Official Ubuntu Book, The

I have been using Ubuntu for some time and was looking to go more in depth with this distrubtion of Linux.The book is a beginners guide to Linux and Ubuntu. It will be easily accessible to someone who has have never used Linux before. I think somewhere in the title it should have mentioned the book is for novices as I was expecting a more advanced user guide. Despite this, this book still contains a lot of valuable information and I found it to be a nice read.The first chapter had an excellent introduction to the story of Ubuntu and the goals of the project. Chapter two covered installation as the book comes with a DVD.Later on common software was introduced. It was helpful to see what the recommended programs to use were but on some of these there was too many basic details. For example, there are two image editors introduced and a lot of screen shots showing the basic functionality of image editors.Chapter seven got into the command line and the explanations here were very good. The book covers common commands that desktop users will need.Towards the end of the book Ubuntu Server was introduced. The explanations here were more advanced assuming you have knowledge of system administration. The last part of the book offers ways to get involved in the Ubuntu project along with many links for further information.I appreciated the authors' enthusiasm for the operating system and their writing style was fluid. It would be nice if every OS had an introduction like this. I think the book title needs to state that it is for beginners, as I was expecting a comprehensive manual about Ubuntu.

This is a great for learning how to use, install, update and manage the Ubuntu Linux Operating System. This text includes a complete operating system of Ubuntu (flavored or version) of Linux. This book will show you how to get started to quickly install, run and configure you operating system. It's a very easy to understand and is tremendously valuable for installing and administering a nicely secure Linux server. There's a ton of useful and valuable information complete with instructions and samples to guide you through with the use of Linux.One of the many aspects of the text I like the most is the explanation and instruction about how to use the command line. I have found that there are tips and help for troubleshooting when you need it. There are a ton of other features and help that's within the text that is completely understandable and easily digestible information and instructions.I am, currently, using the Ubuntu Studio version that includes everything I need to edit photos, video, and audio.Honestly, the authors are brilliant and this book is the best Linux book for learning and understanding the operating system I have ever purchased. I would highly recommend this if you about to embark on installing and using Ubuntu Linux. Of all the versions or "flavors" of Linux I have used, Ubuntu is my most favorite of them all. It's a book you purchase and keep permanently for the reference material alone and because it was so well written and how the subject matter is presented.This is the only book you will need to get started with Ubuntu Linux. It even includes the DVD installation disk, too.

If you are new to Linux this is a good basic book that will help you get started. It contains excellent chapters on how to install the software and get it up and running. It also has good information on how to use the basic features of Ubuntu Linux and to make you aware of security concerns and potential upgrades. I would not consider this a detailed technical exposition of Ubuntu Linux. With that said, I would say that if you read and comprehend the material in the book at the same time as using an Ubuntu loaded computer, you will come away with the ability to use Ubuntu in multiple areas of work, games, and specialized applications including photography, drawing, etc. For those desiring a more technical explanation, this is not the book you are looking for. The book does contain a good index and is quite easy to read and understand.

I am a student of Linux. This book is an excellent source for learning this operating system.

This book helped me learn how to use Ubuntu very well! Not fast but it helps out a lot!

This is not an in depth guide, rather a basic how to for beginners. It does not go into depth or demonstrate any advanced functions. This is not made very clear in the description.

Great if your learning Ubuntu

Need Ubuntu? This is the best way to get it. It has a DVD with the operating system on it and the book is so well written that an amateur can understand what is going on and what to do. No more guessing which ISO or TAR or whatever is the right file to download. Well worth the small price. I use it in a community college classroom.

excellent

This is useless book.... don't buy it.....

Have not yet had to delve too deeply into contents.