Beginning Ubuntu Linux, the awardвЂ“winning and bestвЂ“selling Ubuntu book for beginners, is now in its third edition, presenting readers with an upвЂ“toвЂ“theвЂ“minute introduction to the world of Linux and the open source community. A detailed overview of UbuntuвЂ™s installation and configuration process encourages you to take the plunge and switch to Linux, and from there youвЂ™ll learn how to wield total control over your newly installed operating system. Guided through the most commonly desired tasks such as printer configuration, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, performing office and InternetвЂ“related tasks, as well as general system maintenance matters, authors  Keir Thomas and Jaime Sicam will soon have you using and enjoying Ubuntu Linux and never looking back.        YouвЂ™ll also find a series of comprehensive tutorials on Linux internals and the commandвЂ“line promptвЂ”essential for any Linux userвЂ”along with special sections on optimization, security, and system maintenance that will broaden your knowledge to professional level.        The complete Ubuntu Linux distribution is included free on the DVD inside the book. Simply insert the DVD and follow the instructions in the book to install Ubuntu Linux!            The ultimate guide to Ubuntu, the hottest Linux distribution on the planet    Avoids introductions to esoteric Linux topics that are commonly found in other books and focuses on everyday tasks for everyday users: printer and file sharing configuration, office document management, listening to MP3s, watching movies, and much more    Includes a DVD containing not only the complete Ubuntu version, but also versions of UbuntuвЂ™s sister projects, including Edubuntu, Kubuntu, and Xubuntu                What youвЂ™ll learn        Use Ubuntu as a daily desktop replacement.    Complete all manner of office tasks, such as creating Microsoft OfficeвЂ“compatible documents and spreadsheets, using eвЂ“mail, and managing contacts.    Listen to MP3s and CDs, and watch movies using userвЂ“friendly Linux desktop applications.    Configure UbuntuвЂ™s printerвЂ“ and fileвЂ“sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your network.    Become a proficient user of the Linux command line.            Who is this book for?         Beginning Linux users seeking to explore the popular Ubuntu distribution        About the Apress Beginning Series        The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entryвЂ“level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from вЂњnovice to professional.вЂќ YouвЂ™ll start your journey by seeing what you need to knowвЂ”but without needless theory and filler. YouвЂ™ll build your skill set by learning how to put together realвЂ“world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you thereвЂ”it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!

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