Feb 08

In this handy, compact guide, you’ll explore a ton of powerful Ubuntu Linux commands while you learn to use Ubuntu Linux as the experts do: from the command line. Try out more than 1,000 commands to find and get software, monitor system health and security, and access network resources. Then, apply the skills you learn from this book to use and administer desktops and servers running Ubuntu, Debian, and KNOPPIX or any other Linux distribution.

Ubuntu Linux Toolbox: 1000+ Commands for Ubuntu and Debian Power Users

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    Jan 26

    Ubuntu Unleashed is filled with unique and advanced information for everyone who wants to make the most of the Ubuntu Linux operating system. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a long-time Ubuntu community leader to reflect the exciting new Ubuntu 11.10 (“Oneiric Ocelot”) and the forthcoming Ubuntu 12.04.

     

    Former Ubuntu Forum administrator Matthew Helmke covers all you need to know about Ubuntu 11.10/12.04 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 brand-new coverage of the new Unity desktop, new NoSQL database support and Android mobile development tools, and many other Ubuntu 11.10/12.04 innovations. Whether you’re new to Ubuntu or already a power user, you’ll turn to this book constantly: for new techniques, new solutions, and new ways to do even more with Ubuntu!

     

    Matthew Helmke served from 2006 to 2011 on the Ubuntu Forum Council, providing leadership and oversight of the Ubuntu Forums, and spent two years on the Ubuntu regional membership approval board for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He has written about Ubuntu for several magazines and websites, is a lead author of The Official Ubuntu Book. He works for The iPlant Collaborative, which is funded by the National Science Foundation and is building cyberinfrastructure for the biological sciences to support the growing use of massive amounts of data and computationally intensive forms of research.

     

    • Quickly install Ubuntu, configure it, and get your hardware running right
    • Configure and customize the new Unity desktop (or alternatives such as GNOME)
    • Get started with multimedia and productivity applications, including LibreOffice
    • Manage Linux services, users, and software packages
    • Administer and use Ubuntu from the command line
    • Automate tasks and use shell scripting
    • Provide secure remote access
    • Manage kernels and modules
    • Administer file, print, email, proxy, LDAP, and database services (both SQL and NoSQL)
    • Use both Apache and alternative HTTP servers
    • Support and use virtualization
    • Use Ubuntu in cloud environments
    • Learn the basics about popular programming languages including Python, PHP, and Perl, and how to use Ubuntu to develop in them
    • Learn how to get started developing Android mobile devices

     

    Ubuntu 11.10 on DVD

    DVD includes the full Ubuntu 11.10 distribution for Intel x86 computers as well as the complete LibreOffice office suite and hundreds of additional programs and utilities.

     

    Free Upgrade!

    Purchase this book anytime in 2012 and receive a free Ubuntu 12.04 Upgrade Kit by mail (U.S. or Canada only) after Ubuntu 12.04 is released. See inside back cover for details.

    Ubuntu Unleashed 2012 Edition: Covering 11.10 and 12.04 (7th Edition) (7th Edition)

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      Jan 21

      The $0.99 Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide gives users new to Ubuntu Linux an overview of the operating system, from simple command-line tasks to advanced server configuration.

      In the Guide, you’ll learn how to:

      -Use the Ubuntu command line.

      -Manage users, groups, and file permissions.

      -Install software on a Ubuntu system, both from the command line and the GUI.

      -Configure network settings.

      -Use the vi editor to edit system configuration files.

      -Install and configure a Samba server for file sharing.

      -Install SSH for remote system control.

      -Install a DHCP server for IP address management.

      -Install a LAMP server.

      -Install web applications like WordPress and Drupal.

      -Configure an FTP server.

      -Manage ebooks.

      -Convert digital media.

      -Manage and configure Unity, the new Ubuntu interface.

      -And many other topics.The $0.99 Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide gives users new to Ubuntu Linux an overview of the operating system, from simple command-line tasks to advanced server configuration.

      In the Guide, you’ll learn how to:

      -Use the Ubuntu command line.

      -Manage users, groups, and file permissions.

      -Install software on a Ubuntu system, both from the command line and the GUI.

      -Configure network settings.

      -Use the vi editor to edit system configuration files.

      -Install and configure a Samba server for file sharing.

      -Install SSH for remote system control.

      -Install a DHCP server for IP address management.

      -Install a LAMP server.

      -Install web applications like WordPress and Drupal.

      -Configure an FTP server.

      -Manage ebooks.

      -Convert digital media.

      -Manage and configure Unity, the new Ubuntu interface.

      -And many other topics.

      The $0.99 Ubuntu Beginner’s Guide – Third Edition ($0.99 Beginner’s Guides)

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        Jan 17

        • ISBN13: 9780782127379
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        Authoritative Answers to All Your Sendmail Questions—Specifically for Linux Administrators

        Linux Sendmail Administration is the most complete, most advanced guide to Sendmail you’ll find anywhere. Written by one of today’s most renowned Linux experts, this book teaches you, step-by-step, all the standard and advanced techniques you need to know to install, configure, and maintain Sendmail. Hundreds of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail—so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes:

        • Understanding Internet mail protocols and multimedia extensions
        • Understanding e-mail architecture and the role of Sendmail
        • Installing Sendmail source or a binary distribution on a Linux system
        • Building a Sendmail configuration using the m4 language
        • Analyzing and improving the Red Hat Sendmail configuration
        • Using Sendmail databases to customize your configuration
        • Understanding the sendmail.cf file and its commands
        • Understanding ruleset and using rewrite rules to modify addresses
        • Hiding usernames and hostnames
        • Testing and debugging Sendmail configurations
        • Controlling spam e-mail
        • Securing a Sendmail server
        • Using Sendmail cryptographic authentication techniques

        The Craig Hunt Linux Library
        The Craig Hunt Linux Library is a seven-book set that provides in-depth, advanced coverage of the key topics for Linux administrators. Topics include Samba Server Administration, System Administration, DNS Server Administration, Apache Web Server Administration, NFS and Automounter, and Linux Security. Each book in the series is either written by or meticulously reviewed by Craig Hunt to ensure the highest quality and most complete coverage for networking professionals working specifically in Linux environments.

        Linux Sendmail Administration (Craig Hunt Linux Library)

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          Jan 05

          The Most Complete, Easy-to-Follow Guide to Ubuntu Linux 

          • The #1 Ubuntu server resource, fully updated for Ubuntu 10.4 (Lucid Lynx)–the Long Term Support (LTS) release many companies will rely on for years!
          • Updated JumpStarts help you set up Samba, Apache, Mail, FTP, NIS, OpenSSH, DNS, and other complex servers in minutes
          • Hundreds of up-to-date examples, plus comprehensive indexes that deliver instant access to answers you can trust 

          Mark Sobell’s A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux®, Third Edition, is the most thorough and up-to-date reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu, and also offers comprehensive coverage of servers—critical for anybody interested in unleashing the full power of Ubuntu.

           

          This edition has been fully updated for Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), a milestone Long Term Support (LTS) release, which Canonical will support on desktops until 2013 and on servers until 2015.

           

          Sobell walks you through every essential feature and technique, from installing Ubuntu to working with GNOME, Samba, exim4, Apache, DNS, NIS, LDAP, gufw, firestarter, iptables, even Perl scripting. His exceptionally clear explanations demystify everything from networking to security.

           

          You’ll find full chapters on running Ubuntu from the command line and desktop (GUI), administrating systems, setting up networks and Internet servers, and much more. Fully updated JumpStart sections help you get complex servers running—often in as little as five minutes.

           

          Sobell draws on his immense Linux knowledge to explain both the “hows” and the “whys” of Ubuntu. He’s taught hundreds of thousands of readers and never forgets what it’s like to be new to Linux. Whether you’re a user, administrator, or programmer, you’ll find everything you need here—now, and for many years to come.

           

          The world’s most practical Ubuntu Linux book is now even more useful!

           

          This book delivers

          • Hundreds of easy-to-use Ubuntu examples
          • Important networking coverage, including DNS, NFS, and Cacti
          • Coverage of crucial Ubuntu topics such as sudo and the Upstart init daemon
          • More detailed, usable coverage of Internet server configuration, including Apache (Web) and exim4 (email) servers
          • State-of-the-art security techniques, including up-to-date firewall setup techniques using gufw and iptables, and a full chapter on OpenSSH
          • A complete introduction to Perl scripting for automated administration
          • Deeper coverage of essential admin tasks–from managing users to CUPS printing, configuring LANs to building a kernel
          • Complete instructions on keeping Ubuntu systems up-to-date using aptitude, Synaptic, and the Software Sources window
          • And much more…including a 500+ term glossary

          Includes DVD!  Get the full version of Lucid Lynx, the latest Ubuntu LTS release!

          Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux, A (3rd Edition)

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            Jan 04

            The best resource on the very latest for Ubuntu users!

            Ubuntu is a free, open-source, Linux-based operating system that can run on desktops, laptops, netbooks, and servers. If you’ve joined the millions of users around the world who prefer open-source OS-and Ubuntu in particular-this book is perfect for you. It brings you the very latest on Ubuntu 10.04, with pages of step-by-step instruction, helpful tips, and expert techniques.

            Coverage Includes:

            • The Ubuntu Linux Project
            • Installing Ubuntu
            • Installing Ubuntu on Special-Purpose Systems
            • Basic Linux System Concepts
            • Using the GNOME Desktop
            • Using the Compiz Window Manager
            • Managing E-Mail and Personal Information with Evolution
            • Surfing the Web with Firefox
            • Migrating from Windows Systems
            • Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
            • Using Command-Line Tools
            • Working with Text Files
            • Creating and Publishing Documents
            • Other Office Software: Spreadsheets and Presentations
            • Working with Graphics
            • Working with Multimedia
            • Consumer Electronics and Ubuntu
            • Adding, Removing, and Updating Software
            • Adding Hardware and Attaching Peripherals
            • Network Configuration and Security
            • Going Wireless
            • Software Development on Ubuntu
            • Using Virtual Machines and Emulators
            • Connecting to Other Systems
            • File Transfer and Sharing
            • Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication
            • Backing Up and Restoring Files
            • Setting Up a Web Server
            • Setting Up a Mail Server
            • Setting Up a DHCP Server
            • Setting Up a DNS Server
            • Setting Up a Print Server
            • Setting Up an NFS Server
            • Up a Samba Server

            Updating your Ubuntu? Ubuntu Linux Bible, Third Edition, is the book you need to succeed!

            Note: CD-ROM is not included as part of eBook file.

            Ubuntu Linux Bible: Featuring Ubuntu 10.04 LTS

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