Book description
The best resource on the very latest for Ubuntu and Kubuntu users!
Ubuntu is a free, open-source, Linux-based operating system that can run on desktops, laptops, netbooks, and servers. If you've joined the millions of users around the world who prefer open-source OS-and Ubuntu in particular-this book is perfect for you. It walks you through the very latest on Ubuntu 9.10 and 10.04, also discussing applications from the KDE version Kubuntu, with pages of step-by-step instruction, helpful tips, and expert techniques.
Walks you through Ubuntu 9.10 and Ubuntu 10.04, the latest versions of one of the most highly regarded open-source operating systems in the world
Explores new changes and features, including synchronization of packages from other distributions, the latest Linux kernel enhancements, and the latest release of GNOME
Discusses applications from the KDE version of Ubuntu, called Kubuntu, making this book a top resource for both Ubuntu and Kubuntu users
Offers step-by-step instruction, valuable tips, and sound guidance for home, business, and academic users
Comes with a CD with a ready-to-run version of Ubuntu 9.10
Updating your Ubuntu? Ubuntu Linux 9.10 and 10.04 Bible, Third Edition is the book you need to succeed!
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Credits
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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I. Getting Started With Ubuntu
- 1. The Ubuntu Linux Project
- 2. Installing Ubuntu
- 3. Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems
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II. Ubuntu for Desktop Users
- 4. Basic Linux System Concepts
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5. Using the GNOME Desktop
- 5.1. What's a Desktop? Graphical Environments for Linux
- 5.2. Using the Mouse
- 5.3. GNOME Desktop Overview
- 5.4. GNOME Application Windows
- 5.5. Menus in GNOME
- 5.6. Customizing Your Desktop
- 5.7. GNOME Keyboard Shortcuts
- 5.8. Introducing the Nautilus File Manager
- 5.9. Using the Tracker Desktop Search Application
- 5.10. Using a Window Manager
- 5.11. Summary
- 6. Using the Compiz Window Manager
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7. Managing E-Mail and Personal Information with Evolution
- 7.1. Starting Evolution
- 7.2. Using the Evolution Setup Assistant
- 7.3. Sending and Receiving Mail
- 7.4. Filtering Incoming Mail
- 7.5. Accessing Free and Web-Based E-Mail
- 7.6. Managing Contacts
- 7.7. Managing Your Calendar
- 7.8. Additional Sources of Information about Evolution
- 7.9. Summary
- 8. Surfing the Web with Firefox
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9. Migrating from Windows Systems
- 9.1. Overview of Migration Scenarios
- 9.2. Backing Up Your Personal Data
- 9.3. Migrating E-Mail to Linux
- 9.4. Migrating Web/Browser Settings to Linux
- 9.5. Working with Windows Application Data
- 9.6. Summary
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10. Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
- 10.1. Instant Messaging Overview
- 10.2. Getting an Instant Messaging Account
- 10.3. Instant Messaging on Ubuntu with Empathy
- 10.4. Instant Messaging on Ubuntu with Pidgin
- 10.5. Using IRC
- 10.6. Other Instant Messaging Packages
- 10.7. Resolving IM Communication Problems
- 10.8. Summary
- 11. Using Command-Line Tools
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12. Working with Text Files
- 12.1. Introduction to Linux Text Editors
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12.2. Using vi
- 12.2.1. Starting and Exiting vi
- 12.2.2. Inserting Text in vi
- 12.2.3. Moving Around in vi
- 12.2.4. Deleting and Changing Text in vi
- 12.2.5. Cutting, Copying, and Pasting in vi
- 12.2.6. Searching for and Replacing Text in vi
- 12.2.7. Undoing Changes in vi
- 12.2.8. Using Multiple Windows in vi
- 12.2.9. Customizing vim
- 12.2.10. Graphical Versions of vi
- 12.2.11. More Information about vi and vim
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12.3. Using Emacs
- 12.3.1. A Few Words about Emacs Commands
- 12.3.2. Emacs Terminology
- 12.3.3. Starting and Exiting Emacs
- 12.3.4. Moving Around in Emacs
- 12.3.5. Cutting, Copying, and Pasting in Emacs
- 12.3.6. Searching for and Replacing Text in Emacs
- 12.3.7. Working with Multiple Windows and Buffers in Emacs
- 12.3.8. Customizing Emacs
- 12.3.9. Getting More Information about Emacs
- 12.4. Using gedit
- 12.5. Other Text Editors for Linux Systems
- 12.6. Summary
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13. Creating and Publishing Documents
- 13.1. Using Document Markup Languages
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13.2. Word Processing with OpenOffice.org Writer
- 13.2.1. Installing Files for Writer
- 13.2.2. Taking a Quick Tour of Writer
- 13.2.3. Personalizing Writer
- 13.2.4. Using Wizards to Create Documents
- 13.2.5. Modifying Document Styles and Layout
- 13.2.6. Creating and Using Templates
- 13.2.7. Importing Documents from Other Word Processors
- 13.2.8. More Information about Writer
- 13.3. Desktop Publishing with Scribus
- 13.4. Other Word Processors and Office Suites
- 13.5. Summary
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14. Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations
- 14.1. Introduction to Spreadsheets
- 14.2. Using OpenOffice.org Calc
- 14.3. Creating and Using OpenOffice.org Presentations
- 14.4. Summary
- 15. Working with Graphics
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16. Working with Multimedia
- 16.1. Overview of Digital Audio and Video Terminology
- 16.2. Configuring Sound Devices, Levels, and System Sounds
- 16.3. Exploring the Linux Multimedia Stack
- 16.4. Playing CDs and DVDs
- 16.5. Ripping Audio CDs
- 16.6. Creating CDs and DVDs
- 16.7. Working with Other Audio Sources
- 16.8. Summary
- 17. Would You Like to Play a Game?
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18. Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu
- 18.1. Configuring Your System for Consumer Electronics Devices
- 18.2. Working with Your Digital Camera
- 18.3. Working with iPods and Other Digital Audio Players
- 18.4. Working with CompactFlash and SD Cards
- 18.5. Summary
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19. Adding, Removing, and Updating Software
- 19.1. Installing Software with the Ubuntu Software Center
- 19.2. Package Management Software Overview
- 19.3. Ubuntu Repositories and Components
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19.4. Exploring Your System Using dpkg and Friends
- 19.4.1. Listing the Packages That Are Installed on Your System
- 19.4.2. Listing the Packages That Are Available for Your System
- 19.4.3. Listing Information about a Package
- 19.4.4. Listing the Contents of a Package
- 19.4.5. Determining What Package Provides an Existing File
- 19.4.6. Determining What Package Provides a Missing File
- 19.5. Using apt-get to Add and Remove Software
- 19.6. Using aptitude to Add and Remove Software
- 19.7. Using Synaptic to Add and Remove Software
- 19.8. Using the Ubuntu Update Manager
- 19.9. Converting Packages from Other Package Formats
- 19.10. Keeping Your System Lean, Mean, and Pristine
- 19.11. Summary
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20. Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals
- 20.1. Adding a Printer
- 20.2. Using a Scanner
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20.3. Adding Internal Disks and CD/DVD Drives
- 20.3.1. Adding EIDE/PATA Drives
- 20.3.2. Adding SATA Drives
- 20.3.3. Adding SCSI Drives
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20.3.4. Troubleshooting Boot Problems After Adding New Drives
- 20.3.4.1. Changes to BIOS Hard Disk and Boot Device Priority Settings
- 20.3.4.2. Problems After Adding IDE Drives to a SATA System
- 20.3.4.3. Problems Related to SATA Drive Name Changes
- 20.3.4.4. Temporarily Changing GRUB Boot Loader Information
- 20.3.4.5. Problems After Adding PATA/SATA Drives to an SCSI System
- 20.3.5. Locating, Partitioning, and Formatting New Drives
- 20.4. Using PCMCIA Cards
- 20.5. Adding PCI Cards
- 20.6. Examining and Troubleshooting Devices Graphically
- 20.7. Summary
- 21. Network Configuration and Security
- 22. Going Wireless
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23. Software Development on Ubuntu
- 23.1. Installing and Using Development Software
- 23.2. Using an Integrated Development Environment
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23.3. Source Code Control Software
- 23.3.1. The Concurrent Versioning System (CVS)
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23.3.2. Installing and Using Subversion
- 23.3.2.1. Installing Subversion
- 23.3.2.2. Setting Up a Subversion Repository
- 23.3.2.3. Importing Projects into a Subversion Repository
- 23.3.2.4. Setting Up a Subversion Server
- 23.3.2.5. Checking Files Out of a Subversion Repository
- 23.3.2.6. Committing Changes to a Subversion Repository
- 23.3.2.7. Getting More Information about Subversion
- 23.4. Summary
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24. Using Virtual Machines and Emulators
- 24.1. Overview of Virtualization and Emulation
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24.2. Installing and Using VirtualBox
- 24.2.1. VirtualBox Overview
- 24.2.2. Installing VirtualBox
- 24.2.3. Creating a Virtual Machine in VirtualBox
- 24.2.4. Installing an Operating System in a Virtual Machine
- 24.2.5. Installing VirtualBox Guest Additions
- 24.2.6. Starting and Stopping Virtual Machines
- 24.2.7. Networking and VirtualBox
- 24.2.8. Fixing Virtual Machine Boot/Installation Problems
- 24.3. Installing and Using KVM
- 24.4. Installing and Using QEMU
- 24.5. Summary
- 25. Connecting to Other Systems
- 26. File Transfer and Sharing
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III. Ubuntu for System Administrators
- 27. Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication
- 28. Backing Up and Restoring Files
- 29. Setting Up a Web Server
- 30. Setting Up a Mail Server
- 31. Setting Up a DHCP Server
- 32. Setting Up a DNS Server
- 33. Setting Up a Print Server
- 34. Setting Up an NFS Server
- 35. Setting Up a Samba Server
- A. What's on the CD-ROM?
Product information
- Title: Ubuntu® Linux® Bible: Featuring Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, Third Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2010
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9780470604502
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