Product: 1430219998

This comprehensive introduction to the Ubuntu Linux Distribution recognizes that users from the MS Windows and Macintosh Camp will be making their first steps into the powerful Linux Operating System with trepidation. Yet this introduction which does guide the Newbie into a worry-free installation and early use of Linux also recognizes that the user must administer their own system on a variety of hardware environments, and that they seek competence in full use of this powerful operating system in a way that goes beyond graphical baby steps. While the neophyte is led through installation and use of common utilities in a manner that would allow them to have the ease of use of MS Windows and Mac OS X operating environments, the tools they need to get arcane hardware operating in this environment (including Wireless Networking and Printer Installation) are provided in sufficient quantity and quality. Recognizing that many Ubuntu users will eventually seek to go beyond GUI applications like Open Office and GIMP, this comprehensive introduction to Ubuntu Linux provides an introduction to the Bourne-Again Shell (BASH) and a full chapter (chapter 12) on plain (ASCII/UNICODE) text editors and command line text manipulation.

I would highly recommend this gentle yet comprehensive introduction to the most popular and easy to use Linux Distribution for the new user who needs hand-holding at the start, but seeks eventual competence to administer and obtain the most benefit from this powerful operating system.

Ira Laefsky, MSE/MBA
IT Consultant and Researcher formerly on the Senior Staff of Arthur D. Little and Digital Equipment Corporation
Rating: 5
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