{"product_id":"9781484206089","title":"Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users\u003c\/em\u003e is your comprehensive guide to using Ubuntu. You already know how to use a computer running Windows or OS X, but learning a new operating system can feel daunting. If you've been afraid to try Ubuntu because you don't know where to start, this book will show you how to get the most out of Ubuntu for work, home, and play. You'll be introduced to a wide selection of software and settings that will make your computer ready to work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUbuntu makes your computing life easy. Ubuntu's Software Updater keeps all of your software secure and up-to-date. Browsing the Internet becomes faster and safer. Creating documents and sharing with others is built right in. Enjoying your music and movie libraries helps you unwind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUbuntu is the world’s third most popular operating system and powers desktop and laptop computers, servers, private and public clouds, phones and tablets, and embedded devices. There's never been a better time to install Ubuntu and move to an open source way of life. Get started with \u003cem\u003eBeginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users \u003c\/em\u003etoday!\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the advantages of Ubuntu and its variants—Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall Ubuntu on its own or alongside your computer's existing operating system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch Ubuntu's catalog of thousands of applications—all ready to install with a single click\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with files and disks that were created with Windows and OS X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun simple, interesting tasks and games using the command line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomize Ubuntu in powerful ways and get work done with virtual machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users \u003c\/em\u003eis for anyone who wants to move to using an open source operating system. If you’ve struggled to find comprehensive guides or didn’t even know where to start, this book will delight you.\u003c\/p\u003eTable of Contents\u003cp\u003eChapter One: Getting Started with Ubuntu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Two: Windows and Mac Interoperability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Three: Productivity at Home and Work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Four: Enjoying Media and Other Entertainment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Command Line Tricks and Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Six: Power User Tools\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Ubuntu Releases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: The Future of Ubuntu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172523360496,"sku":"9781484206089","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484206089_p0.jpg?v=1772499443","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484206089","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}