Beginning Ubuntu Linux

Emilio Raggi lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and works in one of the biggest companies in the country. He was very much a Windows fanboy, until one day, he had to manage a Ubuntu desktop deployment. He was highly qualified as a Microsoft implementer, holding certificates as an MCP and MCSE, and worked as a consultant for a Microsoft partner. Still, Ubuntu had its charms and won him over. He is also an avid student of philosophy.

• Introducing the World of Linux.- Meet Ubuntu Linux.- GNU “slash” Linux.- Installing Ubuntu.- Pre-installation Steps.- Installing Ubuntu.- Solving Installation Problems.- The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide.- Booting Ubuntu for the First Time.- Getting Everything Up and Running.- How to Secure Your Computer.- Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right.- Managing Your Data.- Working and Playing with Ubuntu.- A World of Applications.- Working with Text Files.- Making the Move to OpenOffice.org.- Communicating with Others.- Social Networks and Cloud Computing.- Digital Audio.- Movies and Multimedia.- Digital Photos.- Playing Games.- Keeping Your System Running.- Installing and Removing Software.- Understanding Linux Users and File Permissions.- Optimizing Your System.- Backing Up Data.- Scheduling Tasks.- Accessing Computers Remotely.- Taking Control of the System.