Ubuntu: The Complete Reference Contributor(s): Petersen, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071598464 ISBN-13: 9780071598460 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $63.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: The ultimate Ubuntu Linux resourceThis comprehensive guide covers all aspects of Ubuntu Linux, including both desktop use and system administration. You will learn how to install and configure Ubuntu Linux, work with Gnome and KUbuntu, configure the shell, and implement security. The book covers Office, database, and multimedia applications, local and Internet services, file systems, kernel administration, backup management, network auto-configuration, and much more. |
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BISAC Categories: - Computers | Operating Systems - Linux - Computers | Networking - General - Computers | Reference |
Dewey: 005.432 |
LCCN: 2008028810 |
Series: Complete Reference |
Physical Information: 1.55" H x 7.4" W x 9.16" (2.69 lbs) 722 pages |
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Publisher Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Definitive Guide to Ubuntu--Covers Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Maximize the powerful features of Ubuntu with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from bestselling Linux author Richard Petersen. Packed with clear explanations and detailed examples, this comprehensive volume shows you how to get off the ground with Ubuntu, set up hardware and Internet connections, and use the latest system and network administration utilities. Ubuntu: The Complete Reference covers the desktops, shells, and administration tools for users, printers, services, and networks. Get full details on the latest Ubuntu-compatible office, mail, Web, and multimedia software, along with remote access (Vinagre), virtualization (KVM and Xen) and service managment (Upstart).You'll also learn how to interoperate with Windows networks and deploy reliable security using PolicyKit, Seahorse, AppArmor, SELinux, netfilter, and the Secure Shell.
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Contributor Bio(s): Petersen, Richard: - Richard Petersen, MLIS, teaches at the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of all six editions of Linux: The Complete Reference and Fedora 7 & Red Hat Enterprise Linux: The Complete Reference. |