Ubuntu® Linux® Secrets

Introduction

Welcome to Ubuntu Linux Secrets. Like all books in the Secrets series, you can expect to find both hands-on tutorials and real-world practical application information, as well as reference and background information that provides a context for what you are learning. This book is a fairly comprehensive resource on the Ubuntu Linux distribution. By the time you have completed Ubuntu Linux Secrets you will be well-prepared to utilize your Ubuntu workstation or server to its fullest.

Who Should Read This Book

If you're new to the Linux world, you'll benefit greatly from this book's hands-on approach. The book walks through all of the steps required for setting up an Ubuntu Linux system, guiding you through the pitfalls and offering practical advice for getting your Ubuntu workstation up and running. It then walks through all of the applications you'll find on your new system, showing you how to use the office productivity software; work with images, audio and video clips on your desktop; run CDs and DVDs; and interact with the Internet.

If you're an advanced Linux enthusiast, you'll also benefit from Ubuntu Linux Secrets. Nowadays it's easy to get lost in the graphical world of prebuilt desktop packages. Most desktop Linux distributions try their best to hide the Linux system from the typical user. However, there are times when you have to know what's going on under the hood. This book shows you how to use the Ubuntu administration features to manage your system, including ...