| About the Author |
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| About the Technical Reviewer |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction |
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Chapter 1 Installing Ubuntu |
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Preparing to Install Ubuntu |
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2 | (1) |
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Creating a Bootable Ubuntu USB Drive |
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3 | (1) |
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4 | (2) |
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Setting Regional Settings |
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Creating the Primary User Account |
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Install Proprietary Graphics and Network Drivers |
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Manually Install AMD Graphics Drivers |
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Manually Install Nvidia Graphics Drivers |
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15 | (2) |
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Additional Ubuntu Flavors |
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17 | (1) |
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17 | (4) |
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18 | (1) |
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Preparing to Install Kubuntu |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (2) |
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21 | (4) |
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Preparing to Install Xubuntu |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (3) |
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25 | (3) |
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25 | (1) |
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Preparing to Install Lubuntu |
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25 | (1) |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (5) |
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29 | (1) |
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Preparing to Install Ubuntu GNOME |
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29 | (1) |
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29 | (4) |
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33 | (5) |
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34 | (1) |
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34 | (3) |
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Installing a Minimal Ubuntu System |
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38 | (2) |
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38 | (1) |
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Installing a Minimal System |
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39 | (1) |
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Using a Minimal Ubuntu System |
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40 | (1) |
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Multiple Operating Systems |
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Dual-Boot with Ubuntu and Windows |
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40 | (7) |
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Dual-Boot with Ubuntu and OS X |
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47 | (2) |
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49 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Getting Started with Ubuntu |
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51 | (28) |
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51 | (8) |
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52 | (1) |
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53 | (4) |
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Unity Menu Bar and Indicators |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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Installing and Updating Software |
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59 | (4) |
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59 | (2) |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (2) |
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65 | (1) |
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Finding Things in Ubuntu Instead of Windows |
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65 | (2) |
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Finding Things in Ubuntu Instead of OS X |
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67 | (2) |
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Connecting to a Windows Desktop Remotely |
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69 | (1) |
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Running Windows Applications |
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70 | (1) |
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Connecting to Windows Shared Folders and Printers |
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71 | (2) |
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Sharing Files and Printers with Other Computers |
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73 | (3) |
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Sharing Printers between Computers |
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75 | (1) |
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Sharing Office Documents with Others |
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76 | (1) |
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Sharing Photos and Graphics with Others |
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76 | (1) |
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Formatting Disks to Work with Other Operating Systems |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Productivity at Home and Work |
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Writing Documents without Distractions Using FocusWriter |
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79 | (3) |
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Managing your Personal Finances Using HomeBank |
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82 | (2) |
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Managing Your Professional Email, Contacts, and Calendar Using Evolution |
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84 | (2) |
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Managing Your Calendar with Thunderbird Using Lightning |
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86 | (2) |
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Integrating Your Online Accounts with Ubuntu |
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88 | (2) |
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Chatting Online with Friends |
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90 | (3) |
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Organizing Your Thoughts with Mind-Mapping Software Using Freemind |
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93 | (1) |
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Personal Wiki Note Taking Software Using Tomboy |
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94 | (2) |
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Installing Additional Language Support |
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96 | (5) |
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Configuring Language Support |
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98 | (1) |
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Configuring Your Text Entry Settings |
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98 | (2) |
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Adjusting Keyboard Settings |
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100 | (1) |
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Installing Language Fonts |
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101 | (1) |
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Keeping Track of Your Personal Time Management Using Hamster |
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101 | (3) |
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Organizing Collections of Books, Movies, Games, and More Using Tellico |
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104 | (2) |
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Managing your Ebook Library Using Calibre |
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106 | (2) |
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Printing Labels and Cards Using gLabels |
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108 | (2) |
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Backing Up and Restoring Personal Files Using Deja Dup |
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110 | (4) |
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113 | (1) |
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Capturing Screenshots and Recording Your Desktop Using GNOME Screenshot and Kazam |
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114 | (3) |
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115 | (1) |
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115 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Enjoying Media and Other Entertainment |
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119 | (30) |
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Play DVDs and Media Files |
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119 | (3) |
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Organize Your CD and Digital Music Collection Using Rhythmbox |
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122 | (5) |
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Copy Audio CDs to Your Computer |
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124 | (2) |
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126 | (1) |
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Back Up and Create Music CDs Using Brasero |
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127 | (2) |
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127 | (1) |
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Burning a Disc Image to Blank Media |
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128 | (1) |
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Create Video DVDs Using DeVeDe |
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129 | (3) |
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Organize and Edit Your Photos Using Shotwell |
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132 | (6) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (2) |
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136 | (1) |
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Advanced Photo Editing Using GIMP and Darktable |
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136 | (2) |
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Record and Process Audio Using Audacity |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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Explore the Universe Using Stellarium |
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139 | (4) |
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143 | (3) |
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Purchase Legacy Games from GOG.com |
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143 | (1) |
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Run DOS Games and Software Using DOSBox |
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144 | (1) |
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Play Adventure Games Using ScummVM |
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145 | (1) |
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Play Commercial Games Using Steam |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Command-Line Tricks and Applications |
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Introduction to the Command Line |
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149 | (5) |
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Accessing the Command Line |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (1) |
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Working with Files and Directories (Folders) |
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151 | (2) |
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153 | (1) |
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154 | (1) |
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See What's Running on Your Computer |
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154 | (2) |
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Multitask on the Command Line |
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156 | (2) |
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Diagnose a Connection to a Server |
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158 | (1) |
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View Information about the Operating System |
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159 | (2) |
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Determine Your Distribution and Version |
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160 | (1) |
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Determine your Architecture and Kernel Version |
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161 | (1) |
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Add New Users via Command Line |
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161 | (2) |
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163 | (1) |
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164 | (2) |
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166 | (2) |
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168 | (4) |
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172 | (2) |
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173 | (1) |
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174 | (1) |
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174 | (3) |
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Chapter 6 Power User Tools |
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179 | (24) |
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Managing Running Processes |
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179 | (3) |
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Managing Disks and Thumb Drives |
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182 | (1) |
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Using Multiple Workspaces |
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183 | (3) |
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Installing Alternate Desktop Environments |
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186 | (3) |
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Installing Software from the Command Line |
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189 | (4) |
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Understanding Ubuntu's Software Collection |
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190 | (1) |
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Keeping Software Up to Date |
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190 | (1) |
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191 | (1) |
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192 | (1) |
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193 | (1) |
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Expand Your Software Options |
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193 | (3) |
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Creating Application Launchers for Programs |
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196 | (1) |
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Working with Virtual Machines |
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197 | (5) |
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Creating a Virtual Machine |
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198 | (2) |
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Running Your Virtual Machine |
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200 | (1) |
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Installing Guest Additions |
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201 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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Appendix A Ubuntu Releases |
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203 | (2) |
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203 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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Appendix B The Future of Ubuntu |
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205 | (6) |
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205 | (2) |
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207 | (2) |
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209 | (1) |
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209 | (2) |
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