- Ubuntu Unity: An Evolving GUI
- Sep 26, 2012
- Check out this quick description of the great features in Ubuntu's Unity interface to see why Matthew Helmke regards it as interesting, powerful, and maybe the future of graphical interaction for Linux.
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- Finding and Installing Ubuntu Applications
- Aug 16, 2012
- This chapter discusses some of the useful programs available for your Ubuntu system, how to find more, and how to install them.
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- Capsicum: Lightweight Isolation for FreeBSD Processes
- Jul 9, 2012
- David Chisnall looks at Capsicum, a new capability-oriented security model in FreeBSD 9, and how it can be used to implement reduced and separated privilege with small modifications to existing applications.
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- VirtualBox: Making the Most of Any Operating System You Choose
- Mar 7, 2012
- John Traenkenschuh demonstrates how a free tool like VirtualBox can allow you to run multiple Operating Systems (OS) on a lot of PCs — including his MacBook Pro.
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- Making New Linux Workstations from Old Windows Machines
- Feb 29, 2012
- John Traenkenschuh helps you consider new uses for older computer equipment running the latest Linux distros.
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- Ubuntu Command-Line Quickstart (2012 Edition)
- Feb 20, 2012
- This chapter looks at some of the basic commands that you need to know to be productive at the command line
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- Remote Control Software Solves "Friends and Family" Support Issues
- Jan 10, 2012
- In this lively autobiographical article, Ed Tittel describes his long-distance quest to help his father diagnose and fix computer issues.
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- David Chisnall Presents a Developer's Reading List
- Jan 4, 2012
- Expert programmer David Chisnall provides a list of the 5 books he believes every programmer should read.
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- Secure Your Linux Workstation Now!
- Dec 12, 2011
- Security writer John "Tränk" Traenkenschuh, CISSP-ISSAP, explores several easy-to-use security improvements you can make to your Linux workstation, using two very popular distributions as models: Ubuntu 11.10 and Fedora 15.
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- Ubuntu Unleashed 2012 Edition: Command Line Quickstart
- Nov 29, 2011
- This chapter looks at some of the basic commands that you need to know to be productive at the command line. You will find out how to get to the command line, and learn some of the commands used to navigate the file system and perform basic operations with files, directories and users.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: Ubuntu-Related Projects
- Nov 15, 2011
- This chapter provides an overview of some Ubuntu's officially supported derivatives, recognized derivatives, and other projects that are part of the international Ubuntu ecosystem.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: Introducing Ubuntu One
- Oct 21, 2011
- This chapter introduces you to Ubuntu One, a cloud storage solution created and managed by Canonical.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: Welcome to the Command Line
- Oct 21, 2011
- This chapter explains how the command line will speed up your work and increase your ability to do exactly what you want to do with your computer with greater efficiency.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: GNOME 3, GNOME Shell, and More
- Oct 19, 2011
- This chapter provides and introduction to GNOME 3, including installation and exploration.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: Using Kubuntu
- Oct 18, 2011
- This chapter covers information ranging from what exactly Kubuntu is to how to manage and keep your Kubuntu system up to date with the latest applications and fixes.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: The Ubuntu Community
- Oct 17, 2011
- This chapter provides a bird's-eye view of the venues and processes in which the Ubuntu community is active.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: More Applications for Ubuntu
- Oct 14, 2011
- This chapter shows you just a few of the thousands of additional applications that you can install on your Ubuntu system.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: The Ubuntu Server
- Oct 13, 2011
- The aim of this chapter is to give you a quick crash course in how to be an Ubuntu system administrator.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: Gaining Greater Proficiency
- Oct 12, 2011
- This chapter gets you started with topics such as changing software, adding and experimenting with other software options available in Ubuntu, installing and using hardware devices like printers, accessing remote files, using the terminal, and running Windows programs.
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- The Official Ubuntu Book, 6th Edition: Installing Ubuntu
- Oct 11, 2011
- This chapter explains how to choose a version of Ubuntu and then how to install your chosen version.
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