Title: Ubuntu Linux : Your Visual Blueprint to Using the Linux Operating System
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0470345209
ISBN 13: 9780470345207
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: Good
Weight: 1.422 pounds

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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.

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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

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