Vugt Ubuntu Netbooks

The Path to Low-Cost Computing
1. ed
ISBN: 978-1-4302-2442-6
Verlag: Apress
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 250 Seiten

Welcome to the cloud for users, where the speed of Ubuntu and the ease of cloud applications unite. You can now speed up your netbook, connect to the world using 3G modems, or make calls using Skype with Ubuntu. You can even change your desktop altogether without having to worry about netbook screen real estate. Now, you will never have to worry about the lack of documentation for your netbook again. Install and configure Ubuntu on a netbook. Connect and secure Ubuntu on your netbook. Tune Ubuntu and cloud applications to run on your netbook.

Sander van Vugt is an independent trainer and consultant, living in the Netherlands and working throughout the European Union. He specializes in Linux and Novell systems, and has worked with both for more than 10 years. Besides being a trainer, he is also an author, having written more than 20 books and hundreds of technical articles. He is a Master Certified Novell Instructor (MCNI) and holds LPIC-1 and -2 certificates, as well as all important Novell certificates.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Vugt, Sander Van

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Contents at a Glance;5
2;Contents;6
3;About the Author;11
4;About the Technical Reviewer;12
5;Acknowledgments;13
6;Introduction;14
7;Installing Ubuntu on a netbook;15
7.1;Netbook Particularities;15
7.2;The Netbook and Linux;16
7.3;Preparing for the Ubuntu Netbook Remix Installation;18
7.4;Performing the Installation;20
7.5;Summary;28
8;Starting to Use Ubuntu Netbook Remix;29
8.1;A Radical New Interface;29
8.2;Using the File Browser;38
8.3;Setting Preferences;47
8.4;Quitting;56
8.5;Summary;58
9;Getting Connected;59
9.1;Configuring Bluetooth;59
9.2;Connecting to a 3G network;63
9.3;Connecting to a Wireless Network;67
9.4;Connecting to a Wired Network;74
9.5;Analyzing and Troubleshooting Network Connections;76
9.6;Summary;90
10;Netbook Online;91
10.1;Using the Firefox Web Browser;91
10.2;Working with Mail and Calendar;107
10.3;Making Internet Phone Calls with Skype;125
10.4;Instant Messaging with Pidgin;139
10.5;Summary;140
11;Creating Office Files;141
11.1;Exploring OpenOffice.org;141
11.2;Ensuring Compatibility with Microsoft Office;148
11.3;Becoming Familiar with Specific OpenOffice.org Features;151
11.4;Working with OpenOffice.org Styles;156
11.5;Creating PDF Files;158
11.6;Additional Documentation;163
11.7;Summary;164
12;Working with Media;165
12.1;Enhancing Ubuntu Netbook Remix with Restricted Packages;165
12.2;Watching Movies;168
12.3;Working with Digital Pictures;169
12.4;Enjoying Your Music;186
12.5;Summary;191
13;Optimizing Netbook Settings;192
13.1;Keyboard Settings and Shortcuts;192
13.2;Power-Management Settings;196
13.3;Configuring Accessibility Options;203
13.4;Changing Display Settings;209
13.5;Summary;212
14;Netbook Management;213
14.1;Managing Software;213
14.2;Managing the Keyring;225
14.3;Managing Users and Groups;231
14.4;Using a Printer;237
14.5;An Introduction to Working on the Command-Line Interface;244
14.6;Summary;247
15;Index;248