Ubuntu

By: Neal Krawetz

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Synopsis: Tune, tweak, and change the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system!Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops, and servers, and is used by millions of people around the world. This book provides you with practical hacks and tips that are not readily available online, in FAQ files, or any other Ubuntu book on the market so that you can customize your Ubuntu system for your specific needs.Bridging the gap between introductory information and overly technical coverage, this unique resource presents complex hacks and ways to extend them. You'll feast on numerous tips, hints, and little-known secrets for getting the most out of your Ubuntu system.Coverage includes:Hacking the InstallationSelecting a DistributionSelecting the Ubuntu VersionThe 10-Step Boot ConfigurationBooting Variations and TroubleshootingTweaking the BusyBoxUpgrading Issues with UbuntuConfiguring GRUBCustomizing the User EnvironmentConfiguring DevicesAdapting Input DevicesManaging SoftwareCommunicating OnlineCollaboratingTuning ProcessesMultitasking ApplicationsLocking Down UbuntuAdvanced NetworkingEnabling ServicesIf you're a power user hungry for cutting-edge hacks to intensify your Ubuntu system, then this is the book for you!Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.