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Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 2nd Edition: A Pain-Free, Project-Based, Get-Things-Done Guidebook | 
 enlarge | Author: Rickford Grant
Publisher: No Starch Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 291200
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 345
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 1593271522
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.4
EAN: 9781593271527
ASIN: 1593271522
Publication Date: June 15, 2007
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Product Description
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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 Ubuntu for Non Geeks 2nd Edition June 23, 2008
I have tried other Linux programs before this, but I really like this one. Between the book and the included installation disc, you can't go wrong.
 As other reviewer said misleading. June 23, 2008
2 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book tells you about 2% of what you need to know to figure out anything in Linux. Linux supports virually nothing in the way of programs, games or software, just get a Mac with OS X leopard or if you want to use windows get XP all the stuff you need a masters in computer science to do is already done you just use the OS and enjoy. Linux as one reviewer said earlier is no where near as easy as Windows or Mac OS X. Linux is for programmers not the average computer user. I use computers with process controls for a living and I don't have time to configure linux to just work so i can get my work done which is way I use XP or OS X. This book has facts like (this is a quote from the book) "If Linux Ubuntu does not recognize your wireless card it can be easily fixed by getting a new one" Thats not how to fix things or use Linux just buy new hardware to suit Linux, I don't think so to hell with linux.
 I really enjoyed this book May 30, 2008
A very well structured tutorial for absolute beginners. Written in a friendly, entertaining, companionable style. I am new to Linux and found the book filled in a lot of the background history to the development of Linux and provided enough information about the file structure and concepts such as the Bash shell for me to understand at a basic level what I'm doing. Highly recommended for any non-programmer who is interested in trying out Linux. After following through the exercises in the book you will have a fully functional multimedia system and will be able to confidently customise your Ubuntu system to make it look and feel exactly the way you want it.
Excellent recourse May 11, 2008
The is an excellent resource for new LINUX users. It goes through everything step-by-step to get new LINUX users up and running quickly. Goes great with the LINUX bible.
ubuntu for non-geeks April 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is very easy to understand. I am 70 yrs old and am having no problem learning Ubuntu. The book makes it fun and easy. The disc with the book is Ubuntu 7.04. I have Ubuntu 7.10 on my computer, but the menus, etc. seem to be the same.
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