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Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 2nd Edition: A Pain-Free, Project-Based, Get-Things-Done Guidebook
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.4
EAN: 9781593271527
Edition: 2
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 1593271522
Label: No Starch Press
Manufacturer: No Starch Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 345
Publication Date: June 15, 2007
Publisher: No Starch Press
Studio: No Starch Press
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Editorial Review:
This newbie's guide to Ubuntu - now updated for Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn), the latest Ubuntu release, which puts the spotlight on multimedia enablement and desktop effects - lets readers learn by doing. Using immersion-learning techniques favored by language courses, step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial concepts, stimulating the brain and increasing the reader's understanding.
Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 2nd Edition covers all the topics likely to be of interest to an average desktop user. Inside, you'll learn to:
Download and install free applications, games, and utilities Connect to the Internet and wireless networks Configure your hardware, including printers, scanners, and removable storage devices Watch DVDs, listen to music, and even sync your iPod Download photos and videos from your digital camera, then edit and share them Tackle more advanced tasks as soon as you're ready
Full of tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 2nd Edition is a hands-on, project-based, take-it slow guidebook intended for those interested in-but nervous about-switching to the Linux operating system. Step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial concepts, helping you absorb and apply what you've learned.
Included is a companion CD that lets you try out Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) without making any changes to your computer and then install it when you're ready.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Ubuntu for Non Geeks 2nd Edition
I have tried other Linux programs before this, but I really like this one. Between the book and the included installation disc, you can't go wrong.
Rating:  - As other reviewer said misleading.
This book tells you about 2% of what you need to know to figure out anything in Linux. Linux supports virually nothing in the way of programs, games or software, just get a Mac with OS X leopard or if you want to use windows get XP all the stuff you need a masters in computer science to do is already done you just use the OS and enjoy. Linux as one reviewer said earlier is no where near as easy as Windows or Mac OS X. Linux is for programmers not the average computer user. I use computers with ... Read More
Rating:  - I really enjoyed this book
A very well structured tutorial for absolute beginners. Written in a friendly, entertaining, companionable style. I am new to Linux and found the book filled in a lot of the background history to the development of Linux and provided enough information about the file structure and concepts such as the Bash shell for me to understand at a basic level what I'm doing. Highly recommended for any non-programmer who is interested in trying out Linux. After following through the exercises in the book you ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent recourse
The is an excellent resource for new LINUX users. It goes through everything step-by-step to get new LINUX users up and running quickly. Goes great with the LINUX bible.
Rating: - ubuntu for non-geeks
This book is very easy to understand. I am 70 yrs old and am having no problem learning Ubuntu. The book makes it fun and easy. The disc with the book is Ubuntu 7.04. I have Ubuntu 7.10 on my computer, but the menus, etc. seem to be the same.
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