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The everyday Linux user can easily get overwhelmed by the complexity of the new software that exists when creating an Ubuntu system. This book covers the basics of creating a new system from scratch and explains what software is installed. You’ll take a tour of installing the Ubuntu Linux distribution system in most environments, including nontraditional situations such as dual–boot and text–based installations. Plus, clear explanations of each of the installed applications show you how to get the most out of each application, rather than simply using them as they exist.
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Packed with valuable advice and secrets on every aspect of the Ubuntu Linux Distribution, this comprehensive guide delivers in–depth information on the Ubuntu workstation, server, and applications, and provides detailed coverage of Ubuntu Linux as a software development platform. The featured tips and tricks delve into the underlying applications and features of the Ubuntu Linux system so that you can get the most out of every application and system feature.
The Insider′s Guide to:
Handling Files and File Properties (see Chapter 5)
Understanding the OpenOffice Suite (see Chapter 7)
Watching Web Clips and Editing Videos (see Chapter 12)
Connecting to the Network (see Chapter 14)
Working with Ubuntu Web Servers (see Chapter 21)
Programming in Python® (see Chapter 26)
Working with Ruby Code (see Chapter 29)
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
One of the most confusing features of Linux is the concept of a distribution. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This volume is an unusual approach to spreading the Ubuntu message. Many features do not appear in the current spate of similar books. It is not too geeky nor is it too simplistic. Well worth a place on the bookshelf.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a relative Linux newcomer this book is never closed, very informative, and detailed for my level of use but I have used Unix in the past.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Good, but it's too basic
23 Sep 2009
Format:Paperback
This is basically a beginners approach towards the Ubuntu GNU/Linux. Although I'm a tech-savy I think I learned something from it, nonetheless.
The first three parts are pretty basic, only PART4: Using the Ubuntu Server and PART5: Programming in Ubuntu are worth reading for someone with some knowledge of how the OS works and is interested in those areas.
I would recommend it to those new to Ubuntu and GNU/Linux in general, you'll definitely learn some "secrets" of how to use Ubuntu from it.
The first three parts are pretty basic, only PART4: Using the Ubuntu Server and PART5: Programming in Ubuntu are worth reading for someone with some knowledge of how the OS works and is interested in those areas.
I would recommend it to those new to Ubuntu and GNU/Linux in general, you'll definitely learn some "secrets" of how to use Ubuntu from it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Good introductory book for those new to Linux Software Development
23 Aug 2010
Format:Paperback
Ubuntu Linux Secrets covers the huge range of what you can do with Ubuntu - but at the cost of detail. It is ideally suited as an introductory book for someone with an interest and/or background in Information Technology, but with little or no experience in Linux. About two thirds of the book is dedicated to how to install, use and maintain a Ubuntu desktop distribution for common computing applications, with the balance of the book dedicated to using Ubuntu as a server and how to install and use some of the more common programming languages. The book concentrates on the standard Ubuntu distribution, with derivatives that may better suit some new to Linux personal computing given a brief half page. Many useful 'Secret' tips spread throughout the book will assist even experienced Ubuntu users to get more out of Ubuntu. There is a reasonably comprehensive 37 page index supporting this 800 page book, but surprisingly for a book that whets your appetite for so many activities, no references.
I can recommend this book to anyone that is new to Linux and wants to make the most of their Ubuntu installation. There is a wealth of information that will assist anyone wishing to use Ubuntu for entertainment and productivity, plus chapters on setting up database, DNS, email, samba/print and web servers plus some useful chapters on how to get started with software development using shell scripting, PERL, Python, C, Java, Ruby and PHP.
I can recommend this book to anyone that is new to Linux and wants to make the most of their Ubuntu installation. There is a wealth of information that will assist anyone wishing to use Ubuntu for entertainment and productivity, plus chapters on setting up database, DNS, email, samba/print and web servers plus some useful chapters on how to get started with software development using shell scripting, PERL, Python, C, Java, Ruby and PHP.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Ubuntu Linux Secrets
5 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is informative and easy to read. I haven't read much of it yet. I still think that this book is a good one for someone that is new to Ubuntu.
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