Ubuntu for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Get-Things-Done Guide, 4th Edition
- 8h 15m
- Phil Bull, Rickford Grant
- No Starch Press
- 2010
The Ubuntu Linux distribution makes Linux easy, and Ubuntu for Non-Geeks makes it even easier. Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, this pain-free guide is perfect for those interested in—but nervous about—switching to the Linux operating system.
This revised and expanded fourth edition is packed with new material that covers all the latest features of Ubuntu 10.04, Lucid Lynx. It includes five new chapters that take you step-by-step through common tasks like installing and playing games, accessing your favorite social networks, troubleshooting common hardware and software problems, connecting with the Ubuntu community, interacting with your Windows installation, and more.
By following along with the book’s straightforward explanations and step-by-step projects, you’ll learn how to:
- Install Ubuntu and keep it updated
- Set up printers, scanners, USB flash drives, and other hardware
- Install and play free games like Frets on Fire, Frozen Bubble, and Warzone 2100
- Watch DVDs, listen to music, and sync your iPod, iPhone, or other mobile devices
- Edit and share digital photos and videos
- Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Customize the look and feel of your system
- 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.
About the Authors
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. Rickford is the international student advisor at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina.
Phil Bull is an author of the official Ubuntu documentation, and a member of the GNOME documentation project. He has been helping people with computers since his early teens, and has been an open-source contributor since 2005. Phil currently spends his time studying astrophysics in sunny Manchester, UK.
In this Book
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Ubuntu for Non-Geeks―A Pain-Free, Get-Things-Done Guide, 4th Edition
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Becoming A Penguinista―Welcome to the World of Linux
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Wading And Diving―Running and (If You Like) Installing Ubuntu
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A New Place to Call Home―Getting to Know the Desktop
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More Than Webbed Feet―Connecting to the Internet
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Slipping and Sliding―Exploring the Internet, Linux Style
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Rounding Out the Bird―Downloading, Installing, and Updating Programs the Easy Way
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A Tidy Nest―File and Disc Handling in Ubuntu
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Dressing Up The Bird―Customizing the Look and Feel of Your System
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Simple Kitten Ways―Getting to Know the Linux Terminal and Command Line . . . and the Cool Things It Can Do
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Gutenbird―Setting Up and Using Your Printer and Scanner
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Polyglot Penguins―Linux Speaks Your Language
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Penguins at Work―Getting Down to Business in Linux
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Brush-Wielding Penguins―Linux Does Art
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Tux Rocks―Music à la Linux
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Pluggin' In The Penguin―Working with Your iPod, iPhone, and Other Digital Media Devices
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Couch Penguins―Video and DVD Playback in Ubuntu
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Feathered Flippers―Linux Gaming
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Penguins at the Gates―Working with Ubuntu in a Windows World
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Defending the Nest―Security
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A Colony of Penguins―The Ubuntu Community
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Wounded Wings―Fixing Common Problems
