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Ubuntu Linux Secrets
By: Richard BlumeBook Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons
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The everyday Linux user can easily get overwhelmed by the complexity of the new software that exists when creating an Ubuntu system. This book covers the basics of creating a new system from scratch and explains what software is installed. You’ll take a tour of installing the Ubuntu Linux distribution system in most environments, including nontraditional situations such as dual-boot and text-based installations. Plus, clear explanations of each of the installed applications show you how to get the most out of each application, rather than simply using them as they exist.
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| Title of Computers eBook: Ubuntu Linux Secrets | |
| Release Date: 04-08-2009 | |
| Publisher: John Wiley & Sons |
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Ubuntu Linux Secrets
Chapter One
What is Ubuntu?
Secrets in This Chapter
The Linux Kernel
The GNU Utilities
The Linux Desktop Environments
Linux Distributions
Ubuntu Linux
One of the most confusing features of Linux is the concept of a distribution. Many novice Linux users get confused about what a distribution is and why there are so many of them.
Before diving into the world of Ubuntu, it often helps to have an understanding of what Linux is and how it relates to Ubuntu. This will help you understand where Ubuntu came from, and you'll have a better idea of which flavor of Ubuntu is right for you. With that in mind, this chapter explains what Linux and Linux distributions are, then it explains the pieces that specifically make up the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It finishes by walking through different Ubuntu distributions and discussing what each provides.
What Is Linux?
If Ubuntu is your first experience with Linux, you may be confused about why there are so many different versions of it. I'm sure you have heard various terms such as "distribution," "LiveCD," and "GNU" when looking at Linux packages-and have been confused.
Trying to wade through the world of Linux for the first time can be a tricky experience. Even for experienced Linux users, trying to figure out the features that distinguish different distributions can be tricky. This section walks through exactly what Linux is and describes each of its components.
For starters, there are four main parts of a Linux system:
* The Linux kernel
* The GNU utilities
* Window
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