Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users

Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users is your comprehensive guide to using Ubuntu. You already know how to use a computer running Windows or OS X, but learning a new operating system can feel daunting. If you've been afraid to try Ubuntu because you don't know where to start, this boo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Haines, Nathan. author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley, CA : Apress 2015.
Edición:1st ed. 2015.
Colección:Expert's voice in open source.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009630054906719
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  • Contents at a Glance; Contents; About the Author; About the Technical Reviewer; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Installing Ubuntu; Preparing to Install Ubuntu; System Requirements ; Creating an Ubuntu DVD ; Creating a Bootable Ubuntu USB Drive ; Windows ; OS X ; Ubuntu; Booting into Ubuntu; Installing Ubuntu; Beginning the Install; Setting Regional Settings ; Creating the Primary User Account ; Install Proprietary Graphics and Network Drivers ; Manually Install AMD Graphics Drivers ; Downloading the AMD driver; Preparing for installation ; Installing the driver
  • Manually Install Nvidia Graphics Drivers Downloading the driver; Preparing for installation ; Installing the driver ; Additional Ubuntu Flavors; Installing Kubuntu ; System Requirements ; Preparing to Install Kubuntu ; Using Kubuntu; Installing Xubuntu ; System Requirements ; Preparing to Install Xubuntu ; Using Xubuntu; Installing Lubuntu ; System Requirements ; Preparing to Install Lubuntu ; Using Lubuntu; Installing Ubuntu GNOME ; System Requirements ; Preparing to Install Ubuntu GNOME ; Using Ubuntu GNOME; Installing Ubuntu Server; System Requirements
  • Installing Ubuntu Server Using Ubuntu Server; Installing a Minimal Ubuntu System; System Requirements ; Installing a Minimal System; Using a Minimal Ubuntu System; Multiple Operating Systems; Dual-Boot with Ubuntu and Windows ; Custom partitioning ; Ensuring the ability to reinstall Windows ; Using the graphical partitioning tool ; Additional partitioning scenarios; Dual-Boot with Ubuntu and OS X; Summary; Chapter 2: Getting Started with Ubuntu; Ubuntu Desktop; Unity Launcher ; Unity Dash ; Dash Privacy ; Unity Menu Bar and Indicators ; Unity HUD ; Managing Windows
  • Installing and Updating Software Ubuntu Software Center ; Other sources; Updating Ubuntu ; Upgrading Ubuntu; Managing User Accounts ; Guest Access ; Finding Things in Ubuntu Instead of Windows; Finding Things in Ubuntu Instead of OS X; Connecting to a Windows Desktop Remotely ; Running Windows Applications ; Connecting to Windows Shared Folders and Printers; Sharing Files and Printers with Other Computers; Sharing Printers between Computers ; Sharing Office Documents with Others; Sharing Photos and Graphics with Others; Formatting Disks to Work with Other Operating Systems
  • SummaryChapter 3: Productivity at Home and Work; Writing Documents without Distractions Using FocusWriter ; Managing your Personal Finances Using HomeBank; Managing Your Professional Email, Contacts, and Calendar Using Evolution; Managing Your Calendar with Thunderbird Using Lightning ; Integrating Your Online Accounts with Ubuntu; Chatting Online with Friends; Organizing Your Thoughts with Mind-Mapping Software Using Freemind; Personal Wiki Note Taking Software Using Tomboy; Installing Additional Language Support ; Configuring Language Support
  • Configuring Your Text Entry Settings