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| Acknowledgments |
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| About the Authors |
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| Introduction |
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| Chapter 1 The Ubuntu Story |
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Free Software, Open Source, and GNU Linux |
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How the Vision Became Ubuntu |
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An Ecosystem of Distributions |
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The Debian Project and the Free Software Universe |
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Ubuntu Promises and Goals |
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Conduct Goals and Code of Conduct |
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Sustaining the Vision: Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation |
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Canonical's Service and Support |
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Beyond the Vision: Ubuntu Subprojects, Derivatives, and Spin-offs |
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| Chapter 2 Installing Ubuntu |
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Choosing Your Ubuntu Version |
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Other Ubuntu Distributions |
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Installing from the Desktop CD |
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Preparing to Install Ubuntu |
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Configuring Your Keyboard |
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Installing from the Alternate Install CD |
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Choosing Your Spot in the World |
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Setting the Hostname and Time Zone |
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Installing from a USB Key |
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Installing from within Windows |
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| Chapter 3 Using Ubuntu on the Desktop |
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Taking Your Desktop for a Ride |
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62 | (1) |
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Starting Applications and Finding Things |
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Finding Your Files and Folders |
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Shutting Down Your Computer and Logging Out |
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Browsing the Web with Firefox |
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Creating Documents with LibreOffice |
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Connecting with Empathy and Gwibber and the Indicator Applet |
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Managing Your E-Mail and Calendars with Evolution |
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The Ubuntu File Chooser and Bookmarks |
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Customizing Ubuntu's Look and Feel |
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88 | (1) |
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Configuring a Screensaver |
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Selecting, Copying, and Moving Files and Folders |
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Graphically Accessing Remote Files |
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Exploring the Ubuntu Landscape |
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Moving to the Next Ubuntu Release |
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| Chapter 4 Gaining Greater Proficiency |
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Adding and Removing Programs and Packages |
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Using Ubuntu Software Center |
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112 | (2) |
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Managing Software with Synaptic |
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115 | (2) |
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Keeping Your Computer Updated |
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117 | (5) |
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118 | (1) |
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Learning about What Was Updated |
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I Want to Install an Application That Is Not in the Repositories |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (2) |
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Using and Abusing Devices and Media |
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124 | (1) |
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124 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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Configuring a Printer in Ubuntu |
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127 | (1) |
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127 | (2) |
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129 | (1) |
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How Linux Stores and Organizes Files |
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Using Windows Files on Another Partition |
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Working with Windows Programs |
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| Chapter 5 The Ubuntu Server |
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140 | (2) |
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A Couple of Installer Tricks |
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Partitioning Your Ubuntu Server |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (2) |
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146 | (2) |
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The Story of the Logical Volume Manager |
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148 | (2) |
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150 | (2) |
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Encrypted Home and Software Selection |
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152 | (1) |
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You're Done-Now Watch Out for Root! |
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153 | (1) |
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Ubuntu Package Management |
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APT Sources and Repositories |
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155 | (1) |
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Installing a Package Manually |
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158 | (3) |
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Running a Distribution Upgrade |
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161 | (2) |
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User Account Administration |
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A Sprinkling of Network Security |
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| Chapter 6 More Applications for Ubuntu |
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Creating Graphics with GIMP and Inkscape |
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Desktop Publishing with Scribus |
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Creating Music with Jokosher |
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Playing to Learn with Educational Programs |
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Getting There Faster with Docky |
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| Chapter 7 The Ubuntu Community |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (3) |
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Developer Summits, Sprints, and Rallies |
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Teams, Processes, and Community Governance |
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The Ubuntu Community Team at Canonical |
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Other Councils and Boards |
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Ubunteros and Ubuntu Members |
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Translation and Localization |
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Quality Assurance and Bugs |
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Programming and Packaging |
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| Chapter 8 Using Kubuntu |
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Can I Switch to Kubuntu If I Have Ubuntu Installed Already? |
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Installing from the Desktop CD |
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Shutting Down Your Computer and Logging Out |
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255 | (2) |
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Using sudo Instead of a Root Account |
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How to Keep the System Up to Date |
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Managing Files with Kubuntu |
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Changes to the File Structure |
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271 | (1) |
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Introduction to Konqueror |
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Accessing Windows Partitions |
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Using Firefox for Browsing the Web |
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Burning CDs-Audio and Data |
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Exploring the Kubuntu Landscape |
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Finding Help and Giving Back to the Community |
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Giving Back to the Community |
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| Chapter 9 GNOME 3, GNOME Shell, and More |
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Installing the GNOME Shell |
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Exploring the GNOME Shell |
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| Chapter 10 Ubuntu-Related Projects |
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Officially Supported Derivatives |
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300 | (4) |
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300 | (1) |
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| Chapter 11 Introducing Ubuntu One |
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What Can I Do with Ubuntu One? |
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How Much Does Ubuntu One Cost? |
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| Appendix Welcome to the Command Line |
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327 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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Running Commands as the Superuser |
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330 | (1) |
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Moving Around the Filesystem |
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331 | (1) |
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Manipulating Files and Folders |
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332 | (1) |
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System Information Commands |
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333 | (2) |
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Searching and Editing Text Files |
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335 | (1) |
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Dealing with Users and Groups |
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336 | (1) |
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Getting Help on the Command Line |
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Executing Multiple Commands |
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338 | (2) |
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Using Byobu to Manage Your Terminal |
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Using Byobu by Default in GNOME Terminal |
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