Ubuntu Unleashed, 2008 Edition View Larger Image | Andrew Hudson, Paul Hudson
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Ubuntu 8.04 on DVD + Free Upgrade to Ubuntu 8.10
Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition presents comprehensive coverage of the popular
Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have
been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution.
This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering
Ubuntu. You will learn how to set up a workstation or a server, and you will
find complete details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity
software.
Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition includes a range of coverage: From the software
you need in your everyday work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite,
to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers,
shell scripts, and more.
For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window
system, Linux programming, web server administration, and network administration.
• Install and configure Ubuntu
• Get all your system’s devices and peripherals up and running
• Configure and use the X Window System
• Manage Linux services and users
• Run a printer server
• Connect to a local network and the Internet
• Set up and administer a web server with Apache
• Secure your machine and your network from intruders
• Learn shell scripting
• Share files with Windows users using Samba
• Get productive with OpenOffice.org
• Play games on Linux
• Use Linux multimedia programs
• Create and maintain a MySQL database
• Configure a firewall
• Set up an FTP server
• Use Ubuntu’s development and programming tools
• Tune your Ubuntu system for maximum performance
• Learn to manage and compile the kernel and modules
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS on DVD
DVD includes the full Ubuntu 8.04 LTS distribution for Intel x86 computers
as well as the complete OpenOffice.org office suite and hundreds of additional
programs and utilities.
Free Upgrade!
Purchase this book anytime in 2008 and receive a free Ubuntu 8.10 Upgrade Kit
by mail (U.S. or Canada only) after Ubuntu 8.10 is released. See inside back
cover for details.
About the Authors
Andrew Hudson is a frequent contributor to Linux Format magazine, the UK’s
largest Linux magazine. He is the co-author of Fedora Unleashed.
Paul Hudson is a professional developer and full-time journalist for Future
Publishing. His articles have appeared in Mac Format, PC Answers, PC Format,
PC Plus, and Linux Format. He is the co-author of Fedora Unleashed.
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