0137136684
The official Ubuntu book, 3d ed. (DVD included)
Ed. by Benjamin Mako Hill et al.
Prentice Hall
2008
466 pages
$34.99
Paperback
QA76.76
Ubuntu is a complete, free operating system that emphasizes
community and support, designed for everyone from computer novices to
experts. This book/DVD reference and tutorial, written by leading Ubuntu
community members, covers essentials for making the most of the latest
release, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS. Coverage encompasses installation,
configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, and support.
This third edition covers the new Edubuntu and the new Kubuntu Remix
including KDE 4. The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating
system for installation on PC platforms preconfigured with a desktop
environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to
install other complete variants of Ubuntu including Kubuntu (with the
KDE environment) and Edubuntu (for use in schools). The book is for home
and small business users, server administrators, and programmers. Hill
serves on Ubuntu's Community Council governance board.
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