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Part 1 Introducing the World of Linux |
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Chapter 1 Meet Ubuntu Linux |
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Ten Reasons to Try Ubuntu Linux |
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What Is Ubuntu Linux Anyway? |
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Ubuntu Linux is an Operating System |
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Ubuntu is a Distribution of Linux, Based on Debian |
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Ubuntu Linux is a Full Desktop Solution |
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The Ubuntu Linux Experience |
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A Powerful yet Flexible Operating System |
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The Ubuntu Linux Community |
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Should I Stop Using Windows? |
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Ubuntu Linux and its Strengths |
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Chapter 2 GNU "slash" Linux |
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The Rise of the IBM PC... and of Microsoft |
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The Quest for a UNIX-like Operating System |
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Linux Torvalds and His Little Project |
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The Year of the Linux Desktop |
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Chapter 3 Pre-installation Steps |
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Understanding Partitioning |
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Chapter 4 Installing Ubuntu |
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An Overview of the Installation Process |
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A Stage-by-Stage Installation Guide |
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Stage 1 Prepare the Windows Partition for Resizing |
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Stage 2 Boot from the DVD-ROM |
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Stage 4 Select Your Location and Time Zone |
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Stage 5 Confirm Your Keyboard Layout |
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Stage 6 Repartition Your Hard Disk |
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Stage 8 Import Documents and Settings |
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Stage 9 Confirm Installation Choices |
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Stage 10 Perform Installation |
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Stage 11 Reboot and Enjoy Ubuntu! |
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Chapter 5 Solving Installation Problems |
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A Preinstallation Problems |
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63 | (4) |
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The Computer Is Having a Kernel Panic |
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The DVD Starts to Boot, but the Screen Goes Blank or Corrupted |
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The Computer Freezes During Installation |
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Installer "Unrecoverable Error" Message |
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66 | (1) |
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My Notebook Display Looks Corrupted During Installation |
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I'm Using a KVM, and the Screen Looks Wrong |
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66 | (1) |
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I'm Offered Only a Text Login |
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67 | (1) |
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The Computer Can't Find My Hard Disk |
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68 | (1) |
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I See Lots of Hard Disks in the Partitioner |
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68 | (1) |
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I Have Too Many Partitions |
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C Postinstallation Problems |
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My Monitor Resolution Is Not Recognized |
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69 | (1) |
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My Keyboard or Mouse Isn't Working |
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69 | (1) |
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The Computer No Longer Boots |
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Ubuntu Is Working, but Windows Won't Boot |
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I Can See Only a Text Login Prompt |
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Part 3 The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide |
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Chapter 6 Booting Ubuntu for the First Time |
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77 | (2) |
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79 | (1) |
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81 | (2) |
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Shutting Down or Restarting Ubuntu |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (4) |
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Working with Virtual Desktops |
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90 | (2) |
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Chapter 7 Getting Everything Up and Running |
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Will Ubuntu Support My Hardware? |
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Using Proprietary vs. Open Source Drivers |
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Installing Device Manager |
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98 | (1) |
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99 | (1) |
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Configuring Input Devices |
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Configuring Mouse Options |
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100 | (3) |
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Changing Keyboard Settings |
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103 | (3) |
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Creating Keyboard Shortcuts |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (18) |
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107 | (1) |
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Configuring Wired Networking |
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108 | (2) |
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Connecting to a Wireless Network |
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110 | (3) |
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Installing Windows Wireless Network Device Drivers |
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113 | (8) |
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Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network |
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121 | (2) |
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Working with a Proxy Server |
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123 | (1) |
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124 | (6) |
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Configuring a Local Printer |
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125 | (2) |
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Configuring a Network Printer |
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127 | (1) |
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Configuring a Windows/SMB Shared Printer |
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128 | (2) |
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130 | (1) |
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Using Digital Cameras, MP3 Players, and USB Memory Sticks |
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130 | (2) |
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132 | (1) |
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Installing 3D Drivers and Activating Desktop Visual Effects |
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133 | (2) |
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135 | (5) |
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Pairing Bluetooth Devices |
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136 | (1) |
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Transferring Files Between Bluetooth Devices |
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137 | (2) |
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Using a Bluetooth Keyboard or Mouse |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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Using Power-Management Preferences |
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141 | (4) |
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145 | (2) |
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Chapter 8 How to Secure Your Computer |
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Windows Security vs. Linux Security |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (2) |
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150 | (15) |
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Setting Up for Encryption |
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151 | (9) |
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Encrypting and Decrypting Files |
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160 | (4) |
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Signing and Encrypting E-Mail |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (3) |
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Configuring the Ubuntu Firewall |
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169 | (6) |
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169 | (1) |
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170 | (5) |
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Adding Virus Scanning to Ubuntu |
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175 | (5) |
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175 | (1) |
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Updating the ClamAV Database |
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176 | (1) |
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176 | (2) |
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178 | (2) |
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180 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right |
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181 | (28) |
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Changing the Look and Feel |
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181 | (18) |
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182 | (5) |
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Changing the Desktop Background |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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Using Desktop Visual Effects |
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189 | (9) |
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Changing Your Login Picture |
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198 | (1) |
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Adding and Removing Desktop Items |
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199 | (8) |
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199 | (3) |
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202 | (1) |
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Adding and Removing Menus |
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202 | (2) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (3) |
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207 | (2) |
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Chapter 10 Managing Your Data |
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209 | (30) |
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209 | (13) |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (1) |
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Working with File and Folder Icons |
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214 | (1) |
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214 | (2) |
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Launching Files and Running Programs |
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216 | (2) |
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Viewing File Sizes and Other Information |
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218 | (1) |
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Tips and Tricks for Nautilus |
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218 | (1) |
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219 | (3) |
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Understanding File System Concepts |
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222 | (4) |
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The File System Explained |
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222 | (3) |
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225 | (1) |
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Real Files and Virtual Files |
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226 | (2) |
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Working with Disks and Volumes |
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228 | (3) |
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228 | (1) |
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Viewing Disk and Volume Information |
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229 | (1) |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (1) |
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231 | (6) |
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Working with Fiels in Windows Partitions |
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232 | (1) |
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Accessing Networked Files |
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232 | (2) |
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Sharing a Folder from Within Ubuntu |
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234 | (1) |
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Accessing Removable Storage Devices |
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235 | (1) |
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Working in the Computer Window |
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235 | (1) |
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236 | (1) |
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237 | (2) |
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Part 4 Working and Playing with Ubuntu |
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Chapter 11 A World of Applications |
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241 | (24) |
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241 | (3) |
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A Quick Start with Common Ubuntu Programs |
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244 | (13) |
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Word Processing: OpenOffice.org Writer |
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244 | (2) |
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Spreadsheet: OpenOffice.org Calc |
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246 | (1) |
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Presentations: OpenOffice.org Impress |
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247 | (2) |
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Database: OpenOffice.org Base |
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249 | (1) |
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E-Mail/Personal Information Manager: Evolution |
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250 | (1) |
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Audio Playback: Rhythmbox |
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253 | (1) |
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Movie Playback: Totem Movie Player |
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254 | (1) |
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CD/DVD Burning: Brasero/Nautilus CD/DVD Creator |
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255 | (1) |
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Photo Editing: F-Spot and GIMP |
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258 | (1) |
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Empathy Instant Messaging Client |
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260 | (1) |
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261 | (1) |
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262 | (1) |
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Chapter 12 Working with Text Files |
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269 | (1) |
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Comparing Multiple Files with Diffuse |
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277 | (1) |
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Chapter 13 Making the Move to OpenOffice.org |
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Similarities to Microsoft Office |
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279 | (2) |
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OpenOffice.org Key Features |
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281 | (1) |
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281 | (3) |
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284 | (3) |
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285 | (1) |
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Installing True Type Core Fonts |
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285 | (2) |
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Introducing the Interface |
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287 | (1) |
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Customizing the Interface |
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288 | (4) |
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Adding Functions to Toolbars |
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288 | (2) |
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290 | (1) |
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290 | (1) |
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Personalizing the Look and Feel |
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291 | (1) |
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Configuring OpenOffice.org Options |
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291 | (1) |
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Using OpenOffice.org Core Functions |
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292 | (4) |
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292 | (1) |
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293 | (1) |
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Inserting Objects with Object Linking and Embedding |
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293 | (2) |
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295 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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Beginning OpenOffice.org Applications |
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296 | (11) |
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OpenOffice.org Word Processor: Writer |
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297 | (3) |
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OpenOffice.org Spreadsheet: Calc |
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OpenOffice.org Presentation: Impress |
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303 | (4) |
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307 | (2) |
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Chapter 14 Communicating with Others |
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309 | (28) |
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309 | (2) |
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311 | (9) |
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Configuring E-Mail Access |
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311 | (2) |
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Sending and Receiving E-Mail |
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313 | (2) |
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315 | (1) |
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315 | (1) |
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316 | (1) |
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Sorting and Filtering Messages |
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323 | (1) |
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324 | (2) |
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Adding or Editing Contact Information |
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324 | (2) |
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326 | (1) |
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326 | (11) |
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Specifying Appointment Types |
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326 | (1) |
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Adding or Editing a Diary Entry |
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327 | (2) |
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329 | (1) |
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330 | (1) |
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Configuring Instant Messaging |
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331 | (3) |
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334 | (1) |
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335 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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Chapter 15 Social Networks and Cloud Computing |
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337 | (12) |
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Social Networking Applications |
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338 | (4) |
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338 | (2) |
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Microblogging with Gwibber |
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340 | (2) |
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342 | (6) |
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Storing Your Data Online with Ubuntu One |
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342 | (5) |
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Sending Photos to the Cloud with F-Spot |
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347 | (1) |
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348 | (1) |
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Issues Surrounding Multimedia Playback |
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349 | (2) |
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351 | (6) |
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Installing Codecs in a Single Package |
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352 | (1) |
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Installing Codecs when Required |
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353 | (2) |
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Using Rhythmbox Music Player |
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355 | (2) |
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Purchasing from Online Music Stores |
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357 | (3) |
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358 | (1) |
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Purchasing from Magnatune |
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358 | (1) |
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Purchasing from Ubuntu One |
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359 | (1) |
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Tuning in to Online Radio Stations |
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360 | (1) |
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361 | (4) |
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Listening to Audio CDs and Ripping Tracks |
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362 | (1) |
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363 | (1) |
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364 | (1) |
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365 | (2) |
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Recording from a Microphone |
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367 | (1) |
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368 | (1) |
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Chapter 17 Movies and Multimedia |
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369 | (14) |
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Installing Playback Software |
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369 | (6) |
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370 | (1) |
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371 | (2) |
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Chapter 18 Digital Photos |
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383 | (20) |
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Downloading and Cataloging Images |
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383 | (5) |
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383 | (1) |
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Importing Photos Using F-Spot |
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384 | (4) |
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Using GIMP for Image Editing |
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388 | (13) |
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393 | (2) |
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395 | (2) |
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397 | (1) |
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Adobe Flash and Web-based Gaming |
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408 | (2) |
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410 | (1) |
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411 | (2) |
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Part 5 Keeping Your System Running |
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413 | (102) |
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Chapter 20 Installing and Removing Software |
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415 | (28) |
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Using the Ubuntu Software Center |
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416 | (5) |
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Navigating the Ubuntu Software Center |
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416 | (2) |
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Browsing and Searching for Software |
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418 | (3) |
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Software Installation Basics |
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421 | (7) |
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Formats of Linux Installation Files |
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421 | (1) |
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422 | (1) |
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423 | (1) |
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424 | (4) |
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Advanced Application Management |
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428 | (1) |
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Managing Ubuntu Software Options |
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429 | (1) |
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430 | (1) |
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Managing Software Updates |
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431 | (2) |
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The Synaptic Package Manager in Depth |
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433 | (4) |
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433 | (2) |
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435 | (2) |
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437 | (1) |
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Manually Installing Using Gdebi |
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437 | (1) |
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Installing Windows Applications with Wine |
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438 | (2) |
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Installing and Configuring Wine |
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438 | (1) |
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Installing a Windows Application |
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439 | (1) |
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440 | (2) |
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Installing the Compiler Tools |
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440 | (1) |
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Unpacking the Source Tarball and Solving Dependencies |
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440 | (1) |
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441 | (1) |
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442 | (1) |
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Chapter 21 Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions |
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443 | (16) |
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Understanding User and Group Accounts |
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443 | (9) |
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443 | (1) |
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444 | (1) |
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Users and File Permissions |
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445 | (1) |
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446 | (1) |
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447 | (3) |
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Adding and Changing Passwords |
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450 | (2) |
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Understanding File and Folder Permissions |
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452 | (6) |
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452 | (1) |
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Typical Data File Permissions |
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453 | (1) |
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Permissions on a User's Directory |
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454 | (1) |
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Permissions on a Directory Owned by Root |
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Chapter 22 Optimizing Your System |
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Emptying the Cache of Package Files |
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Chapter 23 Backing Up Data |
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Backing Up Data via Simple Backup |
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Restoring Data via Simple Backup |
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Saving the File to a CD-R/RW or to a DVD-R |
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Chapter 24 Scheduling Tasks |
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Scheduling with GNOME Scheduler |
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Creating a Recurrent Task |
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Chapter 25 Accessing Computers Remotely |
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Logging in to a Remote Computer |
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Transferring Files Between Remote Computers |
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Accessing GUI Applications Remotely |
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Running X Applications on a Remote Computer |
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Accessing Ubuntu via Remote Desktop |
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Connecting to Remote Windows Computers |
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Connecting to Windows 7 and Vista |
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Connecting to Windows XP Professional, 2000, and NT |
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Connecting to Other Computers |
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Chapter 26 Taking Control of the System |
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503 | (4) |
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Controlling Zombie Processes |
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Using Other Commands to Control Processes |
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Appendix A Introducing the BASH Shell |
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Appendix B Glossary of Linux Terms |
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Appendix C Getting Further Help |
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Appendix D Exploring the DVD-ROM and Other Ubuntu Versions |
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