Foreword to the Sixth Edition |
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Foreword to the First Edition |
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Preface |
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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, Flavors, and Spin-Offs |
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Chapter 2 Installing Ubuntu |
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Choosing Your Ubuntu Version |
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Creating a Bootable USB Stick |
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Preparing to Install Ubuntu |
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43 | (4) |
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Configuring Your Keyboard |
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Installing from the Minimal 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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Chapter 3 Getting Started with Ubuntu |
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Getting Acquainted with Unity |
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Finding and Running Applications with the Launcher |
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Other Icons in the Launcher |
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Managing Files and Folders |
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66 | (2) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (3) |
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72 | (8) |
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Browsing the Web with Firefox |
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Creating Documents with LibreOffice |
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Managing Your E-Mail with Thunderbird |
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78 | (2) |
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Using Ubuntu in Your Language |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (4) |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (2) |
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Keeping Your Computer Updated |
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Using the GNOME Software Center |
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Adding and Removing Programs and Packages |
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87 | (3) |
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Learning about What Was Updated |
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Installing an Application That Is Not in the Repositories |
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Upgrading to the Next Ubuntu Release |
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90 | (1) |
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90 | (1) |
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91 | (5) |
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91 | (1) |
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Customizing Ubuntu's Look and Feel |
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Chapter 4 Finding and installing Ubuntu Applications |
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Using the GNOME Software Center |
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102 | (4) |
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103 | (1) |
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Learning More about a Package and Installing It |
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103 | (2) |
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Removing a Package from the GNOME Software Center |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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Learning Terminology and Foundations |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (4) |
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108 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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Useful Software Packages to Explore |
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Creating Graphics with GIMP and Inkscape |
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Desktop Publishing with Scribus |
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Editing Videos with OpenShot |
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125 | (1) |
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Playing to Learn with Educational Programs |
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128 | (4) |
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129 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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Other Applications Not on the Education Menu |
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Chapter 5 Customizing Ubuntu for Performance, Accessibility, and Fun |
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136 | (5) |
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141 | (2) |
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143 | (4) |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (3) |
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147 | (1) |
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Compiz Config Settings Manager |
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153 | (1) |
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154 | (1) |
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Chapter 6 Becoming an Ubuntu Power User |
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Administering System and User Settings |
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156 | (4) |
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157 | (1) |
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Security & Privacy Settings |
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157 | (2) |
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159 | (1) |
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Understanding How Linux Stores and Organizes Files |
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160 | (4) |
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Using Windows Files on Another Partition |
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162 | (2) |
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Learning Unity Keyboard Shortcuts |
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164 | (3) |
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164 | (1) |
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164 | (1) |
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164 | (1) |
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164 | (3) |
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167 | (1) |
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Working with Windows Programs |
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168 | (1) |
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Installing Software from PPAs |
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169 | (2) |
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Compiling Software from Source |
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171 | (1) |
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Chapter 7 Welcome to the Command Line |
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174 | (1) |
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175 | (1) |
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Running Commands as Superuser |
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177 | (1) |
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178 | (1) |
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Moving around the Filesystem |
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Manipulating Files and Folders |
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180 | (1) |
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System Information Commands |
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181 | (1) |
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Searching and Editing Text Files |
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182 | (1) |
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Dealing with Users and Groups |
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183 | (1) |
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Getting Help on the Command Line |
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184 | (1) |
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Executing Multiple Commands |
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186 | (2) |
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Using Byobu to Manage Your Terminal |
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186 | (2) |
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Using Byobu by Default in GNOME Terminal |
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188 | (1) |
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Moving to More Advanced Uses of the Command Line |
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188 | (1) |
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Chapter 8 The Ubuntu Server |
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192 | (2) |
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194 | (12) |
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A Couple of Installer Tricks |
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195 | (1) |
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Partitioning Your Ubuntu Server |
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The Story of the Logical Volume Manager |
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200 | (2) |
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Encrypted Home and Software Selection |
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You're Done: Now Watch Out for Root! |
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Ubuntu Package Management |
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206 | (1) |
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APT Sources and Repositories |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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Installing a Package Manually |
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209 | (1) |
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210 | (3) |
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Running a Distribution Upgrade |
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213 | (3) |
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216 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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217 | (7) |
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User Account Administration |
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218 | (1) |
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A Sprinkling of Network Security |
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222 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 Ubuntu-Related Projects and Derivatives |
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Launchpad Blueprint Tracker |
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Chapter 10 Ubuntu, Convergence, and Devices of the Future |
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The First Ubuntu Phones and Tablets |
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264 | (1) |
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Commercial Phone and Tablet |
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The Internet of Things and Beyond |
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269 | (2) |
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The Future of the Ubuntu Desktop |
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Chapter 11 The Ubuntu Community |
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Ubuntu Community Web Site |
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Online Summits and Sprints |
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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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Translation and Localization |
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303 | (1) |
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Quality Assurance and Bugs |
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303 | (1) |
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Programming and Packaging |
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304 | (1) |
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Index |
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