Ubuntu Linux Bible: Featuring Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

The best resource on the very latest for Ubuntu users!

Ubuntu is a free, open-source, Linux-based operating system that can run on desktops, laptops, netbooks, and servers. If you've joined the millions of users around the world who prefer open-source OS-and Ubuntu in particular-this book is perfect for you. It brings you the very latest on Ubuntu 10.04, with pages of step-by-step instruction, helpful tips, and expert techniques.

Coverage Includes:

- The Ubuntu Linux Project

- Installing Ubuntu

- Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems

- Basic Linux System Concepts

- Using the GNOME Desktop

- Using the Compiz Window Manager

- Managing E-Mail and Personal Information with Evolution

- Surfing the Web with Firefox

- Migrating from Windows Systems

- Sending and Receiving Instant Messages

- Using Command-Line Tools

- Working with Text Files

- Creating and Publishing Documents

- Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations

- Working with Graphics

- Working with Multimedia

- Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu

- Adding, Removing, and Updating Software

- Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals

- Network Configuration and Security

- Going Wireless

- Software Development on Ubuntu

- Using Virtual Machines and Emulators

- Connecting to Other Systems

- File Transfer and Sharing

- Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication

- Backing Up and Restoring Files

- Setting Up a Web Server

- Setting Up a Mail Server

- Setting Up a DHCP Server

- Setting Up a DNS Server

- Setting Up a Print Server

- Setting Up an NFS Server

- Up a Samba Server

Updating your Ubuntu? Ubuntu Linux Bible, Third Edition, is the book you need to succeed!