Ubuntu Linux is the fastest growing Linux-based operating system, and Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition teaches all of us—including those who have never used Linux—how to use it productively, whether you come from Windows or the Mac or the world of open source.  Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fifth Edition shows you how to take advantage of Lucid Lynx. Based on the best-selling previous edition, Emilio Raggi maintains a fine balance between teaching Ubuntu and introducing new features. Whether you aim to use it in the home or in the office, you'll be introduced to the world of Ubuntu Linux, from simple word processing to using cloud services. You'll learn how to control the Ubuntu system, which you just installed from the book's DVD, as you are guided through common tasks such as configuring the system's graphical user interface (GUI), listening to audio CDs and MP3s, producing documents, using VoIP and chat, and of course, general system maintenance.  This book also supplies a series of comprehensive tutorials on Ubuntu administration and security—essential for any Ubuntu user—while not neglecting matters pertaining to office applications and the cloud. What you’ll learn     Use Ubuntu as a daily desktop on your laptop or PC     Complete office tasks, such as creating Microsoft Office–compatible documents and spreadsheets, using e–mail, and managing contacts     Listen to MP3s, manage pictures and CDs, and watch movies using a user–friendly Linux desktop     Configure Ubuntu’s printer– and file–sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your network     Administer and secure your Ubuntu machine  Who this book is for             Everyone who uses Ubuntu daily, whether in the office or in the home.              Table of Contents     Meet Ubuntu Linux      GNU "slash" Linux      Pre-installation Steps      Installing Ubuntu      Solving Installation Problems      Booting Ubuntu for the First Time      Getting Everything Up and Running      How to Secure Your Computer      Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right      Managing Your Data      A World of Applications      Working with Text Files      Making the Move to OpenOffice.org      Communicating with Others      Social Networks and Cloud Computing      Digital Audio      Movies and Multimedia      Digital Photos      Playing Games      Installing and Removing Software      Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions      Optimizing Your System      Backing Up Data      Scheduling Tasks      Accessing Computers Remotely      Taking Control of the System      Introducing the BASH Shell      Glossary of Linux Terms      Getting Further Help      Exploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions

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