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In this handy, compact guide, you’ll explore a ton of powerful Ubuntu Linux commands while you learn to use Ubuntu Linux as the experts do: from the command line. Try out more than 1,000 commands to find and get software, monitor system health and security, and access network resources. Then, apply the skills you learn from this book to use and administer desktops and servers running Ubuntu, Debian, and KNOPPIX or any other Linux distribution.
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Explore a ton of powerful Ubuntu Linux commands
This handy, compact guide teaches you to use Ubuntu Linux as the experts do: from the command line. Try out over 1000 commands to find and get software, monitor system health and security, and access network resources. Apply skills you learn from this book to use and administer desktops and servers running Ubuntu, Debian, and KNOPPIX or any other Linux distribution.
Expand your Linux expertise in these and other areas:
Using the shell
Finding online software
Working with files
Playing with music and images
Administering file systems
Backing up data
Checking and managing running processes
Accessing network resources
Handling remote system administration
Locking down security
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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
OK, I'm just starting out with Linux, although I have used Mac and Windows for many years. Ubuntu was my choice as it is so well supported and appears to be the least painful way of getting into Linux.
The book itself has a very good 'building block' approach to getting up and running quickly, then takes you through all manner of configuration options. Throughout, it is well laid out and task based, i.e. 'Mounting File Systems with the mount Command', so you can quickly find out how to do a specific task. It also contains troubleshooting sections and a useful guide for vi and other editors. The Index is very thorough, as is the Table of Contents, so finding what you are looking for is dead easy. I had one Ubuntu Server and a number of desktops up and running in under a day, thanks to this book, notwithstanding the fact that the server is command only (NO GUI!) and I wanted to install VMware Server!
In conclusion, I'd say it is one of the most comprehensive Zero to Hero guides out there on Ubuntu. It's name doesn't do it justice, it is much more than just a 'Toolbox', the words Quickstart and Compendium might do better, I would think.
Well done to the authors, it nailed all of my Ubuntu questions in one neat bundle!
The book itself has a very good 'building block' approach to getting up and running quickly, then takes you through all manner of configuration options. Throughout, it is well laid out and task based, i.e. 'Mounting File Systems with the mount Command', so you can quickly find out how to do a specific task. It also contains troubleshooting sections and a useful guide for vi and other editors. The Index is very thorough, as is the Table of Contents, so finding what you are looking for is dead easy. I had one Ubuntu Server and a number of desktops up and running in under a day, thanks to this book, notwithstanding the fact that the server is command only (NO GUI!) and I wanted to install VMware Server!
In conclusion, I'd say it is one of the most comprehensive Zero to Hero guides out there on Ubuntu. It's name doesn't do it justice, it is much more than just a 'Toolbox', the words Quickstart and Compendium might do better, I would think.
Well done to the authors, it nailed all of my Ubuntu questions in one neat bundle!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To summarize; if I had to have only one book on GNU/Linux, this would be it. It is excellently indexed, very readable, and-- at only 330 compact pages-- usefully portable. Almost immediately, it established itself as my number 1 reference. Ubuntu Linux Toolbox is almost entirely devoted to using the shell. After a useful introduction to Ubuntu, the following 13 chapters are on subjects such as using the shell, working with files, manipulating text, managing the system, remote system administration etc. Each chapter is divided into sections such as "Backing up tar archives over SSH". It is in these sections that the authors' experience really shows. Everything is explained and alternative approaches explored. The three appendices cover shell variables, Vim and /proc. The aim always seems to be to get you started, and to point you to a variety of useful features and ways of doing things. As a moderately competent user, I can not judge this book's appeal to a real expert, but to anybody else, I would say that buying this book is a no-brainer. Alternatives versions exist for Fedora and Suse.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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As one would expect with any Linux textbook, this one is dense. There is lots of information, not presented in the most readable manner, however the good indexing and contents makes it pretty easy to find what you want.
With the subsequent updates of Ubuntu it is becoming less usual for a normal user to carry out tasks from this manual, however some, such as regular expressions, deserve to be learnt by everyone. In addition learning the different ways there are to go about everyday tasks, graphically and via the terminal, give the user a better understanding of what goes on "behind the scenes".
People argue that "you can get it all from the internet". Personally I would argue that it is easier to read things on paper, and nicer to have something there to dip into rather than switching back and forth between browser and command line continually. Also books, like this one, are written to sell, not just as a hobby, they are generally better written and more complete than online tutorials.
All in all I would recommend this book for people not scared to try the command line and those who want to learn a few more intriguing things that Linux can do. However if you are content with using Ubuntu's easy-to-operate Graphical User Interface, then steer clear!
With the subsequent updates of Ubuntu it is becoming less usual for a normal user to carry out tasks from this manual, however some, such as regular expressions, deserve to be learnt by everyone. In addition learning the different ways there are to go about everyday tasks, graphically and via the terminal, give the user a better understanding of what goes on "behind the scenes".
People argue that "you can get it all from the internet". Personally I would argue that it is easier to read things on paper, and nicer to have something there to dip into rather than switching back and forth between browser and command line continually. Also books, like this one, are written to sell, not just as a hobby, they are generally better written and more complete than online tutorials.
All in all I would recommend this book for people not scared to try the command line and those who want to learn a few more intriguing things that Linux can do. However if you are content with using Ubuntu's easy-to-operate Graphical User Interface, then steer clear!
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Well written and very useful
Don't waste time and money on Linux books that explain too much or don't explain enough. Linux is more about action than theory and this book really invites to action. Read more
Published 10 months ago by FILIP Marius
Ubuntu Linux Toolbox
Very well written book.
Although it is a couple of years out of date, the content of the book is dealing with command line (CLI) usage of Ubuntu and not with graphical... Read more
Although it is a couple of years out of date, the content of the book is dealing with command line (CLI) usage of Ubuntu and not with graphical... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D I Rayner
Essential reading for those who prefer to sort out their own problems.
Many existing books skirt round the subject of using the command line and give the opinion that it is is beyond the average reader new to Ubuntu/Linux. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. C. J. H. Spraggs
ubuntu linux toolbox
The book is for the more advanced user and has no illustrations.There is a lot of information.I was looking for commands on using codecs and software that work on windows. Read more
Published 13 months ago by M. Mchugh
Very comprehensive but dull
I wouldn't recommend this for complete novices to Ubuntu as it is nearly all 300+ pages of text. It is a comprehensive book on how to work the command line and in that respect it's... Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. Booth
Ubuntu Linux Toolbox
This book tries it's best to cram a lot of material into a fairly short number of pages. It teaches the user the basics of the command line and then starts with a variety of very... Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Kevin Macphail
User review Ubuntu Toolbox
Excellent book goes into more detail than The Official Ubuntu Book, more for those who want to get under under
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Bob Woolsey
A practical 'cookbook'
A practical and useful reference for those of us not working in IT but needing a short cut to taking advantage of the full versatility and wide scope of Ubuntu. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by John Harper
An excellent handbook
As A relative newcomer to Ubuntu and Linux I found this handbook an excellent resource for getting more familiar with using the command line. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by Michael Lewin
A Simply Brilliant Book!
I would recommend this book for any Debian Linux / *Ubuntu user. Whether you are new to the system or have some experience but just need some help finding out how to do certain... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by Alex Howe
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