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Item Details
Title:
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UBUNTU FOR NON-GEEKS, 2ND EDITION
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By: |
Rickford Grant |
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Paperback |
List price:
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£29.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1593271522 |
ISBN 13: |
9781593271527 |
Publisher: |
NO STARCH PRESS,US |
Pub. date: |
6 January, 2007 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
Pages: |
352 |
Description: |
This newbie's guide to Ubuntu lets readers learn by doing. Step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial concepts, and cover topics such as installing new software via Synpatic, Internet connectivity, and working with removable storage devices. |
Synopsis: |
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. |
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US |
Imprint: |
No Starch Press,US |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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