Beginning Ubuntu for Windows and Mac Users - Haines, Nathan

What You'll Learn

Understand the advantages of Ubuntu and its variants?Kubuntu and Xubuntu Install Ubuntu on its own or alongside your computer's existing operating system Search Ubuntu's catalog of thousands of applications Work with files and disks that were created with Windows and OS X Run simple, interesting tasks and games using the command line Customize Ubuntu in powerful ways and get work done with virtual machines

Biographie:
Nathan Haines is an author, instructor, speaker, and computer consultant who fell in love with Ubuntu in 2005, and helped found the Ubuntu California Local Community Team to share that excitement with others. As a current leader of Ubuntu California and a member of the Ubuntu Local Community Council, he works to help others share Ubuntu worldwide.

When not working with computers, he's more than likely admiring the latest Nintendo hardware, wishing he had more time for retro console and PC gaming, and indulging in linguistic curiosity by studying German or dabbling in Old English or Tolkien's constructed Elvish languages. The queue of scifi and fantasy books on his Kindle is probably growing instead of shrinking, although sometimes camping trips help with that.

As a hybrid author who enjoys stiff drinks, moonlit walks on the beach, and five-star reviews on his books, he would love to hear from you at nathan@nhaines.com.

Sommaire:

Chapter 1: Installing Ubuntu

1. Preparing to Install Ubuntu
2. Installing Ubuntu
3. Installing Kubuntu
4. Installing Xubuntu
5. Installing Lubuntu
6. Installing Ubuntu MATE
7. Installing Ubuntu Unity
8. Install Ubuntu Server
9. Install a minimal Ubuntu system
10. Multiple Operating Systems

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Ubuntu

1. Ubuntu Desktop
2. Installing and Updating Software
3. Managing User Accounts
4. Finding Things in Ubuntu Instead of Windows
5. Finding Things in Ubuntu instead of macOS
6. Connecting to a Windows Desktop Remotely
7. Running Windows Applications
8. Connecting to Windows Shared Folders and Printers
9. Sharing Files and Printers with Other Computers
10. Sharing Office Documents with Others
11. Sharing Photos and Graphics with Others
12. Formatting Disks to Work with Other Operating Systems

Chapter 3: Productivity at Home and Work

1. Writing documents Without Distractions using FocusWriter
2. Managing your Personal Finances Using HomeBank
3. Managing Your Professional Email, Contacts, and Calendar Using Evolution
4. Managing your Calendar with Thunderbird using Lightning
5. Integrating your Online Accounts with Ubuntu
6. Organizing Your Thoughts with Mind-Mapping Software using Freeplane
7. Personal Wiki Note Taking Software Using Tomboy
8. Installing Additional Language Support
9. Keeping Track of Your Personal Time Management Using Hamster
10. Organizing Collections of Books, Movies, Games, and More Using Tellico
11. Managing Your Ebook Library Using Calibre
12. Printing Labels and Cards Using gLabels
13. Backing Up and Restoring Personal Files using Backup
14. Capturing Screenshots and Recording Your Desktop Using Screenshot and Kazam

Chapter 4: Enjoying media and other entertainment

1. Play DVDs and Media Files
2. Organize Your CD and Digital Music Collection Using Rhythmbox
3. Back Up and Create Music CDs Using Brasero
4. Create Video DVDs using DevedeNG
5. Organize and Edit Your Photos Using Shotwell
6. Record and Process Audio Using Audacity
7. Play MIDI Files
8. Explore the Universe Using Stellarium
9. Play Legacy PC Games
10. Play Commercial Games Using Steam

Chapter 5: Command-Line Tricks and Applications

1. Introduction to the Command Line
2. See What's Running on Your Computers
3. Multitask on the Command Line
4. Diagnose a Connection to a Server
5. View Information About the Operating System
6. Add New Users via Command Line
7. Check Your Disk Space
8. Edit Text Files
9. Read Email
10. Browse the Web
11. IRC
12. Play Text-Based Games

Chapter 6: Power User Tools

1. Manage Running Processes
2. Managing Disks and Thumb Drives
3. Using Multiple Workspaces
4. Installing Alternate Desktop Environments
5. Installing Software from the Command Line
6. Expand Your Software Options
7. Creating Application Launchers for Programs
8. Working with Virtual Machines