{"product_id":"9781430230403","title":"Beginning Ubuntu Linux","description":"\u003cp\u003eUbuntu Linux is the fastest growing Linux-based operating system, and \u003cem\u003eBeginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition\u003c\/em\u003e teaches all of us—including those who have never used Linux—how to use it productively, whether you come from Windows or the Mac or the world of open source.\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition\u003c\/em\u003e shows you how to take advantage of Lucid Lynx. Based on the best-selling previous edition, \u003cstrong\u003eEmilio Raggi\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains a fine balance between teaching Ubuntu and introducing new features. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you'll be introduced to the world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services. You'll learn how to control the Ubuntu system, which you just installed from the book's DVD, as you are guided through common tasks such as configuring the system's graphical user interface (GUI), listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book also supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration and security—essential for any Ubuntu user—while not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e  What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUse Ubuntu as a daily desktop on your laptop or PC \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eComplete office tasks, such as creating Microsoft Office–compatible documents and spreadsheets, using e–mail, and managing contacts \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eListen to MP3s, manage pictures and CDs, and watch movies using a user–friendly Linux desktop \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eConfigure Ubuntu’s printer– and file–sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your network \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAdminister and secure your Ubuntu machine \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     Everyone who uses Ubuntu daily, whether in the office or in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e        \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMeet Ubuntu Linux \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eGNU \"slash\" Linux \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePre-installation Steps \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInstalling Ubuntu \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSolving Installation Problems \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eBooting Ubuntu for the First Time \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eGetting Everything Up and Running \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHow to Secure Your Computer \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePersonalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eManaging Your Data \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eA World of Applications \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eWorking with Text Files \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMaking the Move to OpenOffice.org \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCommunicating with Others \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSocial Networks and Cloud Computing \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDigital Audio \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eMovies and Multimedia \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDigital Photos \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePlaying Games \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eInstalling and Removing Software \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Linux Users and File Permissions \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eOptimizing Your System \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eBacking Up Data \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eScheduling Tasks \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAccessing Computers Remotely \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTaking Control of the System \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIntroducing the BASH Shell \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eGlossary of Linux Terms \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eGetting Further Help \u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eExploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47153851760880,"sku":"9781430230403","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430230403_p0.jpg?v=1763749267","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430230403","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}