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    Instant Ubuntu: Your complete guide to making the switch to Ubuntu
    Instant Ubuntu: Your complete guide to making the switch to Ubuntu
    Instant Ubuntu: Your complete guide to making the switch to Ubuntu
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    Instant Ubuntu: Your complete guide to making the switch to Ubuntu

    By Christer Edwards

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    Ubuntu is widely considered the worlds' most popular Linux distribution. Focusing on simplicity and ease of use, it provides an intuitive desktop environment suitable even for the novice user. Built by a worldwide team of developers, Ubuntu provides a welcoming approach to software.

    "Instant Ubuntu" will guide you through the steps required to begin using the Ubuntu Linux distribution on your desktop or laptop. This book provides a guided tour of the installation, followed by an overview of the desktop environment, and an introduction to all of the top applications.

    Starting out with detailed instructions on the installation, this book will walk you step-by-step through the basics of getting started. Once you're up and running, you'll be given a full tour of the Ubuntu Dash and Launcher, followed by an outline of the top applications and features.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPackt Publishing
    Release dateSep 25, 2013
    ISBN9781783280889
    Instant Ubuntu: Your complete guide to making the switch to Ubuntu

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    Instant Ubuntu

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    1. Instant Ubuntu

    So, what is Ubuntu?

    Installation

    Step 1 – download

    Step 2 – installer

    Step 3 – reboot

    And that's it!

    Quick start – desktop tour

    Launcher

    Ubuntu Dashboard

    Home Folder

    Firefox web browser

    LibreOffice Writer

    LibreOffice Calc

    LibreOffice Impress

    Ubuntu Software Center

    Ubuntu One

    System Settings

    Workspaces

    Trash

    Ubuntu status bar

    Network Manager

    Top 10 features you need to know about

    Accessibility

    Accessories

    Customization

    Games

    Graphics

    Internet

    Media

    Office

    System

    Software sources

    A few extras

    People and places you should get to know

    Official sites

    Community

    Blogs

    Twitter

    Instant Ubuntu

    Instant Ubuntu

    Copyright © 2013 Packt Publishing

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    Every effort has been made in the preparation of this book to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. However, the information contained in this book is sold without warranty, either express or implied. Neither the author, nor Packt Publishing, and its dealers and distributors will be held liable for any damages caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this book.

    Packt Publishing has endeavored to provide trademark information about all of the companies and products mentioned in this book by the appropriate use of capitals. However, Packt Publishing cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

    First published: September 2013

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    Credits

    Author

    Christer Edwards

    Reviewer

    Goldin Evgeny

    Acquisition Editors

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    Commissioning Editor

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    Technical Editor

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    Project Coordinator

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    Proofreader

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    Cover Work

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    About the Author

    Christer Edwards began his career as a professional Linux instructor and avid technical blogger, publishing regular tutorials on using and improving Ubuntu systems. His love for teaching soon led him to a part- time instructor position at the University of Utah, where he has taught a variety of topics. In his day job, he currently works as a System Administrator for a large international company maintaining thousands of servers worldwide. He currently lives in Utah, where he enjoys exploring the outdoors.

    I'd like to thank Casandra for her support in writing this book.

    About the Reviewer

    Goldin Evgeny is a veteran Java developer, starting with JVM bytecode instrumentation at IBM, and going all the way through enterprise application and web development at BMC and Thomson Reuters. He currently works as a build, automation, and release engineer.

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