Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional

The book is interspersed with images and screen shots making it easier to visualize the steps being explained. All in all a good book which is both informative and entertaining at the same time.

? Ravi Kumar, Slashdot contributor

Winner of the Linux Journal Editors Choice 2006 Award for best End-User/Nontechnical Book!

Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional is the best-selling guide to the hottest new Linux distribution. Within its 600 in-depth pages, youll learn how to become a pro-level Linux user.

The book starts by introducing you to the world of Linux. Then it outlines Ubuntu installation in illustrated steps, after which youll learn how to configure every piece of everyday tech hardware such as your Internet connection, printers, 3D graphics cards, Bluetooth devices, and much more. Then youll learn fun tasks such as listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, performing office tasks, and even image editing.

Additionally, theres a series of comprehensive tutorials on Linux internals and the command-line promptessential for any Linux expertand the book includes special sections on optimization, security, and system maintenance.

The book comes with a CD containing the complete Linux distribution. All you need to do is insert the CD and follow the instructions in the book to install this distribution.

User review
An Excellent How-To and Reference for Ubuntu Linux
Beginning Ubuntu Linux was a Godsend for me when I installed Ubuntu, as I had no `live` expert at hand to answer my questions. For someone with no prior knowledge of Linux, the book's step-by-step guidance makes it easy to install the software and get it up and running. It does a nice job of anticipating any problems the user may encounter and provides solutions for them. Once the system is installed, it provides complete coverage of configuring it for the individual user, and actually putting it to work, in chapters on using the Open Office suite, the Totem movie viewer, the GIMP photo program, e-mail programs and other features. For those inclined to dig deeper the book has in-depth coverage of file structure and manipulation, the BASH shell, and practically every topic to increase one's expertise with Linux. I find the book to be an excellent reference whenever a question arises when I'm using Ubuntu, and learn something new each time I open it. I highly recommend this book and wouldn't be without it.

User review
Excellent for linux beginners
This is an excellent book for beginners of Linux/Ubuntu. Has detailed instructions on installation and usage and system maintainence. I wish the DVD were a little more up to date though. However, that is no big deal as almost all things Linux can be downloaded from the internet.

User review
Great
The book was supposed to be `used`, but it honestly looked brand new, even with an unopened CD. Shipping was fast, and it was just an overall great deal.

User review
Beginning Ununtu Linux
I have been an enthusiastic Unbuntu user for almost a year and a half now and find that Beginning Ubuntu Linux to be the most comprehensive and informative book that I have read so far even though I am only read a third of it so far. I feel that book is a must for anyone using Ubuntu who wishes to get the most out it.

Ubuntu is a superior and easier system than any Windows system and Beginning Ubuntu Linux makes even easier. There is an adjustment coming form Windows or Mac and this book smooths it out considerably.

Read it and enjoy the best system available today.



User review
Great beginners guide
I purchased this book to get a better understanding of how Linux, and especially Ubuntu, works - I got exactly that. This book offers a broad basic introduction and a fairly in-depth insight into not just Ubuntu, but also to Linux as a hole.

It describes the differences between Linux and windows, and gives some insight into why Linux does things a little different.

If you a looking for a beginners guide into Ubuntu, this will do the trick!

Jesper
Denmark