Ubuntu Hacks - Tips And Tools For Exploring Using And Tuning Linux

The Ubuntu distribution simplifies Linux by providing a sensible collection of applications, an easy-to-use package manager, and lots of fine-tuning, which make it possibly the best Linux for desktops and laptops. Readers of both Linux Journal and TUX Magazine confirmed this by voting Ubuntu as the best Linux distribution in each publication’s 2005 Readers Choice Awards. None of that simplification, however, makes Ubuntu any less fun if you’re a hacker or a power user.Like all books in the “Hacks” series, Ubuntu Hacks includes 100 quick tips and tricks for all users of all technical levels. Beginners will appreciate the installation advice and tips on getting the most out of the free applications packaged with Ubuntu, while intermediate and advanced readers will learn the ins-and-outs of power management, wireless roaming, 3D video acceleration, server configuration, and much more.

Why has Ubuntu been so successful? Technically, it’s based on Debian, which is an excellent foundation for a Linux distro, but Ubuntu has added a level of finish and polish that has made it a joy to use for newbies, though it is still a powerhouse for more experienced users. It’s incredibly up-to-date; a team of dedicated developers ensures that everything “just works,” with regular updates to the various packages that make up the distro and a roughly six-month release schedule between distros.

But the secret behind the phenomenal success and growth of Ubuntu is really one man: South African Mark Shuttleworth. After founding Thawte, a company providing digital certificates, when he was 22, Shuttleworth sold the company four years later to VeriSign for a large amount of money. After fulfilling his dream of going into space, he decided to fulfill another and build the best Linux distro in the world. In that he has succeeded.

TABLE OF CONTENT:
Chapter 01 - Getting Started
Chapter 02 - The Linux Desktop
Chapter 03 - Multimedia
Chapter 04 - Mobile Ubuntu
Chapter 05 - X11
Chapter 06 - Package Management
Chapter 07 - Security
Chapter 08 - Administration
Chapter 09 - Virtualization and Emulation
Chapter 10 - Small Office/Home Office Server

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