Beginning Ubuntu Linux - From Novice To Professional

Beginning Ubuntu Linux - From Novice To Professional

Summary:

This book is really for people who want to use Linux but have little to no idea what they are doing—basically, ex-Windows converts who are keen but don’t know much. Given this context, what is great about the book is the tone Thomas sets in his writing—comforting and knowledgeable, but not at all pretentious. It’s a bit like having a really good teacher sitting with you—who is explaining everything to you patiently and isn’t getting cross when you ask stupid questions. Also, if you were feeling un-confident about migration, Beginning Ubuntu Linux is just the thing to make you feel like actually, you are in control and you can do it, because someone is with you giving you step-by-step instructions.
This book is really for people who want to use Linux but have little to no idea what they are doing—basically, ex-Windows converts who are keen but don’t know much.

The contents:

Beginning Ubuntu Linux is 540 pages long—it’s physically pretty heavy because it’s jam-packed full of useful information, but don’t let the size intimidate you. As I mentioned before it is very well written and is a breeze to use. Furthermore, it has practical application and contains Ubuntu version 5.10 (Breezy Badger). So if you actually do the installation while you are reading and follow all the instructions, you will find it invaluable.
The book is divided into seven parts, starting off very generally and then getting into specifics. Part 1 introduces the “World of Linux’: why use it, the history, the politics. Part 2 describes how to install Ubuntu—discussing the possibilities of having the dual boot option, or using an old computer until you’re sure, and other such useful things. You don’t feel pressured, in other words: it doesn’t seem like such a big deal. This part also contains troubleshooting for problems that may arise in installation—Thomas is right there with you every step of the way! Part 3 explores Ubuntu—logging in for the first time, protecting yourself, making your system look pretty, replacing Windows stuff with alternatives. Part 4 introduces the BASH shell—as Thomas says, not only is it a convenient alternative to the mouse, but knowing it it also enhances your Linux street cred—and maybe more importantly, it gives you control over your system. Part 5 discusses how to use Multimedia programs with Ubuntu, and Part 6 delves into Open Office and gives some in depth analyses of each of the programs. These two parts are really good because they show definitively what these programs are capable of in comparison to the corresponding Windows programs. Finally, Part 7 is about keeping your system going. It talks about optimising your system, managing users, backups, scheduling, remote access, and other such matters.

Who’s this book for?

This book isn’t aimed at techies. However, it would make an excellent gift for a techie’s less savvy family members and friends, for example. As I mentioned, it is very well written—something even your non-geek granny would be able to use comfortably. It is excellently comprehensive and depicts the relevant dialogue boxes and what you should be pressing to make things happen. It tells you when to put the CD in, and what to do if something doesn’t work. I recommend it for anyone who has ever said “Linux is just for geeks” or “I can’t migrate, it’s too complex and I don’t have the CD” or basically anyone who has used a lame excuse for not migrating. It would also be excellent for a fledgling Ubuntu user, who has got the thing up and running, but feels like they want to know a bit more about everything.

• Paperback: 684 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 2 Pap/DVD edition (March 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590598202
• ISBN-13: 978-1590598207

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