Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition presents comprehensive coverage of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution. Windows users, Mac users, and Linux enthusiasts have been increasingly turning to Ubuntu for a user-friendly, easy-to-use Linux distribution.
This book provides detailed information on installing, using, and administering Ubuntu. You will learn how to set up a workstation or a server, and you will find complete details on Ubuntu’s easy-to-use desktop and productivity software.
Ubuntu Unleashed 2008 Edition includes a range of coverage: From the software you need in your everyday work, such as the OpenOffice.org productivity suite, to how to configure your Linux desktop to run smoothly using multiple printers, shell scripts, and more.
For the hardcore Linux enthusiast, there is complete coverage of the X Window system, Linux programming, web server administration, and network administration.
Includes a DVD with a full Ubuntu Linux distribution, plus a free upgrade to Ubuntu Linux 8.10 once it is released
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Ubuntu Unleashed by Andrew Hudson
SO far, the book is very informative overall. Some areas, Andrew is very specific and other areas, he does not tell how to get there or where the screenshot is from. There is one section that I followed what he said and I did got get the screen shown in the book.
Rating: - Free Upgrade
In regards to the claim that you will get a Free Upgrade to 8.10 when its released, it must be said that the statement is misleading. The only time that you would pay for Ubuntu or any Linux distro is if:
A. You decided to donate to the cause
B. You didn't what to make your own install cd by downloading the FREE iso image and burning it to a cd and decided to buy a copy from some of the websites online that sell copys for an extremely low price.
Rating: - A comprehensive coverage of all the professional details
College-level and serious programming collections will find UBUNTU UNLEASHED 2008 EDITION an excellent acquisition, presenting a fine coverage of Ubuntu Linux for Windows, Max and Linux users. From basic installation and using its features to setting up server workstations and productive Linux designs, UBUNTU UNLEASHED comes from professional developers and writers and makes for a comprehensive coverage of all the professional details.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Rating: - EXCELLENT
Extremely informative and well written. I would recommend "Ubuntu Unleashed" to anyone interested in obtaining more in-depth information about Ubuntu Linux. This book is extremely useful and provides all the information needed to begin and continue to use Ubuntu Linux. It is very detailed and it is written for the beginner to the very experienced user. It is an extremely good reference book just to keep on hand for future use and problem solving. It also contains a CD for those that do not currently have ... Read More
Rating: - Too much of a mish-mash
First off, this book is not for beginners.
Second, the information is not in any order and has a cobbled-together format which is annoying and even confusing; so much so that I even returned it.
I agree with the criticisms given in the other reviews so no need to repeat all that.
If you're an absolute beginner with Ubuntu, Marcel Gagne's book: "Moving to Ubuntu Linux" is very good, but not great.
A very good book that's more advanced is William Von Hagen's: "ubuntu Linux bible" - but ... Read More
- Ubuntu Unleashed by Andrew Hudson
- A comprehensive coverage of all the professional details
- Too much of a mish-mash
