Ubuntu Linux: Your visual blueprint to using the Linux operating system

Ubuntu Linux is fast becoming the "people's Linux" and provides a secure and simple desktop operating system that provides both ease of use and a number of powerful applications for free. Ubuntu Linux: Your visual blueprint to using the Linux operating system provides the essential coverage for end-user productivity. With an emphasis of the preloaded applications that accompany Ubuntu, this book will cover multimedia applications, Web and email applications and a powerful suite of productivity tools that allow you to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you will discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 130 key Ubuntu tasks and techniques, including:

• Burning Ubuntu to a CD

• Adding or removing applications

• Creating, renaming, and managing folders

• Configuring removable drives and media

• Finding files with the Tracker search tool

• Setting up an Evolution e-mail account

• Creating and editing documents with Writer

• Developing spreadsheets and presentations

• Playing CDs and videos and recording sound

• Using the command line

"I have several books from the Visual series and have always found them to be valuable resources."
— Stephen P. Miller (Ballston Spa, NY)

• High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task

• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

• "Apply It" and "Extra" sidebars highlight useful tips