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 enlarge | Author: William Von Hagen
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 28814
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 936
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 2
ISBN: 0470038993
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.432
EAN: 9780470038994
ASIN: 0470038993
Publication Date: January 3, 2007
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Decent tome, readability an issue, not for tech-heads March 20, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Ubuntu Linux Bible is a large book. Really, really large. Depending on where you live, it could be at least the size of your phonebook. So, be prepared to do a lot of reading.
This Bible is filled with just about everything a new Ubuntu user would ever need (or want) to know. It describes the installation process, the Gnome Desktop Environment, the various applications that come out of the box, how to get more applications (such as the ubiquious Open Office suite), and even the dreaded command terminal.
That said, the book is not aimed at those of us who are more technically inclined. While there are sections devoted to mounting file systems and whatnot (mostly in the command terminal section), most of this tome is part "My first Ubuntu computer" and part "Everything but the kitchen sink." There's a lot of information here, but most of it isn't very complicated to anyone comfortable using a Windows PC or Mac. Those of you already familiar with a Debian distro or the Gnome Desktop Environment most likely won't get much out of this. For new users hesitant about going with an unfamiliar OS, however, this book can be greatly beneficial.
One final note: like others have said, the book is a bit hard to read. Small dark gray font creates something of a strain for my eyes, and I don't need glasses to read.
Useful when new to ubuntu... January 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As with most reference books written for a specific target audience this one is a bit dated (currently we're at version 7.1 while this book relates to versions through 6.1). Some areas of the book therefore relate to issues that are easier to contend with currently (for example areas dealing with samba have progressed since this book was written).
However. Even with this being the case the book contains data that still strongly relates to all ubuntu distros and many issues. This is basically a reference book not a "true-story" that you'd normally be reading cover-to-cover. If you have an issue look here to find a solution or at least point you in the right direction.
Very Good January 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I find this book to be a very good reference book, covers most everything in just the right depth. It is hard on the eyes late at night with the gray text.
 Grasping Ubuntu December 27, 2007
Well laid out. Concepts simply explained. Able to read directly through the book for a better understanding or skip to specific area to focus on just one aspect.
A Must Read for New Ubuntu Users November 21, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a must read for all new Ubuntu users. This huge book does not cover everything, BUT this most knowledgeable man does an excellent job of getting a beginner going in the right direction. What he can't cover for lack of reasonable space he makes up for in copious reference addresses. I also noted that even though the book is kind of written for the 6.06 version of Ubuntu (and the book DOES CONTAIN the 6.06 version CD in a plastic sheath in the BACK OF THE BOOK), it is applicable for any release. At this moment I may not be able to compare this book to any other linux book, but I highly recommend it for anyone interested in getting started with Ubuntu linux. I also recommend you get the latest ubuntu version separately to avoid hassles if you go for a dual boot system, AND you have a slow internet connection. After all of the expensive security hassles I've suffered with Microsoft Windows through the years, I've found Ubuntu linux to be a breath of fresh air (CAUTION! Learning a new Operating System DOES require patience and thinking skills!).
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