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Ubuntu Unleashed 2016 Edition is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Linux-based Ubuntu operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a long-time Ubuntu community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 15.10 while including tons of information that will continue to apply to future editions.

Former Ubuntu Forum administrator Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 15.10 installation, configuration, productivity, multimedia, development, system administration, server operations, networking, virtualization, security, DevOps, and more-including intermediate-to-advanced techniques you won't find in any other book.

Helmke presents up-to-the-minute introductions to Ubuntu's key productivity and Web development tools, programming languages, hardware support, and more. You'll find new or improved coverage of Ubuntu's Unity interface, various types of servers, software repositories, database options, virtualization and cloud services, development tools, monitoring, troubleshooting, Ubuntu's push into mobile and other touch screen devices, and much more.

Configure and customize the Unity desktop
Get started with multimedia and productivity applications, including LibreOffice
Manage Linux services, users, and software packages
Administer and run Ubuntu from the command line
Automate tasks and use shell scripting
Provide secure remote access and configure a secure VPN
Manage kernels and modules
Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, DNS, and HTTP servers (Apache, Nginx, or alternatives)
Learn about new options for managing large numbers of servers
Work with databases (both SQL and the newest NoSQL alternatives)
Get started with virtualization
Build a private cloud with Juju and Charms
Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, and new alternatives such as Go and Rust
Learn about Ubuntu's work toward usability on touchscreen and phone devices
Ubuntu 15.10 on DVD

DVD includes the full Ubuntu 15.10 distribution for 64 bit computers (most desktop and notebooks systems today) as well as the complete LibreOffice office suite and hundreds of additional programs and utilities.

Free Upgrade!

Purchase this book and receive a free Ubuntu 16.04 Kick Start chapter after Ubuntu 16.04 is released. See inside back cover for details.



Introduction: xxxi

Licensing xxxii

Who This Book Is For xxxiii

Those Wanting to Become Intermediate or Advanced Users xxxiii

Sysadmins, Programmers, and DevOps xxxiv

What This Book Contains xxv

Conventions Used in This Book xxv

Part I: Getting Started

1: Installing Ubuntu and Post-Installation Configuration 1

Before You Begin the Installation 1

Researching Your Hardware Specifications 2

Installation Options 2

32-Bit vs. 64-Bit Ubuntu 4

Planning Partition Strategies 5

The Boot Loader 5

Installing from DVD or USB Drive 6

Step-by-Step Installation 6

Installing 7

First Update 12

Shutting Down 12

Finding Programs and Files 13

Software Updater 14

The sudo Command 17

Configuring Software Repositories 18

System Settings 20

Detecting and Configuring a Printer 21

Configuring Power Management in Ubuntu 21

Setting the Time and Date 22

Configuring Wireless Networks 24

Troubleshooting Post-Installation Configuration Problems 25

References 26

2: Background Information and Resources 27

What Is Linux? 27

Why Use Linux? 29

What Is Ubuntu? 31

Ubuntu for Business 32

Ubuntu in Your Home 33

Getting the Most from Ubuntu and Linux Documentation 33

Ubuntu Developers and Documentation 35

Websites and Search Engines 35

Web Search Tips 35

Google Is Your Friend 36

Ubuntu Package Listings 36

Commercial Support 36

Documentation 37

Linux Guides 37

Ubuntu 38

Mailing Lists 39

Ubuntu Project Mailing Lists 39

Internet Relay Chat 40

Part II: Desktop Ubuntu

3: Working with Unity 41

Foundations and the X Server 41

Basic X Concepts 42

Using X 43

Elements of the xorg.conf File 44

Starting X 49

Using a Display Manager 50

Changing Window Managers 50

Using Unity, a Primer 51

The Desktop 51

Customizing and Configuring Unity 56

Power Shortcuts 58

References 59

4: On the Internet 61

Getting Started with Firefox 61

Checking Out Google Chrome and Chromium 63

Choosing an Email Client 65

Mozilla Thunderbird 65

Evolution 66

Other Mail Clients 67

RSS Readers 67

Firefox 67

Liferea 68

Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing with Empathy 68

Internet Relay Chat 69

Usenet Newsgroups 72

References 73

5: Productivity Applications 75

Introducing LibreOffice 77

Other Office Suites for Ubuntu 79

Working with GNOME Office 79

Working with KOffice 80

Other Useful Productivity Software 81

Working with PDF 81

Working with XML and DocBook 81

Working with LaTeX 82

Productivity Applications Written for Microsoft Windows 83

References 84

6: Multimedia Applications 85

Sound and Music 85

Sound Cards 86

Adjusting Volume 87

Sound Formats 88

Listening to Music 89

Graphics Manipulation 91

The GNU Image Manipulation Program 93

Using Scanners in Ubuntu 94

Working with Graphics Formats 95

Capturing Screen Images 96

Other Graphics Manipulation Options 97

Using Digital Cameras with Ubuntu 97

Handheld Digital Cameras 98

Using Shotwell Photo Manager 98

Burning CDs and DVDs in Ubuntu 99

Creating CDs and DVDs with Brasero 99

Creating CDs from the Command Line 99

Creating DVDs from the Command Line 101

Viewing Video 103

TV and Video Hardware 104

Video Formats 105

Viewing Video in Linux 105

Personal Video Recorders 107

Video Editing 107

References 108

7: Other Ubuntu Interfaces 109

Desktop Environment 110

KDE and Kubuntu 111

Xfce and Xubuntu 112

LXDE and Lubuntu 113

GNOME3 and Ubuntu GNOME 114

MATE and Ubuntu MATE 115

Ubuntu Kylin 116

References 116

8: Games 119

Ubuntu Gaming 119

Installing Proprietary Video Drivers 120

Installing Games in Ubuntu 120

Warsow 121

Scorched 3D 121

Frozen Bubble 123

SuperTux 123

Battle for Wesnoth 124

Frets on Fire 124

FlightGear 126

Speed Dreams 126

Games for Kids 126

Commercial Games 126

Steam 127

Playing Windows Games 128

References 128

Part III: System Administration

9: Managing Software 131

Ubuntu Software Center 131

Using Synaptic for Software Management 132

Staying Up-to-Date 134

Working on the Command Line 135

Day-to-Day Usage 136

Finding Software 139

Compiling Software from Source 140

Compiling from a Tarball 140

Compiling from Source from the Ubuntu Repositories 141

Configuration Management 142

dotdee 143

OneConf 143

Snappy Ubuntu Core 143

References 144

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