Ubuntu Linux For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) | 
| Author: Paul G. Sery
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 81636
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0470125055
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.432
EAN: 9780470125052
ASIN: 0470125055
Publication Date: April 30, 2007
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Product Description
What has made Ubuntu the most popular Linux distribution in recent years? It's the emphasis on ease of installation and use. It gets even easier when paired with iUbuntu Linux For Dummies./i This friendly reference shows you how to run Ubuntu directly from CD-ROM and install it on a PC as a personal workstation and network server. You#8217;ll find out how to download Ubuntu and start using it right away. You'll also discover how to: ul type="disc" liConnect to a LAN via a wireless and Ethernet liUse OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox drawing and editing liTap into multimedia, graphics and other applications using Ubuntu liCreate services for a home or small business network liGenerate and manage web pages, print services, and more liFind helpful information about Ubuntu and Linux liTroubleshoot and fix problems /ul p "Ubuntu" means "humanity toward others." Operating system guidebooks don#8217;t get any more humane than iUbuntu Linux For Dummies/i.
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 Dummies November 16, 2008
This is a little light. The on-line Ubuntu community provides a much more comprehensive and helpful resource.
 Good book. Read on... August 5, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have long shelve of books on linux and unix. This is one decent book on ubuntu but it is what the title says: it is book for a very beginner and in this role it is very credible reading. You should not expect from it any "advanced" subjects, but it walks you trough first time ubuntu experience. It outlines and crisply describes basic things for first time users. It is not up to current version, but it is still very reliable. br /If you are looking for more than merely basic guide see Ubuntu, Kubuntu 8.04 and Linux Training Library 2DVDs+CD as it comes with great PDF library on CD. br /If you never touched Linux before you probably need the Linux/Unix course see Linux and UNIX for a beginner complete training suite, 4DVDs + 2CDs ed.2008
 Outdated information useless - cd is corrupted July 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book is outdated. The latest version of Ubuntu (8) can not be learned using this book. I decided to switch to the version included with the book to prevent a total loss, but the CD files were corrupt and would not load. Book is useless. CD doesn't work. Save your money and don't buy.
 Good beginning May 11, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This provides a great beginning overview to Ubuntu Linux and had some very interesting history about it. Switching from Microsoft to Linux, this book carefully explained the similarities and differences. Because Ubuntu is very intuitive, some of the book's sections were simplistic, but thorough in the explanation. Overall, a very good starting point in learning the new OS.
 Ubuntu Linux April 4, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book is for an outdated verison of Ubuntu. This book is for V6 and current version is V7. Still, much is the same.
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