Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users: Start Your Journey into Free and Open Source Software

Haines, Nathan

ISBN 10: 1484289730 / ISBN 13: 9781484289730

Published by Apress, 2022

In. Seller Inventory # ria9781484289730_new

Synopsis:

Chapter 1: Installing Ubuntu

1. Preparing to Install Ubuntu
2. Installing Ubuntu
3. Installing Kubuntu
4. Installing Xubuntu
5. Installing Lubuntu
6. Installing Ubuntu MATE
7. Installing Ubuntu Unity
8. Install Ubuntu Server
9. Install a minimal Ubuntu system
10. Multiple Operating Systems

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Ubuntu

1. Ubuntu Desktop
2. Installing and Updating Software
3. Managing User Accounts
4. Finding Things in Ubuntu Instead of Windows
5. Finding Things in Ubuntu instead of macOS
6. Connecting to a Windows Desktop Remotely
7. Running Windows Applications
8. Connecting to Windows Shared Folders and Printers
9. Sharing Files and Printers with Other Computers
10. Sharing Office Documents with Others
11. Sharing Photos and Graphics with Others
12. Formatting Disks to Work with Other Operating Systems

Chapter 3: Productivity at Home and Work

1. Writing documents Without Distractions using FocusWriter
2. Managing your Personal Finances Using HomeBank
3. Managing Your Professional Email, Contacts, and Calendar Using Evolution
4. Managing your Calendar with Thunderbird using Lightning
5. Integrating your Online Accounts with Ubuntu
6. Organizing Your Thoughts with Mind-Mapping Software using Freeplane
7. Personal Wiki Note Taking Software Using Tomboy
8. Installing Additional Language Support
9. Keeping Track of Your Personal Time Management Using Hamster
10. Organizing Collections of Books, Movies, Games, and More Using Tellico
11. Managing Your Ebook Library Using Calibre
12. Printing Labels and Cards Using gLabels
13. Backing Up and Restoring Personal Files using Backup
14. Capturing Screenshots and Recording Your Desktop Using Screenshot and Kazam

Chapter 4: Enjoying media and other entertainment

1. Play DVDs and Media Files
2. Organize Your CD and Digital Music Collection Using Rhythmbox
3. Back Up and Create Music CDs Using Brasero
4. Create Video DVDs using DevedeNG
5. Organize and Edit Your Photos Using Shotwell
6. Record and Process Audio Using Audacity
7. Play MIDI Files
8. Explore the Universe Using Stellarium
9. Play Legacy PC Games
10. Play Commercial Games Using Steam

Chapter 5: Command-Line Tricks and Applications

1. Introduction to the Command Line
2. See What's Running on Your Computers
3. Multitask on the Command Line
4. Diagnose a Connection to a Server
5. View Information About the Operating System
6. Add New Users via Command Line
7. Check Your Disk Space
8. Edit Text Files
9. Read Email
10. Browse the Web
11. IRC
12. Play Text-Based Games

Chapter 6: Power User Tools

1. Manage Running Processes
2. Managing Disks and Thumb Drives
3. Using Multiple Workspaces
4. Installing Alternate Desktop Environments
5. Installing Software from the Command Line
6. Expand Your Software Options
7. Cr

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users: ...
Publisher: Apress
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New