How to Do Everything: Ubuntu Linux

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Ubuntu Linux offers the stability, functionality, and security of the Windows and Mac operating systems without the cost--Ubuntu Linux is open source and free! This book addresses all the most common fears people have about switching to Linux and makes it easy for anyone to get up-and-running on this wildly popular operating system. Step-by-step tutorials lead you through the Ubuntu Linux interface, the built-in applications, and the process of installing printers and other peripherals. The book also explores the full-featured OpenOffice.org productivity suite that comes with Ubuntu, as well as the fun side of Linux--including graphics, photos, music, and videos.

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Jeffrey T. Orloff is a founding member of SafeWave.org and serves as the director of technology. Table of Contents Part I: Meet Ubuntu Chapter 1. Ubunt-Who?—Get to Know Ubuntu Chapter 2. Exploring the Ubuntu Desktop Chapter 3. Make It Personal—Fine Tune Ubuntu to Your Taste Part II: Manage Ubuntu Chapter 4. Housekeeping—Update and Maintain Ubuntu Chapter 5. Installing Peripherals Chapter 6. Beyond the Basics: Install Extra Software Chapter 7. Time to Upgrade: Install New Hardware Chapter 8. Keep it Safe—Securing Ubuntu Part III: Open the Door to OpenOffice Chapter 9. The Write Stuff Chapter 10. Spread It Out with Calc Chapter 11. I'm Impressed Chapter 12. All Your Base Chapter 13. Drawn to Open Source Part IV: Reach Out Chapter 14. Share and Share Alike--Networking Ubuntu Chapter 15. Can We Talk? Communications and the Internet Chapter 16. Master of Your Domain--Web Design Tools Chapter 17. Playing Nice with Windows Part V: Having Fun with Ubuntu Chapter 18. Fun and Games--Play Games with Ubuntu Chapter 19. Play that Funky Music--Making the Most of Multimedia Chapter 20. Get Smart! Using Educational Software Part VI: Advanced Ubuntu Chapter 21. Coming Out of Your Shell--A Guide to GNU/Linux Shell Commands Chapter 22. The Emacs Text Editor Appendix A: Install Ubuntu Index