About Ubuntu Linux Essentials

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According to Linux.org there are over 200 different Linux distributions available. Many of these are actively maintained and have a loyal following, and some less so. Some Linux distributions are quite new and some have been around for a very long time. One distribution that has been relatively recently is Ubuntu Linux. Despite being a relative newcommer to the Linux landscape Ubuntu has very quickly gained prominance in what is clearly a very crowded field. Ubuntu tops the list of most popular Linux distributions on DistroWatch.com and has been selected by Dell as the Linux to be pre-installed in select systems. Perhaps the most significant achievement for Ubuntu is that it is popular not jus to Linux novices, but also to Linux experts.

The purpose of this book to provide an overview of the essential knowledge required to use and maintain an Ubuntu Linux system. From the basics of configuring the desktop and implementing wireless networking through to configuring firewalls, web servers and providing remote desktop access, Ubuntu Linux Essentials takes a step by step approach to using Ubunmtu Linux.

Ubuntu Linux Essentials is primarily at Linux users at the novice to intermediate level of experience.