Ubuntu for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Project-Based, Get-Things-Done Guidebook (Book + CD-Rom)
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ISBN: 1593271808 / Publisher: No Starch Press, June 2008
Provides information on using the latest Ubuntu release, covering such topics as installation, customizing the GNOME panel, installing applications, using printers and scanners, connecting to the Internet, using multimedia, and security.
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"A fast, crystal-clear topical tour of the amazing collective accomplishment embodied in Ubuntu."-Cory Doctorow, Boing BoingUbuntu 8.04 has been hailed as the Linux distribution for newbies, and it's certainly the Linux for the less geeky among us. Even the name is user friendly-it's a South African term that translates roughly as "humanity toward others" and could also describe author Rickford Grant's approach to teaching Linux.Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 3rd Edition is a hands-on, project-based guide to Ubuntu 8.04 for those interested in-but nervous about-switching to the Linux operating system. This edition has been updated for Hardy Heron, the latest Ubuntu release (8.04), with its improved multimedia support and desktop effects. Step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial concepts, helping you absorb and apply what you've learned.Ubuntu for Non-Geeks covers those day-to-day tasks that most non-geeks will want to perform, like how to:Download and install free software, games, and utilitiesConnect to wired and wireless networks or transfer files via BluetoothConfigure printers, scanners, monitors, and USB flash drivesWatch DVDs, listen to music, and even sync your iPodEdit and share your digital photos and videosCustomize the look and feel of your systemTackle more advanced tasks like working with commands and using Windows applicationsWhether you're new to computers, looking for a pain-free way to make the Linux switch, or just want a low-cost alternative to Windows, Ubuntu 8.04 is easier than ever. Try it and you'll see.
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