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Beginning Ubuntu Linux
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From the eBook - 6th ed.
Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Meet Ubuntu Linux --
Ten Reasons to Try Ubuntu Linux --
What Is Ubuntu Linux Anyway? --
Ubuntu Linux Is an Operating System --
Ubuntu Is a Distribution of Linux, Based on Debian --
Ubuntu Linux Is a Full Desktop Solution --
Ubuntu Linux Experience --
"Linux for Human Beings" --
Powerful yet Flexible Operating System --
Continuous Improvements --
Product Family --
Ubuntu Linux Community --
Praise for Ubuntu Linux --
Should I Stop Using Windows? --
Ubuntu Linux and Its Strengths --
Summary --
ch. 2 GNU "slash" Linux --
Unix --
Rise of the IBM PC ... and of Microsoft --
RMS on Free Software --
Copyleft --
Quest for a Unix-like Operating System --
Linus Torvalds and His Little Project --
GNU "slash" Linux --
Linux Diaspora --
Open Source --
South African Factor --
Operating System for the Future --
Summary --
ch. 3 Pre-installation Steps --
Understanding Partitioning --
Freeing Up Space --
Reclaiming Space --
Removing Windows --
Using Another Hard Disk --
Backing Up Your Data --
Backing Up E-Mail Files --
Making Notes --
Summary --
ch. 4 Installing Ubuntu --
Overview of the Installation Process --
Stage-by-Stage Installation Guide --
Stage 1 Prepare the Windows Partition for Resizing --
Stage 2 Boot from the DVD-ROM --
Stage 3 Try or Install --
Stage 4 Preparing to install Ubuntu --
Stage 5 Repartition Your Hard Disk --
Stage 6 Configure your Regional Settings --
Stage 7 Set Up a User --
Stage 8 Import Documents and Settings --
Stage 9 Completing the Installation --
Stage 9 Perform Installation --
Stage 10 Reboot and Enjoy Ubuntul --
Summary --
ch. 5 Solving Installation Problems --
A. PreInstallation Problems --
Disc Doesn't Boot --
Computer Is Having a Kernel Panic --
DVD Starts to Boot, but the Screen Goes Blank or Corrupted --
Computer Freezes During Installation --
Installer "Unrecoverable Error" Message --
My Notebook Display Looks Corrupted During Installation --
I'm Using a KVM, and the Screen Looks Wrong --
B. Installation Problems --
I'm Offered Only a Text Login --
Computer Can't Find My Hard Disk --
I See Lots of Hard Disks in the Partitioner --
I Have Too Many Partitions --
C. Postinstallation Problems --
My Monitor Resolution Is Not Recognized --
My Keyboard or Mouse Isn't Working --
Computer No Longer Boots --
Ubuntu Is Working, but Windows Won't Boot --
I Can See Only a Text Login Prompt --
Graphical Problems --
Summary --
ch. 6 Booting Ubuntu for the First Time --
Starting Up --
Logging In --
Exploring the Desktop --
First Impressions --
Exploring the Top Panel and the Unity Launcher --
Shutting Down or Restarting Ubuntu --
Quick Desktop Guides --
Running Programs --
Working with Virtual Desktops --
Using the Mouse --
Cutting and Pasting Text --
Summary --
ch. 7 Getting Everything Up and Running --
Will Ubuntu Support My Hardware? --
Using Proprietary vs. Open Source Drivers --
Installing Device Manager --
Configuring Ubuntu --
Configuring Input Devices --
Configuring Mouse Options --
Changing Keyboard Settings --
Creating Keyboard Shortcuts --
Getting Online --
Using NetworkManager --
Configuring Wired Networking --
Connecting to a Wireless Network --
Installing Windows Wireless Network Device Drivers --
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network --
Working with a Proxy Server --
Adding a Printer --
Configuring a Local Printer --
Configuring a Network Printer --
Configuring a Windows/SMB Shared Printer --
Administering a Printer --
Using Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, and USB Memory Sticks --
Configuring a Scanner --
Installing 3D Drivers and Activating Desktop Visual Effects --
Configuring Bluetooth --
Pairing Bluetooth Devices --
Transferring Files Between Bluetooth Devices --
Using a Bluetooth Keyboard or Mouse --
Configuring Sound Cards --
Using Power-Management Preferences --
Summary --
ch. 8 How to Secure Your Computer --
Windows Security vs. Linux Security --
Root and Ordinary Users --
Encryption --
Setting Up for Encryption --
Encrypting and Decrypting Files --
Signing and Encrypting E-Mail --
Commonsense Security --
Online Updates --
Configuring the Ubuntu Firewall --
Installing Firestarter --
Configuring Firestarter --
Adding Virus Scanning to Ubuntu --
Installing ClamTk --
Updating the ClamAV Database --
Dealing with Infections --
Summary --
ch. 9 Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right --
Unity or Classic --
Choosing Your Session Type Permanently --
Changing the Look and Feel --
Altering the Theme --
Changing the Desktop Background --
Setting Font Preferences --
Using Desktop Visual Effects --
Changing Your Login Picture --
Adding and Removing Desktop Items --
Creating a Launcher --
Personalizing the Panels in Ubuntu Classic --
Adding and Removing Menus in Ubuntu Classic --
Moving Panel Items in Ubuntu Classic --
Working with Applets in Ubuntu Classic --
Summary --
ch. 10 Managing Your Data --
Using Nautilus --
Changing the View Mode --
Searching for Files --
Working with File and Folder Icons --
Special Nautilus Windows --
Launching Files and Running Programs --
Viewing File Sizes and Other Information --
Tips and Tricks for Nautilus --
Home Folder --
Understanding File System Concepts --
File System Explained --
Drive References --
Names of Files --
Real Files and Virtual Files --
Working with Disks and Volumes --
Mounting Volumes --
Viewing Disk and Volume Information --
Managing Disks --
Managing Volumes --
Advanced File Operations --
Working with Files in Windows Partitions --
Accessing Networked Files --
Sharing a Folder from Within Ubuntu --
Accessing Removable Storage Devices --
Working in the Computer Window --
Ejecting Media --
Summary --
ch. 11 World of Applications --
Available Software --
Quick Start with Common Ubuntu Programs --
Word Processing: LibreOffice Writer --
Spreadsheet: LibreOffice Calc --
Presentations: LibreOffice Impress --
Database: LibreOffice Base --
E-Mail/Personal Information Manager: Evolution --
Web Browser: Firefox --
Media Player: Banshee --
Movie Playback: Totem Movie Player --
CD/DVD Burning: Brasero/Nautilus CD/DVD Creator --
Photo Editing: F-Spot and GIMP --
Other Handy Applications --
Calculator --
Archive Manager --
Dictionary --
Empathy Instant Messaging Client --
Ekiga --
Games --
Windows Applications --
Summary --
ch. 12 Working with Text Files --
Text: A History Lesson --
Piping and Redirecting --
Text Editor Wars --
Working with Text Files --
Introducing gedit --
Working with gedit --
Comparing Multiple Files with Diffuse --
Summary --
ch. 13 Making the Move to LibreOffice --
Introduction to LibreOffice --
LibreOffice Key Features --
File Compatibility --
Right Fonts --
Copying Windows Fonts --
Installing TrueType Core Fonts --
Introducing the Interface --
Customizing the Interface --
Adding Functions to Toolbars --
Adding a New Toolbar --
Customizing Menus --
Personalizing the Look and Feel --
Configuring LibreOffice Options --
Using LibreOffice Core Functions --
Using Wizards --
Getting Help --
Inserting Objects with Object Linking and Embedding --
Creating Macros --
Saving Files --
Beginning LibreOffice Applications --
LibreOffice Word Processor: Writer --
LibreOffice Spreadsheet: Calc --
LibreOffice Presentation: Impress --
Summary --
ch.
14 Communicating with Others --
Introducing Evolution --
Basic E-Mail Tasks --
Configuring E-Mail Access --
Sending and Receiving E-Mail --
Reading E-Mail --
Deleting Messages --
Flagging Messages --
Composing a Message --
Creating an E-Mail Signature --
Advanced E-Mail Tasks --
Creating New Folders --
Dealing with Junk E-Mail --
Sorting and Filtering Messages --
Creating Search Folders --
Contacts --
Adding or Editing Contact Information --
Creating a Contact List --
Calendars --
Specifying Appointment Types --
Adding or Editing a Diary Entry --
Additional Calendars --
Memos and Tasks --
Configuring Instant Messaging --
Installing Skype --
Ekiga --
Summary --
ch. 15 Social Networks and Cloud Computing --
Social Networking Applications --
Introducing the MeMenu --
Microblogging with Gwibber --
Cloud-Based Services --
Storing Your Data Online with Ubuntu One --
Summary --
ch. 16 Digital Audio --
Issues Surrounding Multimedia Playback --
Playing Audio Files --
Installing Codecs in a Single Package --
Using Banshee --
Purchasing from Online Music Stores --
Using the Jamendo Store --
Purchasing from Magnatune --
Purchasing from Ubuntu One --
Tuning In to Online Radio Stations --
Listening to Podcasts --
Listening to Audio CDs and Ripping Tracks --
Choosing a Format --
Ripping Tracks --
Creating Your Own CDs --
Recording from a Microphone --
Summary --
ch. 17 Movies and Multimedia --
Installing Playback Software --
Installing Codecs --
Installing RealPlayer 11 --
Adding Flash Support --
Adding Java Support --
Watching Movies --
Watching DVDs --
Watching TV --
Checking for Video Input --
Installing tvtime --
Summary --
ch. 18 Digital Photos --
Downloading and Cataloging Images --
Connecting Your Camera --
Importing Photos Using F-Spot --
Using GIMP for Image Editing --
Basics of GIMP --
Making Color Corrections --
Cropping and Healing --
Applying Filters --
Sharpening --
Summary --
ch. 19 Playing Games --
Linux Games --
Official Sources --
Additional Sources --
Adobe Flash and Web-based Gaming --
Installing Windows Games --
Summary.
Note continued: ch. 20 Installing and Removing Software --
Using the Ubuntu Software Center --
Navigating the Ubuntu Software Center --
Browsing and Searching for Software --
Rating and Reviewing Software --
Software Installation Basics --
Formats of Linux Installation Files --
Package Management --
Dependency Management --
Software Repositories --
Advanced Application Management --
Managing Ubuntu Software Options --
Adding Software Sources --
Managing Software Updates --
Synaptic Package Manager in Depth --
Searching for Software --
Installing Software --
Removing Software --
Manually Installing Using Ubuntu Software Center --
Installing Windows Applications with Wine --
Installing and Configuring Wine --
Installing a Windows Application --
Installing from Source --
Installing the Compiler Tools --
Unpacking the Source Tarball and Solving Dependencies --
Compiling --
Summary --
ch. 21 Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions --
Understanding User and Group Accounts --
Users and Groups --
Root User --
Users and File Permissions --
Root vs. Sudo --
UIDs and GIDs --
Adding and Deleting Users and Groups --
Adding and Changing Passwords --
Understanding File and Folder Permissions --
Viewing Permissions --
Typical Data File Permissions --
Permissions on a User's Directory --
Permissions on a Directory Owned by Root --
Altering Permissions --
Summary --
ch. 22 Optimizing Your System --
Speeding Up Booting --
Reducing the Boot Menu Delay --
Managing GNOME Sessions --
Prelinking --
Configuring Prelinking --
Deactivating Prelinking --
Optimizing the Kernel --
Freeing Up Disk Space --
Emptying the /tmp Folder --
Emptying the Cache of Package Files --
Removing Unused Software --
Summary --
ch. 23 Backing Up Data --
What Data Should You Back Up? --
Using Simple Backup --
Backing Up Data via Simple Backup --
Restoring Data via Simple Backup --
Managing Archive Files --
Saving the File to a CD-R/RW or to a DVD-R --
Summary --
ch. 24 Scheduling Tasks --
Scheduling with GNOME Scheduler --
Creating a Recurrent Task --
Scheduling One-Off Tasks --
Scheduling with anacron --
Summary --
ch. 25 Accessing Computers Remotely --
Using Secure Shell --
Logging In to a Remote Computer --
Transferring Files Between Remote Computers --
Accessing GUI Applications Remotely --
Running X Applications on a Remote Computer --
Accessing Ubuntu via Remote Desktop --
Connecting to Remote Windows Computers --
Connecting to Windows 7 and Vista --
Connecting to Windows XP Professional, 2000, and NT --
Connecting to Other Computers --
Summary --
ch. 26 Taking Control of the System --
Viewing Processes --
Controlling Processes --
Killing Processes --
Controlling Zombie Processes --
Using Other Commands to Control Processes --
Controlling Jobs --
Summary --
Appendix A Introducing the BASH Shell --
What Is the BASH Shell? --
Why Bother with the Shell? --
When Should You Use the Shell? --
Getting Started with the Shell --
Running Programs --
Getting Help --
Running the Shell via a Virtual Console --
Working with Files --
Listing Files --
Copying Files and Directories --
Moving Files and Directories --
Deleting Files and Directories --
Changing and Creating Directories --
Using Autocompletion --
Autocompletion with Files and Paths --
Viewing Available Options --
Other Autocompletion Examples --
Using Keyboard Shortcuts --
Shortcuts for Working in BASH --
Shortcuts for System Control --
Using the Command History --
Piping and Directing Output --
Piping the Output of Commands --
Redirecting Output --
Using Brace Expansion --
BASH Command Index --
Appendix B Glossary of Linux Terms --
Symbols --
A --
B --
C --
D --
E --
F --
G --
H --
I --
J --
K --
L --
M --
N --
O --
P --
R --
S --
T --
U --
V --
W --
X --
Appendix C Getting Further Help --
Read the Manual! --
Man Pages --
Info Pages --
Readme Files and Other Documentation --
Getting Help Online --
Forums --
Mailing Lists --
Other Official Sites --
Third-Party Sites.
From the eBook - 5th ed.
pt. 1. Introducing the world of Linux
pt. 2. Installing Ubuntu
pt. 3. The no-nonsense getting started guide
pt. 4. Working and playing with Ubuntu
pt. 5. Keeping your system running
pt. 6. Appendixes.
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