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In just a few weeks of having it, I’ve used it as a quick reference a half-dozen times, which saved me the time I would have spent scouring the Ubuntu forums online.”  \n—Darren Frey, Member, Houston Local User Group  \n“This is a book that the new Ubuntu user would find helpful in getting started and the more experienced computer user would find informative enough to keep as a reference manual. I also enjoyed the computing humor.”  \n—Dr. Gregory Chapelle, General Atomics, Electromagnetics Division, San Diego, California  \n“In short, this book is something that I can honestly recommend to anyone using Ubuntu. It works great as a reference and equally well as a how-to guide. I respect the work that’s been done, and I can’t overstate how knowledgeable the authors are, as well as the reviewers.”  \n—Paul Tagliamonte, Ubuntu Member, and Debian Developer  \nThis page intentionally left blank  \nThe Official Ubuntu Book Eighth Edition  \nThis page intentionally left blank  \nThe Official Ubuntu Book Eighth Edition  \nMatthew Helmke Elizabeth K. Joseph José Antonio Rey Philip Ballew  \nWith Benjamin Mako Hill  \nUpper Saddle River, NJ • Boston • Indianapolis • San Francisco New York • Toronto • Montreal • London • Munich • Paris • Madrid Capetown • Sydney • Tokyo • Singapore • Mexico City  \nMany of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. 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No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the use of the information or programs contained herein.  \nFor information about buying this title in bulk quantities, or for special sales opportunities (which may include electronic versions; custom cover designs; and content particular to your business, training goals, marketing focus, or branding interests), please contact our corporate sales department at corpsales@pearsoned.com or (800) 382-3419.  \nFor government sales inquiries, [please contact governmentsales@pearsoned.com](please contact governmentsales@pearsoned.com).  \nFor questions about sales outside the U.S., please contact [international@pearsoned.com](international@pearsoned.com). Visit us on the Web: [informit.com/ph](informit.com/ph)  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nHelmke, Matthew.  \nThe official Ubuntu book / Matthew Helmke, Elizabeth K. Joseph, José Antonio Rey, Philip Ballew ; with Benjamin Mako Hill.—Eighth edition.  \npages cm  \nPrevious editions by various authors, including Benjamin Mako Hill and others, and various titles, such as The official Ubuntu server book","cbCainMyPSVoKIiD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainMyPSVoKIiD","pdf",1027723,79,"English","# Contents at a Glance\n## Foreword to the Sixth Edition\n## Foreword to the First Edition\n## Preface\n## Acknowledgments\n## About the Authors\n## Introduction\n## Chapter 1: The Ubuntu Story\n## Chapter 2: Installing Ubuntu\n## Chapter 3: Getting Started with Ubuntu\n## Chapter 4: Finding and Installing Ubuntu Applications\n## Chapter 5: Customizing Ubuntu for Performance, Accessibility, and Fun\n## Chapter 6: Becoming an","[{\"question\":\"Who is the book intended for?\",\"answer\":\"The book is designed to help new Ubuntu and Linux users get started, while also providing enough clarity to remain useful for more experienced users as a reference.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the learning path?\",\"answer\":\"It covers installing Ubuntu, getting started, finding and installing Ubuntu applications, and customizing Ubuntu for performance, accessibility, and enjoyment.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the material structured to support troubleshooting and reference use?\",\"answer\":\"It separates general use from troubleshooting and error-handling, and it emphasizes concise organization suitable for both initial learning and later quick reference.\"}]","The Official Ubuntu Book - Eighth Edition - Beginner Linux guide | PDF",1791298951,199]