CHAPTER 1 Welcome!
What Is Linux?
The Age of Linux
The Problems with Windows
The Benefits of Linux
Crash-Free
Security
Free and Shareable
Compatible with Older Hardware
The Linux Community
Summary
CHAPTER 2 A History and Politics Lesson
In the Beginning
The GNU Project
Proprietary Software and the GPL
GNU and Linux Together
Different Flavors of Linux
Linux Today
Modern Linux Development
Summary
CHAPTER 3 The Realities of Running Linux
Learning to Use Linux
Who Uses Linux?
Getting Hold of Linux
Using Ubuntu
Summary
PART 2 - Installing Ubuntu
CHAPTER 4 Preinstallation Steps
Understanding Partitioning
Freeing Up Space
Reclaiming Space
Removing Windows
Using Another Hard Disk
Backing Up Your Data
Backing Up E-mail Files
Making Notes
Summary
CHAPTER 5 Installing Ubuntu
An Overview of the Installation Process
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Boot from the CD-ROM
Step 2: Select Your Language
Step 3: Confirm Your Keyboard Layout
Step 4: Wait During Hardware and Networking Autodiscovery
Step 5: Set a Hostname
Step 6: Partition the Disk
Step 7: Wait During Automated Package Copying
Step 8: Set the Time Zone
Step 9: Set Your Real Name, Username, and Password
Step 10: Install the GRUB Boot Loader
Step 11: Reboot for the Second Installation Phase
Step 12: Wait During Package Installation
Step 13: Configure Your Monitor
Step 14: Boot for the First Time
Summary
CHAPTER 6 Solving Installation Problems
Preinstallation Problems
Installation Problems
Postinstallation Problems
Graphical Problems
Graphics Card Configuration
Keyboard and Mouse Configuration
Monitor Configuration
Summary
PART 3 - The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide
CHAPTER 7 Booting Ubuntu for the First Time
Starting Up
Logging In
Exploring the Desktop
First Impressions
Desktop Elements
Quick Desktop Guides
Running Programs
Working with Virtual Desktops
Using the Mouse
Cutting and Pasting Text
Summary
CHAPTER 8 Getting Everything Up and Running
Ubuntu Hardware Support
Proprietary vs. Open Source Drivers
Viewing Your Hardware
Getting Online
Using an Ethernet Card
Joining a Wireless Network
Configuring Dial-Up Internet Access
Using a USB-Based DSL Modem
Working with a Proxy Server
Setting Up Online Software Repositories
Configuring E-Mail and Instant Messaging
Configuring E-Mail Access
Setting Up Instant Messaging
Adding a Printer
Configuring a Local Printer
Configuring a Network Printer
Configuring a Windows/SMB Shared Printer
Setting Up Digital Imaging Devices
Transferring Photos from a Digital Camera
Configuring a Scanner
Using a USB Memory Stick
Installing 3D Graphics Card Drivers
Installing an ATI Driver
Installing a Nvidia Driver
Testing 3D Capabilities
Configuring Bluetooth
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Transferring Files Between Bluetooth Devices
Using a Bluetooth Keyboard or Mouse
Configuring Sound Cards
Summary
CHAPTER 9 How to Secure Your Computer
Windows Security vs. Linux Security
Root and Ordinary Users
Common-Sense Security
Online Updates
The Ubuntu Firewall
Installing Firestarter
Configuring Firestarter
Summary
CHAPTER 10 Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right
Changing the Look and Feel
Altering the Theme
Changing the Wallpaper
Setting Font Preferences
Configuring Input Devices
Creating Keyboard Shortcuts
Personalizing Login Options
Changing Your Login Picture
Adding and Removing Desktop Items
Adding a Shortcut
Adding and Removing Menus
Personalizing the Panels
Working with Applets
Setting Power-Saving Features
Controlling the Monitor Shutoff
Spinning Down the Hard Disk
Summary
CHAPTER 11 Ubuntu Replacements for Windows Programs
Available Software
A Quick Start with Common Linux Programs
Word Processing: OpenOffice.org Writer
Spreadsheet: OpenOffice.org Calc
Presentations: OpenOffice.org Impress
Database: OpenOffice.org Base
E-Mail/Personal Information Manager: Evolution
Web Browser: Firefox
Audio Playback: Rhythmbox and CD Player
Movie Playback: Totem Movie Player
CD/DVD Burning: Nautilus and Serpentine
Photo Editing: The GIMP
Other Handy Applications
Summary
CHAPTER 12 Managing Your Files
Understanding File System Concepts
Drive References
Case Sensitivity
File Access and Storage
Using Nautilus
File and Folder Icons
Special Nautilus Windows
Launching Files and Running Programs
Accessing Windows Files
Working with Files in Windows Partitions
Accessing Networked Files
Accessing Removable Storage Devices
Ejecting Media from Drives
Formatting Floppies
Summary
PART 4 - The Shell and Beyond
CHAPTER 13 Introducing the BASH Shell
What Is the BASH Shell?
Why Bother with the Shell?
When Should You Use the Shell?
Getting Started with the Shell
Running Programs
Getting Help
Running the Shell via a Virtual Console
Working with Files
Listing Files
Copying Files
Moving Files
Deleting Files
Changing and Creating Directories
Summary
CHAPTER 14 Understanding Linux Files and Users
Real Files and Virtual Files
Users and File Permissions
Viewing Permissions
Altering Permissions
The File System Explained
Mounting
Using the mount Command
Mounting a Drive Manually
Removing a Mounted System
File Searches
Using the find Command
Using the locate Command
Using the whereis Command
File Size and Free Space
Viewing File Sizes
Finding Out the Amount of Free Space
Summary
CHAPTER 15 Working with Text Files
Viewing Text Files
Using the cat Command
Using the less Command
Using the head and tail Commands
Using a Command-Line Text Editor
Understanding vi Modes
Using vi to Edit a File
Creating a New Text File Using vi
Searching Through Files
Using grep to Find Text
Using Regular Expressions
Comparing Text Files
Summary
CHAPTER 16 Taking Control of the System
Viewing Processes
Controlling Processes
Killing Processes
Controlling Zombie Processes
Using Other Commands to Control Processes
Controlling Jobs
Summary
CHAPTER 17 Cool Shell Tricks
Using Autocompletion
Autocompletion with Files and Paths
Viewing Available Options
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcuts for Working in BASH
Shortcuts for System Control
Using the Command History
Piping and Directing Output
Piping the Output of Commands
Redirecting Output
Summary
PART 5 - Multimedia
CHAPTER 18 Digital Music
Understanding the Legalities of Playback
Playing Music Files
Installing Codecs
Using Rhythmbox
Listening to Audio CDs
Tuning in to Online Radio Stations
Configuring XMMS
Using Streamtuner
Ripping Music from CDs
Choosing a Format
Adding MP3 Support to Sound Juicer
Ripping Tracks
Creating Your Own CDs
Summary
■CHAPTER 19 Movies and Multimedia
Watching Videos
Installing Codecs
Installing RealPlayer
Playing Back Video
Watching DVDs
Playing Flash Animations
Watching TV
Checking for Video Input
Installing Tvtime
Summary
CHAPTER 20 Image Editing
Getting Pictures onto Your PC
Introducing The GIMP
Editing Images with The GIMP
Making Color Corrections
Cropping and Cloning
Sharpening
Applying Filters
Summary
PART 6 - Office Tasks
CHAPTER 21 Making the Move to OpenOffice.org
Office Similarities
OpenOffice.Org Key Features
File Compatibility
The Right Fonts
Copying Windows Fonts
Installing TrueType Core Fonts
Summary
CHAPTER 22 OpenOffice.org Overview
Introducing the Interface
Customizing the Interface
Adding Functions to Toolbars
Adding a New Toolbar
Customizing Menus
Configuring OpenOffice.org Options
Using OpenOffice.org Core Functions
Using Wizards
Getting Help
Inserting Objects with Object Linking and Embedding
Creating Macros
Saving Files
Summary
CHAPTER 23 In Depth: Writer
Formatting Text
The Formatting Toolbar
Context Menu
The Style and Formatting Palette
Spell-Checking
Inserting Pictures
Working with Tables
Mail Merging
Adding Headers and Footers
Summary
CHAPTER 24 In Depth: Calc
Entering and Formatting Data
Deleting and Inserting Data and Cells
Working with Formulas
Using the Function Wizard
Summing Figures
Sorting Data
Creating Charts
Using Filters
Summary
CHAPTER 25 In Depth: Impress
Creating a Quick Presentation
Working in Impress
Animating Slides
Applying Fontwork
Using 3D Effects
Exporting a Presentation As a Flash File
Summary
CHAPTER 26 In Depth: Base
Getting Started with Base
Creating a Database
Adding a Table
Creating a Form
Adding Controls to the Form Manually
Editing the Database Table
Using the Database
Summary
CHAPTER 27 In Depth: Evolution
Evolution Modes
Basic E-Mail Tasks
Sending and Receiving E-Mail
Reading E-Mail
Deleting Messages
Flagging Messages
Composing a Message
Creating an E-Mail Signature
Advanced E-Mail Tasks
Creating New Folders
Dealing with Junk E-Mail
Sorting and Filtering Messages
Creating Search Folders
Contacts
Adding or Editing Contact Information
Creating a Contact List
Calendars
Specifying Appointment Types
Adding or Editing a Diary Entry
Tasks
Summary
CHAPTER 28 Running Microsoft Office Under Ubuntu
Installing and Configuring Wine
Downloading Wine
Configuring Wine
Showing Hidden Files on CDs
Installing Microsoft Office
Running Office Components
Installing Other Windows Programs
Summary
PART 7 - Keeping Your System Running
CHAPTER 29 Installing Software
Software Installation Basics
Formats of Linux Installation Files
Packages Explained
Dependency Management
APT and Package Repositories
The Synaptic Package Manager in Depth
Searching for Software
Installing Software
Removing Software
Package Management from the Command Prompt
Using dpkg
Using the APT Tools
Installing from Source
Installing the Compiler Tools
Unpacking the Tarball and Solving Dependencies
Compiling
Summary
CHAPTER 30 Managing Users
Understanding User and Group Accounts
Users and Groups
Root User
UIDs and GIDs
Adding and Deleting Users and Groups
Adding and Deleting Users via the GUI
Creating and Deleting Groups via the GUI
Adding and Deleting Users and Groups at the Command Line
Adding and Changing Passwords
Summary
CHAPTER 31 Optimizing Your System
Speeding Up Booting
Understanding Bootup
Reducing the Boot Menu Delay
Optimizing Initialization and Run-Level Services
Optimizing Hard Disk Settings
Benchmarking Your Hard Disk
Changing Hard Disk Settings
Making Disk Optimizations Permanent
Prelinking
Configuring Prelinking
Deactivating Prelinking
Freeing Disk Space
Emptying the /tmp Folder
Emptying the Cache of Package Files
Removing Unused Software
Adding Another Disk Drive
Partitioning the Disk
Configuring Ubuntu to Use the Drive
Summary
CHAPTER 32 Backing Up Data
What Data Should You Back Up?
Using SBackup
Backing Up Data via SBackup
Restoring Data via SBackup
Making Backups from the Command Line
Creating tar Files
Compressing tar Archives
Extracting Files from a tar Archive
Viewing tar Archive Information
Saving the File to a CD-R/RW
Summary
CHAPTER 33 Scheduling Tasks
Scheduling with crontab
Creating a Scheduled Task
Editing crontab with the GUI
Scheduling with anacron
Using at to Schedule One-Off Tasks
Summary
CHAPTER 34 Accessing Computers Remotely
Using Secure Shell
Logging In to a Remote Computer
Transferring Files Between Remote Computers
Accessing GUI Applications Remotely
Running X Applications on a Remote Computer
Running the GNOME Desktop Across a Remote Connection
Accessing Ubuntu via Remote Desktop
Connecting to Remote Windows Computers
Connecting to Windows XP Professional, 2000, and NT
Connecting to Other Windows Computers
Summary
APPENDIX A Glossary of Linux Terms
APPENDIX B BASH Command Index
APPENDIX C Getting Further Help
Read the Manual!
Man Pages
Info Pages
README Files and Other Documentation
Getting Help Online
Forums
Mailing Lists
Other Official Sites
Third-Party Sites
APPENDIX D Other Versions of Ubuntu
Kubuntu
Edubuntu
Ubuntu Server
Xubuntu
Other Ubuntu Projects
INDEX
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