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Ubuntu Kung Fu Keir Thomas

Ubuntu Kung Fu By Keir Thomas

Ubuntu Kung Fu by Keir Thomas


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Summary

Ubuntu builds on a solid base of Debian Linux to create an operating system that's light-years ahead of its competitors. This book includes tips on tweaking Ubuntu, wrangling the system into shape, optimizing, and enhancing security. It helps to learn what extraordinary things can be done with Ubuntu.

Ubuntu Kung Fu Summary

Ubuntu Kung Fu: Tips, Tricks and Hacks by Keir Thomas

Ubuntu builds on a solid base of Debian Linux to create an award-winning operating system that's light-years ahead of its competitors. Ubuntu consistently tops lists of the most popular Linuxes amongst professionals and enthusiasts; Dell recently embraced Ubuntu in its product lines after a user survey indicated overwhelming public support. Ubuntu Kung Fu provides hints, hacks, tweaks and tricks for every level of user.Guaranteed to be free of the usual dross that fills tips books, Ubuntu Kung Fu is written to be entertaining and, above all, readable. Its 300+ concise tips utilize and exploit hidden or lesser-known features to boost day-to-day productivity. You'll also find tips on tweaking Ubuntu, wrangling the system into shape, optimizing, enhancing security, and lots more. Learn what extraordinary things can be done with Ubuntu. Written with the migrating Windows or Mac OS X user in mind, Ubuntu Kung Fu avoids the usual Linux/Unix folklore that can send most of us to sleep. The tips have one aim - to produce results as quickly as possible, in an environment where the reader can polish their skills as they read. This is the Linux book for the rest of us.

About Keir Thomas

Keir Thomas is a Linux Journal award-winning author who has been writing about Linux, operating systems and computer hardware for over a decade. Formerly a computer magazine journalist and editor, working on titles such as Linux User and Developer, Linux Magazine and PC Utilities, his other book titles include Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Third Edition; Beginning Fedora Linux; and Beginning SUSE Linux, Second Edition. He works as a full-time author and lives on the side of a mountain in the United Kingdom. His hobbies include hiking, cycling and vegetable gardening.

Additional information

GOR002314434
9781934356227
1934356220
Ubuntu Kung Fu: Tips, Tricks and Hacks by Keir Thomas
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The Pragmatic Programmers
20080901
390
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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