Ubuntu Linux is fast becoming the "people's Linux" and provides a secure and simple desktop operating system that provides both ease of use and a number of powerful applications for free. Ubuntu Linux: Your visual blueprint to using the Linux operating system provides the essential coverage for end-user productivity. With an emphasis of the preloaded applications that accompany Ubuntu, this book will cover multimedia applications, Web and email applications and a powerful suite of productivity tools that allow you to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional–level computer topics. Open the book and you will discover step–by–step screen shots that demonstrate over 130 key Ubuntu tasks and techniques, including:
- Burning Ubuntu to a CD
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Adding or removing applications
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Creating, renaming, and managing folders
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Configuring removable drives and media
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Finding files with the Tracker search tool
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Setting up an Evolution e–mail account
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Creating and editing documents with Writer
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Developing spreadsheets and presentations
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Playing CDs and videos and recording sound
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Using the command line
"I have several books from the Visual series and have always found them to be valuable resources."
Stephen P. Miller (Ballston Spa, NY)
- High–resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
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Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
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Two–page lessons break big topics into bite–sized modules
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"Apply It" and "Extra" sidebars highlight useful tips