. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (1/8)
      21. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (2/8)
      22. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (3/8)
      23. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (4/8)
      24. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (5/8)
      25. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (6/8)
      26. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (7/8)
      27. Chapter 9: How to Secure Your Computer (8/8)
        1. Windows Security vs. Linux Security
        2. Root and Ordinary Users
        3. Encryption
        4. Commonsense Security
        5. Online Updates
        6. Configuring the Ubuntu Firewall
        7. Adding Virus Scanning to Ubuntu
        8. Summary
      28. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (1/10)
      29. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (2/10)
      30. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (3/10)
      31. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (4/10)
      32. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (5/10)
      33. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (6/10)
      34. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (7/10)
      35. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (8/10)
      36. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (9/10)
      37. Chapter 10: Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right (10/10)
        1. Changing the Look and Feel
        2. Configuring Input Devices
        3. Adding and Removing Desktop Items
        4. Summary
      38. Chapter 11: Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs (1/5)
      39. Chapter 11: Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs (2/5)
      40. Chapter 11: Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs (3/5)
      41. Chapter 11: Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs (4/5)
      42. Chapter 11: Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs (5/5)
        1. Available Software
        2. A Quick Start with Common Ubuntu Programs
        3. Summary
      43. Chapter 12: Managing Your Files (1/5)
      44. Chapter 12: Managing Your Files (2/5)
      45. Chapter 12: Managing Your Files (3/5)
      46. Chapter 12: Managing Your Files (4/5)
      47. Chapter 12: Managing Your Files (5/5)
        1. Understanding File System Concepts
        2. Using Nautilus
        3. Launching Files and Running Programs
        4. Accessing Windows Files
        5. Summary
    14. Part 4: The Shell and Beyond
      1. Chapter 13: Introducing the BASH Shell (1/5)
      2. Chapter 13: Introducing the BASH Shell (2/5)
      3. Chapter 13: Introducing the BASH Shell (3/5)
      4. Chapter 13: Introducing the BASH Shell (4/5)
      5. Chapter 13: Introducing the BASH Shell (5/5)
        1. What Is the BASH Shell?
        2. Why Bother with the Shell?
        3. When Should You Use the Shell?
        4. Getting Started with the Shell
        5. Working with Files
        6. Summary
      6. Chapter 14: Understanding Linux Files and Users (1/6)
      7. Chapter 14: Understanding Linux Files and Users (2/6)
      8. Chapter 14: Understanding Linux Files and Users (3/6)
      9. Chapter 14: Understanding Linux Files and Users (4/6)
      10. Chapter 14: Understanding Linux Files and Users (5/6)
      11. Chapter 14: Understanding Linux Files and Users (6/6)
        1. Real Files and Virtual Files
        2. Users and File Permissions
        3. The File System Explained
        4. Mounting
        5. File Searches
        6. File Size and Free Space
        7. Summary
      12. Chapter 15: Working with Text Files (1/5)
      13. Chapter 15: Working with Text Files (2/5)
      14. Chapter 15: Working with Text Files (3/5)
      15. Chapter 15: Working with Text Files (4/5)
      16. Chapter 15: Working with Text Files (5/5)
        1. Viewing Text Files
        2. Using a Command-Line Text Editor
        3. Searching Through Files
        4. Comparing Text Files
        5. Exploring More Text Tools
        6. Summary
      17. Chapter 16: Taking Control of the System (1/3)
      18. Chapter 16: Taking Control of the System (2/3)
      19. Chapter 16: Taking Control of the System (3/3)
        1. Viewing Processes
        2. Controlling Processes
        3. Controlling Jobs
        4. Summary
      20. Chapter 17: Cool Shell Tricks (1/3)
      21. Chapter 17: Cool Shell Tricks (2/3)
      22. Chapter 17: Cool Shell Tricks (3/3)
        1. Using Autocompletion
        2. Using Keyboard Shortcuts
        3. Using the Command History
        4. Piping and Directing Output
        5. Using Brace Expansion
        6. Summary
    15. Part 5: Multimedia
      1. Chapter 18: Digital Audio (1/5)
      2. Chapter 18: Digital Audio (2/5)
      3. Chapter 18: Digital Audio (3/5)
      4. Chapter 18: Digital Audio (4/5)
      5. Chapter 18: Digital Audio (5/5)
        1. Issues Surrounding Multimedia Playback
        2. Playing Audio Files
        3. Purchasing from Online Music Stores
        4. Tuning In to Online Radio Stations
        5. Listening to Podcasts
        6. Creating Your Own CDs
        7. Installing Skype
        8. Summary
      6. Chapter 19: Movies and Multimedia (1/4)
      7. Chapter 19: Movies and Multimedia (2/4)
      8. Chapter 19: Movies and Multimedia (3/4)
      9. Chapter 19: Movies and Multimedia (4/4)
        1. Installing Playback Software
        2. Watching Movies
        3. Watching DVDs
        4. Watching TV
        5. Summary
      10. Chapter 20: Digital Photos (1/5)
      11. Chapter 20: Digital Photos (2/5)
      12. Chapter 20: Digital Photos (3/5)
      13. Chapter 20: Digital Photos (4/5)
      14. Chapter 20: Digital Photos (5/5)
        1. Downloading and Cataloging Images
        2. Using GIMP for Image Editing
        3. Summary
    16. Part 6: Office Tasks
      1. Chapter 21: Making the Move to OpenOffice.org (1/2)
      2. Chapter 21: Making the Move to OpenOffice.org (2/2)
        1. Office Similarities
        2. OpenOffice.org Key Features
        3. File Compatibility
        4. The Right Fonts
        5. Summary
      3. Chapter 22: OpenOffice.org Overview (1/4)
      4. Chapter 22: OpenOffice.org Overview (2/4)
      5. Chapter 22: OpenOffice.org Overview (3/4)
      6. Chapter 22: OpenOffice.org Overview (4/4)
        1. Introducing the Interface
        2. Customizing the Interface
        3. Using OpenOffice.org Core Functions
        4. Summary
      7. Chapter 23: In Depth: Writer (1/4)
      8. Chapter 23: In Depth: Writer (2/4)
      9. Chapter 23: In Depth: Writer (3/4)
      10. Chapter 23: In Depth: Writer (4/4)
        1. Formatting Text
        2. Checking Spelling and Grammar, and Looking Up Synonyms
        3. Inserting Pictures
        4. Working with Tables
        5. Mail Merging
        6. Adding Headers and Footers
        7. Working Collaboratively
        8. Summary
      11. Chapter 24: In Depth: Calc (1/2)
      12. Chapter 24: In Depth: Calc (2/2)
        1. Entering and Formatting Data
        2. Deleting and Inserting Data and Cells
        3. Working with Formulas
        4. Sorting Data
        5. Using Filters
        6. Creating Charts
        7. Summary
      13. Chapter 25: In Depth: Impress (1/3)
      14. Chapter 25: In Depth: Impress (2/3)
      15. Chapter 25: In Depth: Impress (3/3)
        1. Creating a Quick Presentation
        2. Working in Impress
        3. Animating Slides
        4. Applying Fontwork
        5. Using 3D Effects
        6. Exporting a Presentation As a Flash File
        7. Summary
      16. Chapter 26: In Depth: Base (1/3)
      17. Chapter 26: In Depth: Base (2/3)
      18. Chapter 26: In Depth: Base (3/3)
        1. Database vs. Spreadsheet
        2. Getting Started with Base
        3. Creating a Database
        4. Using the Database
        5. Summary
      19. Chapter 27: In Depth: Evolution (1/6)
      20. Chapter 27: In Depth: Evolution (2/6)
      21. Chapter 27: In Depth: Evolution (3/6)
      22. Chapter 27: In Depth: Evolution (4/6)
      23. Chapter 27: In Depth: Evolution (5/6)
      24. Chapter 27: In Depth: Evolution (6/6)
        1. Evolution Modes
        2. Basic E-Mail Tasks
        3. Advanced E-Mail Tasks
        4. Contacts
        5. Calendars
        6. Additional Calendars
        7. Memos and Tasks
        8. Summary
    17. Part 7: Keeping Your System Running
      1. Chapter 28: Installing and Removing Software (1/7)
      2. Chapter 28: Installing and Removing Software (2/7)
      3. Chapter 28: Installing and Removing Software (3/7)
      4. Chapter 28: Installing and Removing Software (4/7)
      5. Chapter 28: Installing and Removing Software (5/7)
      6. Chapter 28: Installing and Removing Software (6/7)
      7. Chapter 28: Installing and Removing Software (7/7)
        1. Software Installation Basics
        2. The Synaptic Package Manager in Depth
        3. Manually Installing Using Gdebi
        4. Package Management from the Command Prompt
        5. Managing Software Repositories
        6. Installing from Source
        7. Summary
      8. Chapter 29: Managing Users (1/3)
      9. Chapter 29: Managing Users (2/3)
      10. Chapter 29: Managing Users (3/3)
        1. Understanding User and Group Accounts
        2. Adding and Deleting Users and Groups
        3. Adding and Changing Passwords
        4. Summary
      11. Chapter 30: Optimizing Your System (1/3)
      12. Chapter 30: Optimizing Your System (2/3)
      13. Chapter 30: Optimizing Your System (3/3)
        1. Speeding Up Booting
        2. Prelinking
        3. Freeing Up Disk Space
        4. Summary
      14. Chapter 31: Backing Up Data (1/3)
      15. Chapter 31: Backing Up Data (2/3)
      16. Chapter 31: Backing Up Data (3/3)
        1. What Data Should You Back Up?
        2. Using Simple Backup
        3. Making Backups from the Command Line
        4. Summary
      17. Chapter 32: Scheduling Tasks (1/2)
      18. Chapter 32: Scheduling Tasks (2/2)
        1. Scheduling with cron
        2. Scheduling with anacron
        3. Using at to Schedule One-Off Tasks
        4. Summary
      19. Chapter 33: Accessing Computers Remotely (1/4)
      20. Chapter 33: Accessing Computers Remotely (2/4)
      21. Chapter 33: Accessing Computers Remotely (3/4)
      22. Chapter 33: Accessing Computers Remotely (4/4)
        1. Using Secure Shell
        2. Accessing GUI Applications Remotely
        3. Connecting to Remote Windows Computers
        4. Summary
    18. Part 8: Appendixes
      1. Appendix A: Glossary of Linux Terms (1/5)
      2. Appendix A: Glossary of Linux Terms (2/5)
      3. Appendix A: Glossary of Linux Terms (3/5)
      4. Appendix A: Glossary of Linux Terms (4/5)
      5. Appendix A: Glossary of Linux Terms (5/5)
        1. Symbols
          1. A
          2. B
          3. C
          4. D
          5. E
          6. F
          7. G
          8. H
          9. I
          10. J
          11. K
          12. L
          13. M
          14. N
          15. O
          16. P
          17. R
          18. S
          19. T
          20. U
          21. V
          22. W
          23. X
      6. Appendix B: BASH Command Index (1/2)
      7. Appendix B: BASH Command Index (2/2)
      8. Appendix C: Getting Further Help (1/2)
      9. Appendix C: Getting Further Help (2/2)
        1. Read the Manual!
        2. Getting Help Online
      10. Appendix D: Exploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions (1/3)
      11. Appendix D: Exploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions (2/3)
      12. Appendix D: Exploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions (3/3)
        1. Version Numbers, Code Names, and Support
        2. Other Versions of Ubuntu
        3. Creating Bootable CDs from ISO Images
    19. Index (1/4)
    20. Index (2/4)
    21. Index (3/4)
    22. Index (4/4)

Product information

  • Title: Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional, Fourth Edition
  • Author(s): Keir Thomas, Andy Channelle, Jaime Sicam
  • Release date: August 2009
  • Publisher(s): Apress
  • ISBN: 9781430219996