Beginning Ubuntu Linux
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A guide to Ubuntu Linux covers such topics as installation, hardware components, the BASH shell, multimedia, office tasks, software instllation and removal, and data backup.
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Raggi, E. (2011). Beginning Ubuntu Linux (6th ed.). Apress.
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| 505 | 0 | 0 | |g Machine generated contents note:|g ch. 1|t Meet Ubuntu Linux --|t Ten Reasons to Try Ubuntu Linux --|t What Is Ubuntu Linux Anyway? --|t Ubuntu Linux Is an Operating System --|t Ubuntu Is a Distribution of Linux, Based on Debian --|t Ubuntu Linux Is a Full Desktop Solution --|t Ubuntu Linux Experience --|t "Linux for Human Beings" --|t Powerful yet Flexible Operating System --|t Continuous Improvements --|t Product Family --|t Ubuntu Linux Community --|t Praise for Ubuntu Linux --|t Should I Stop Using Windows? --|t Ubuntu Linux and Its Strengths --|t Summary --|g ch. 2|t GNU "slash" Linux --|t Unix --|t Rise of the IBM PC ... and of Microsoft --|t RMS on Free Software --|t Copyleft --|t Quest for a Unix-like Operating System --|t Linus Torvalds and His Little Project --|t GNU "slash" Linux --|t Linux Diaspora --|t Open Source --|t South African Factor --|t Operating System for the Future --|t Summary --|g ch. 3|t Pre-installation Steps --|t Understanding Partitioning --|t Freeing Up Space --|t Reclaiming Space --|t Removing Windows --|t Using Another Hard Disk --|t Backing Up Your Data --|t Backing Up E-Mail Files --|t Making Notes --|t Summary --|g ch. 4|t Installing Ubuntu --|t Overview of the Installation Process --|t Stage-by-Stage Installation Guide --|g Stage 1|t Prepare the Windows Partition for Resizing --|g Stage 2|t Boot from the DVD-ROM --|g Stage 3|t Try or Install --|g Stage 4|t Preparing to install Ubuntu --|g Stage 5|t Repartition Your Hard Disk --|g Stage 6|t Configure your Regional Settings --|g Stage 7|t Set Up a User --|g Stage 8|t Import Documents and Settings --|g Stage 9|t Completing the Installation --|g Stage 9|t Perform Installation --|g Stage 10|t Reboot and Enjoy Ubuntul --|t Summary --|g ch. 5|t Solving Installation Problems --|g A.|t PreInstallation Problems --|t Disc Doesn't Boot --|t Computer Is Having a Kernel Panic --|t DVD Starts to Boot, but the Screen Goes Blank or Corrupted --|t Computer Freezes During Installation --|t Installer "Unrecoverable Error" Message --|t My Notebook Display Looks Corrupted During Installation --|t I'm Using a KVM, and the Screen Looks Wrong --|g B.|t Installation Problems --|t I'm Offered Only a Text Login --|t Computer Can't Find My Hard Disk --|t I See Lots of Hard Disks in the Partitioner --|t I Have Too Many Partitions --|g C.|t Postinstallation Problems --|t My Monitor Resolution Is Not Recognized --|t My Keyboard or Mouse Isn't Working --|t Computer No Longer Boots --|t Ubuntu Is Working, but Windows Won't Boot --|t I Can See Only a Text Login Prompt --|t Graphical Problems --|t Summary --|g ch. 6|t Booting Ubuntu for the First Time --|t Starting Up --|t Logging In --|t Exploring the Desktop --|t First Impressions --|t Exploring the Top Panel and the Unity Launcher --|t Shutting Down or Restarting Ubuntu --|t Quick Desktop Guides --|t Running Programs --|t Working with Virtual Desktops --|t Using the Mouse --|t Cutting and Pasting Text --|t Summary --|g ch. 7|t Getting Everything Up and Running --|t Will Ubuntu Support My Hardware? --|t Using Proprietary vs. Open Source Drivers --|t Installing Device Manager --|t Configuring Ubuntu --|t Configuring Input Devices --|t Configuring Mouse Options --|t Changing Keyboard Settings --|t Creating Keyboard Shortcuts --|t Getting Online --|t Using NetworkManager --|t Configuring Wired Networking --|t Connecting to a Wireless Network --|t Installing Windows Wireless Network Device Drivers --|t Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network --|t Working with a Proxy Server --|t Adding a Printer --|t Configuring a Local Printer --|t Configuring a Network Printer --|t Configuring a Windows/SMB Shared Printer --|t Administering a Printer --|t Using Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, and USB Memory Sticks --|t Configuring a Scanner --|t Installing 3D Drivers and Activating Desktop Visual Effects --|t Configuring Bluetooth --|t Pairing Bluetooth Devices --|t Transferring Files Between Bluetooth Devices --|t Using a Bluetooth Keyboard or Mouse --|t Configuring Sound Cards --|t Using Power-Management Preferences --|t Summary --|g ch. 8|t How to Secure Your Computer --|t Windows Security vs. Linux Security --|t Root and Ordinary Users --|t Encryption --|t Setting Up for Encryption --|t Encrypting and Decrypting Files --|t Signing and Encrypting E-Mail --|t Commonsense Security --|t Online Updates --|t Configuring the Ubuntu Firewall --|t Installing Firestarter --|t Configuring Firestarter --|t Adding Virus Scanning to Ubuntu --|t Installing ClamTk --|t Updating the ClamAV Database --|t Dealing with Infections --|t Summary --|g ch. 9|t Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right --|t Unity or Classic --|t Choosing Your Session Type Permanently --|t Changing the Look and Feel --|t Altering the Theme --|t Changing the Desktop Background --|t Setting Font Preferences --|t Using Desktop Visual Effects --|t Changing Your Login Picture --|t Adding and Removing Desktop Items --|t Creating a Launcher --|t Personalizing the Panels in Ubuntu Classic --|t Adding and Removing Menus in Ubuntu Classic --|t Moving Panel Items in Ubuntu Classic --|t Working with Applets in Ubuntu Classic --|t Summary --|g ch. 10|t Managing Your Data --|t Using Nautilus --|t Changing the View Mode --|t Searching for Files --|t Working with File and Folder Icons --|t Special Nautilus Windows --|t Launching Files and Running Programs --|t Viewing File Sizes and Other Information --|t Tips and Tricks for Nautilus --|t Home Folder --|t Understanding File System Concepts --|t File System Explained --|t Drive References --|t Names of Files --|t Real Files and Virtual Files --|t Working with Disks and Volumes --|t Mounting Volumes --|t Viewing Disk and Volume Information --|t Managing Disks --|t Managing Volumes --|t Advanced File Operations --|t Working with Files in Windows Partitions --|t Accessing Networked Files --|t Sharing a Folder from Within Ubuntu --|t Accessing Removable Storage Devices --|t Working in the Computer Window --|t Ejecting Media --|t Summary --|g ch. 11|t World of Applications --|t Available Software --|t Quick Start with Common Ubuntu Programs --|t Word Processing: LibreOffice Writer --|t Spreadsheet: LibreOffice Calc --|t Presentations: LibreOffice Impress --|t Database: LibreOffice Base --|t E-Mail/Personal Information Manager: Evolution --|t Web Browser: Firefox --|t Media Player: Banshee --|t Movie Playback: Totem Movie Player --|t CD/DVD Burning: Brasero/Nautilus CD/DVD Creator --|t Photo Editing: F-Spot and GIMP --|t Other Handy Applications --|t Calculator --|t Archive Manager --|t Dictionary --|t Empathy Instant Messaging Client --|t Ekiga --|t Games --|t Windows Applications --|t Summary --|g ch. 12|t Working with Text Files --|t Text: A History Lesson --|t Piping and Redirecting --|t Text Editor Wars --|t Working with Text Files --|t Introducing gedit --|t Working with gedit --|t Comparing Multiple Files with Diffuse --|t Summary --|g ch. 13|t Making the Move to LibreOffice --|t Introduction to LibreOffice --|t LibreOffice Key Features --|t File Compatibility --|t Right Fonts --|t Copying Windows Fonts --|t Installing TrueType Core Fonts --|t Introducing the Interface --|t Customizing the Interface --|t Adding Functions to Toolbars --|t Adding a New Toolbar --|t Customizing Menus --|t Personalizing the Look and Feel --|t Configuring LibreOffice Options --|t Using LibreOffice Core Functions --|t Using Wizards --|t Getting Help --|t Inserting Objects with Object Linking and Embedding --|t Creating Macros --|t Saving Files --|t Beginning LibreOffice Applications --|t LibreOffice Word Processor: Writer --|t LibreOffice Spreadsheet: Calc --|t LibreOffice Presentation: Impress --|t Summary --|g ch. |
| 505 | 0 | 0 | |t 14|t Communicating with Others --|t Introducing Evolution --|t Basic E-Mail Tasks --|t Configuring E-Mail Access --|t Sending and Receiving E-Mail --|t Reading E-Mail --|t Deleting Messages --|t Flagging Messages --|t Composing a Message --|t Creating an E-Mail Signature --|t Advanced E-Mail Tasks --|t Creating New Folders --|t Dealing with Junk E-Mail --|t Sorting and Filtering Messages --|t Creating Search Folders --|t Contacts --|t Adding or Editing Contact Information --|t Creating a Contact List --|t Calendars --|t Specifying Appointment Types --|t Adding or Editing a Diary Entry --|t Additional Calendars --|t Memos and Tasks --|t Configuring Instant Messaging --|t Installing Skype --|t Ekiga --|t Summary --|g ch. 15|t Social Networks and Cloud Computing --|t Social Networking Applications --|t Introducing the MeMenu --|t Microblogging with Gwibber --|t Cloud-Based Services --|t Storing Your Data Online with Ubuntu One --|t Summary --|g ch. 16|t Digital Audio --|t Issues Surrounding Multimedia Playback --|t Playing Audio Files --|t Installing Codecs in a Single Package --|t Using Banshee --|t Purchasing from Online Music Stores --|t Using the Jamendo Store --|t Purchasing from Magnatune --|t Purchasing from Ubuntu One --|t Tuning In to Online Radio Stations --|t Listening to Podcasts --|t Listening to Audio CDs and Ripping Tracks --|t Choosing a Format --|t Ripping Tracks --|t Creating Your Own CDs --|t Recording from a Microphone --|t Summary --|g ch. 17|t Movies and Multimedia --|t Installing Playback Software --|t Installing Codecs --|t Installing RealPlayer 11 --|t Adding Flash Support --|t Adding Java Support --|t Watching Movies --|t Watching DVDs --|t Watching TV --|t Checking for Video Input --|t Installing tvtime --|t Summary --|g ch. 18|t Digital Photos --|t Downloading and Cataloging Images --|t Connecting Your Camera --|t Importing Photos Using F-Spot --|t Using GIMP for Image Editing --|t Basics of GIMP --|t Making Color Corrections --|t Cropping and Healing --|t Applying Filters --|t Sharpening --|t Summary --|g ch. 19|t Playing Games --|t Linux Games --|t Official Sources --|t Additional Sources --|t Adobe Flash and Web-based Gaming --|t Installing Windows Games --|t Summary. |
| 505 | 0 | 0 | |g Note continued:|g ch. 20|t Installing and Removing Software --|t Using the Ubuntu Software Center --|t Navigating the Ubuntu Software Center --|t Browsing and Searching for Software --|t Rating and Reviewing Software --|t Software Installation Basics --|t Formats of Linux Installation Files --|t Package Management --|t Dependency Management --|t Software Repositories --|t Advanced Application Management --|t Managing Ubuntu Software Options --|t Adding Software Sources --|t Managing Software Updates --|t Synaptic Package Manager in Depth --|t Searching for Software --|t Installing Software --|t Removing Software --|t Manually Installing Using Ubuntu Software Center --|t Installing Windows Applications with Wine --|t Installing and Configuring Wine --|t Installing a Windows Application --|t Installing from Source --|t Installing the Compiler Tools --|t Unpacking the Source Tarball and Solving Dependencies --|t Compiling --|t Summary --|g ch. 21|t Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions --|t Understanding User and Group Accounts --|t Users and Groups --|t Root User --|t Users and File Permissions --|t Root vs. Sudo --|t UIDs and GIDs --|t Adding and Deleting Users and Groups --|t Adding and Changing Passwords --|t Understanding File and Folder Permissions --|t Viewing Permissions --|t Typical Data File Permissions --|t Permissions on a User's Directory --|t Permissions on a Directory Owned by Root --|t Altering Permissions --|t Summary --|g ch. 22|t Optimizing Your System --|t Speeding Up Booting --|t Reducing the Boot Menu Delay --|t Managing GNOME Sessions --|t Prelinking --|t Configuring Prelinking --|t Deactivating Prelinking --|t Optimizing the Kernel --|t Freeing Up Disk Space --|t Emptying the /tmp Folder --|t Emptying the Cache of Package Files --|t Removing Unused Software --|t Summary --|g ch. 23|t Backing Up Data --|t What Data Should You Back Up? --|t Using Simple Backup --|t Backing Up Data via Simple Backup --|t Restoring Data via Simple Backup --|t Managing Archive Files --|t Saving the File to a CD-R/RW or to a DVD-R --|t Summary --|g ch. 24|t Scheduling Tasks --|t Scheduling with GNOME Scheduler --|t Creating a Recurrent Task --|t Scheduling One-Off Tasks --|t Scheduling with anacron --|t Summary --|g ch. 25|t Accessing Computers Remotely --|t Using Secure Shell --|t Logging In to a Remote Computer --|t Transferring Files Between Remote Computers --|t Accessing GUI Applications Remotely --|t Running X Applications on a Remote Computer --|t Accessing Ubuntu via Remote Desktop --|t Connecting to Remote Windows Computers --|t Connecting to Windows 7 and Vista --|t Connecting to Windows XP Professional, 2000, and NT --|t Connecting to Other Computers --|t Summary --|g ch. 26|t Taking Control of the System --|t Viewing Processes --|t Controlling Processes --|t Killing Processes --|t Controlling Zombie Processes --|t Using Other Commands to Control Processes --|t Controlling Jobs --|t Summary --|g Appendix|t A Introducing the BASH Shell --|t What Is the BASH Shell? --|t Why Bother with the Shell? --|t When Should You Use the Shell? --|t Getting Started with the Shell --|t Running Programs --|t Getting Help --|t Running the Shell via a Virtual Console --|t Working with Files --|t Listing Files --|t Copying Files and Directories --|t Moving Files and Directories --|t Deleting Files and Directories --|t Changing and Creating Directories --|t Using Autocompletion --|t Autocompletion with Files and Paths --|t Viewing Available Options --|t Other Autocompletion Examples --|t Using Keyboard Shortcuts --|t Shortcuts for Working in BASH --|t Shortcuts for System Control --|t Using the Command History --|t Piping and Directing Output --|t Piping the Output of Commands --|t Redirecting Output --|t Using Brace Expansion --|t BASH Command Index --|g Appendix B|t Glossary of Linux Terms --|t Symbols --|t A --|t B --|t C --|t D --|t E --|t F --|t G --|t H --|t I --|t J --|t K --|t L --|t M --|t N --|t O --|t P --|t R --|t S --|t T --|t U --|t V --|t W --|t X --|g Appendix C|t Getting Further Help --|t Read the Manual! --|t Man Pages --|t Info Pages --|t Readme Files and Other Documentation --|t Getting Help Online --|t Forums --|t Mailing Lists --|t Other Official Sites --|t Third-Party Sites. |
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