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Description of How to Do Everything: Ubuntu

Your hands-on guide to Ubuntu Now it's easier than ever to get the most out of this wildly popular version of Linux. How to Do Everything: Ubuntu leads you through the interface, the built-in applications, and the process of installing software and peripherals. You'll get details on the full-featured OpenOffice.org productivity suite, as well as the fun side of Ubuntu, including graphics, photos, music, videos, and games. Maximize the power of Ubuntu-on PCs or Macs-with help from this practical guide. Install Ubuntu and navigate the GNOME desktop Add hardware, software, and peripheral devices Secure your computer with Firestarter, anti-virus programs, and backup/restore software Use the OpenOffice.org suite components-Writer, Calc, Base, Impress, Math, and Draw Set up a network and connect to the Internet via Firefox Create and publish your own website Use Windows applications in Ubuntu Play games and enjoy multimedia applications Work with Linux shell commands Learn to use the vi and Emacs text editors

Title Information

ISBN:

9780071549363

Pages:

328 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

271099

Publisher:

Osborne/McGraw-Hill

Published:

01/10/2008

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About Jeffrey T. Orloff

Jeffrey T. Orloff is a founding member of SafeWave.org and serves as the director of technology. He has also taught post-secondary classes in Windows Server, IT Security, and Linux and has worked in educational technology for more than 13 years.