Beginning Ubuntu Linux
This sixth edition of Beginning Ubuntu Linux introduces all of us—newbies, power users and system administrators—to the Natty Narwhal Ubuntu release. Based on the bestselling fifth edition, this edition introduces the new Unity interface while not neglect
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Emilio Raggi, Keir Thomas, and Sander van Vugt
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For Pim, Camilo, Dante and Bruno E.R. For my mom and dad, who bought me my first computer S.V.V.
Contents at a Glance
About the Authors.............................................................................................. xxiv About the Technical Reviewer ............................................................................ xxv Introduction ....................................................................................................... xxvi Chapter 1: Meet Ubuntu Linux ................................................................................1 Chapter 2: GNU “slash” Linux ...............................................................................13 Chapter 3: Pre-installation Steps..................................
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