Ubuntu for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Get-Things-Done Guidebook - Softcover

Grant, Rickford; Bull, Phil

 
9781593272579: Ubuntu for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Get-Things-Done Guidebook

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"A fast, crystal-clear topical tour of the amazing collective accomplishment embodied in Ubuntu."
- Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing

The Ubuntu Linux distribution makes Linux easy, and Ubuntu for Non-Geeks makes it even easier. Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, this guide is perfect for those interested in - but nervous about - switching to the Linux operating system.

This edition is packed with new material covering all the latest features of Ubuntu. It includes five new chapters that take you through common tasks like installing and playing games, troubleshooting common hardware and software problems, and more.

By following along with the book's straightforward explanations and step-by-step projects, you'll learn the basics and beyond, including how to:

- Install Ubuntu and keep it updated

- Set up printers, scanners, USB flash drives, iPods, iPhones, and other devices

- Edit and share digital photos and videos

- Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

- Work with the command line (or avoid it altogether!)

If you're looking for a pain-free way to learn Linux, Ubuntu for Non-Geeks is just what you need to get started.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Rickford Grant is the author of Linux for Non-Geeks and Linux Made Easy. He has been a computer operating system maniac for more than 20 years, from his early days with an Atari XL600 to his current Linux machines.

Phil Bull is an author of the official Ubuntu documentation, and a member of the GNOME documentation project. He started helping people with computers in his early teens, and has been an open-source contributor since 2005. Phil currently spends his time studying astrophysics in sunny Manchester, UK.

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ISBN 10:  1593271808 ISBN 13:  9781593271800
Verlag: No Starch Press, 2008
Softcover