Description
Book Synopsis
Completely updated for this exciting third edition, Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users will help you start your journey into Free and Open Source Software with Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS with GNOME 42.
This book is a friendly guide to installing and running Ubuntu for people who are already efficient and happy with Windows or macOS computers. It teachers new Ubuntu users how to navigate their new operating system, perform basic tasks and suggests specific applications to handle routine tasks.
You''ll start by installing Ubuntu and its related flavors (Kubuntu, Ubuntu MATE, etc.) and how they differ from each other. The rest of the book breaks down application suggestions by broad categories to fill in gaps in the default installed system, or suggest fun things that the reader might not have even thought of. The command line is handled after you are comfortable with the system and ready for something interesting but different. I
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Installing Ubuntu
- Preparing to Install Ubuntu
- Installing Ubuntu
- Installing Kubuntu
- Installing Xubuntu
- Installing Lubuntu
- Installing Ubuntu MATE
- Installing Ubuntu Unity
- Install Ubuntu Server
- Install a minimal Ubuntu system
- Multiple Operating Systems
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Ubuntu
- Ubuntu Desktop
- Installing and Updating Software
- Managing User Accounts
- Finding Things in Ubuntu Instead of Windows
- Finding Things in Ubuntu instead of macOS
- Connecting to a Windows Desktop Remotely
- Running Windows Applications
- Connecting to Windows Shared Folders and Printers
- Sharing Files and Printers with Other Computers
- Sharing Office Documents with Others
- Sharing Photos and Graphics with Others
- Formatting Disks to Work with Other Operating Systems
Chapter 3: Productivity at Home and Work
- Writing documents Without Distractions using FocusWriter
- Managing your Personal Finances Using HomeBank
- Managing Your Professional Email, Contacts, and Calendar Using Evolution
- Managing your Calendar with Thunderbird using Lightning
- Integrating your Online Accounts with Ubuntu
- Organizing Your Thoughts with Mind-Mapping Software using Freeplane
- Personal Wiki Note Taking Software Using Tomboy
- Installing Additional Language Support
- Keeping Track of Your Personal Time Management Using Hamster
- Organizing Collections of Books, Movies, Games, and More Using Tellico
- Managing Your Ebook Library Using Calibre
- Printing Labels and Cards Using gLabels
- Backing Up and Restoring Personal Files using Backup
- Capturing Screenshots and Recording Your Desktop Using Screenshot and Kazam
Chapter 4: Enjoying media and other entertainment
- Play DVDs and Media Files
- Organize Your CD and Digital Music Collection Using Rhythmbox
- Back Up and Create Music CDs Using Brasero
- Create Video DVDs using DevedeNG
- Organize and Edit Your Photos Using Shotwell
- Record and Process Audio Using Audacity
- Play MIDI Files
- Explore the Universe Using Stellarium
- Play Legacy PC Games
- Play Commercial Games Using Steam
Chapter 5: Command-Line Tricks and Applications
- Introduction to the Command Line
- See What’s Running on Your Computers
- Multitask on the Command Line
- Diagnose a Connection to a Server
- View Information About the Operating System
- Add New Users via Command Line
- Check Your Disk Space
- Edit Text Files
- Read Email
- Browse the Web
- IRC
- Play Text-Based Games
Chapter 6: Power User Tools
- Manage Running Processes
- Managing Disks and Thumb Drives
- Using Multiple Workspaces
- Installing Alternate Desktop Environments
- Installing Software from the Command Line
- Expand Your Software Options
- Creating Application Launchers for Programs
- Working with Virtual Machines
