Description
"A fast, crystal-clear topical tour of the amazing collective
accomplishment embodied in Ubuntu." -Cory Doctorow, Boing
Boing Ubuntu 8.04 has been hailed as the Linux distribution for
newbies, and it's certainly the Linux for the less geeky among us.
Even the name is user friendly-it's a South African term that
translates roughly as "humanity toward others" and could also
describe author Rickford Grant's approach to teaching Linux. Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, Ubuntu for
Non-Geeks, 3rd Edition is a hands-on, project-based guide to
Ubuntu 8.04 for those interested in-but nervous about-switching to
the Linux operating system. This edition has been updated for Hardy
Heron, the latest Ubuntu release (8.04), with its improved
multimedia support and desktop effects. Step-by-step projects build
upon earlier tutorial concepts, helping you absorb and apply what
you've learned. Ubuntu for Non-Geeks covers those day-to-day tasks that
most non-geeks will want to perform, like how to: Download and install free software, games, and utilities Connect to wired and wireless networks or transfer files via
Bluetooth Configure printers, scanners, monitors, and USB flash
drives Watch DVDs, listen to music, and even sync your iPod Edit and share your digital photos and videos Customize the look and feel of your system Tackle more advanced tasks like working with commands and using
Windows applications Whether you're new to computers, looking for a pain-free way to
make the Linux switch, or just want a low-cost alternative to
Windows, Ubuntu 8.04 is easier than ever. Try it and you'll
see.
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"A fast, crystal-clear topical tour of the amazing collective accomplishment embodied in Ubuntu." -Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing
Ubuntu 8.04 has been hailed as the Linux distribution for newbies, and it's certainly the Linux for the less geeky among us. Even the name is user friendly-it's a South African term that translates roughly as "humanity toward others" and could also describe author Rickford Grant's approach to teaching Linux.
Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 3rd Edition is a hands-on, project-based guide to Ubuntu 8.04 for those interested in-but nervous about-switching to the Linux operating system. This edition has been updated for Hardy Heron, the latest Ubuntu release (8.04), with its improved multimedia support and desktop effects. Step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial concepts, helping you absorb and apply what you've learned.
Ubuntu for Non-Geeks covers those day-to-day tasks that most non-geeks will want to perform, like how to:
Download and install free software, games, and utilities
Connect to wired and wireless networks or transfer files via Bluetooth
Configure printers, scanners, monitors, and USB flash drives
Watch DVDs, listen to music, and even sync your iPod
Edit and share your digital photos and videos
Customize the look and feel of your system
Tackle more advanced tasks like working with commands and using Windows applications
Whether you're new to computers, looking for a pain-free way to make the Linux switch, or just want a low-cost alternative to Windows, Ubuntu 8.04 is easier than ever. Try it and you'll see.
