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Managing the Ubuntu Software System (Linux Nitty Gritty) [Kindle Edition]

Keir Thomas (Author)
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Keir Thomas is the world's most popular author writing about Ubuntu. His books have been read by over 1,000,000 readers and are #1 best-sellers. His book Beginning Ubuntu Linux recently entered its sixth edition, and picked-up a Linux Journal award along the way. Thomas is also the author of Ubuntu Kung Fu.

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Get to grips with the Ubuntu software system in this easy-to-read and understandable guide for newcomers.

Within its pages you'll learn:

* The nature of Ubuntu software packages and repositories;

* How to use Synaptic to add, remove and refresh software;

* How to add new software repositories to Ubuntu;

* How to install and remove software at Ubuntu's command-line prompt.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 133 KB
  • Print Length: 39 pages
  • Publisher: MacFreda (16 Mar 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004SHF03S
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #40,780 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Helps explain the basics 24 Mar 2011
By Grant McDuling - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a newbie when it comes to Ubuntu (or Linux for that matter). I have just installed the latest software and thought, my goodness, how on earth do I find my way around here? Everything is so different to Windows. So after struggling by trial and error, I decided to look for help. And having just bought a Kindle, I was dying to try this device out too. So I searched Amazon.com and decided this book looked just the ticket.

This book is first class. It is written in easy-to-understand language that even I can understand. Remembering all the new terms and concepts, I fear, will be another matter but that's my challenge, not the authors. I now feel confident enough to pursue my new interest in Ubuntu and look forward to making real progress. This book is to be highly recommended to newbies as well as seasoned hacks.

I'm now looking forward to downloading another title by this fine author.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great, definitely worth a buy, but somewhat deceiving 10 Oct 2011
By Chariblaze - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Thomas provides a great introduction to the world of Ubuntu software, with intelligent examples, simple terms, a glossary, and more, but there's something eager customers should know: This book is little more than a slightly updated version of one of the chapters in Thomas's other book, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference (available for free as a pdf)(published in 2008). This is especially evident in his Appendix recommending his other book, Beginning Ubuntu Linux, which he claims is in its third edition, but has actually had it's fifth edition published. Having a Kindlized version of it available at a moment's beckon, with updated information and like is invaluable, though, and so the book is still worth a buy for new Ubuntu users needing a quick reference for the software system.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, well presented information 27 Jun 2011
By lonestarpilot - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Unless you're already a Linux expert this is a publication you will keep coming back to. It's short but well worth the price for sure.
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