| Written by expert leading Ubuntu community members, this book covers all you need to know to make the most of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, whether you're a home user, small business user, server administrator, or programmer. The authors cover Ubuntu 8.04 LTS from start to finish: installation, configuration, desktop productivity, games, management, support, & more. Among the many new topics covered in this edition: the new Edubuntu and the brand new Kubuntu Remix including KDE 4.
The Official Ubuntu Book, Third Edition, covers standard desktop applications, from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and games to software development, databases, and server applications.
In addition, you'll:
- Learn how to customize Ubuntu for home, small business, school, government, and enterprise environments;
- Learn how to quickly update Ubuntu to accommodate new versions & new applications;
- Find up-to-the-minute troubleshooting advice from Ubuntu users worldwide;
- Learn Ubuntu Server installation & administration, including LVM & RAID implementation;
- Learn about Edubuntu - Ubuntu optimized specifically for the classroom.
The DVD includes the complete Ubuntu Linux operating system for installation on PC platforms, preconfigured with an outstanding desktop environment for both home and business computing. It can be used to install other complete variants of Ubuntu including Kubuntu (with the KDE environment), and Edubuntu (for use in schools). | |
