A Quick Start with Common Ubuntu Programs
Keep in mind that Ubuntu doesn’t aim to be an exact clone of other operating systems. Some of the programs
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A World of Applications
Available Software
Read moreAdding Virus Scanning to Ubuntu
Nobody knows the true number of viruses affecting Linux, but it is probably less than 1,000, and that’s the total
Read moreUbuntu Online Updates
The Ubuntu notification area (the equivalent of the Windows system tray) at the top right of the screen contains a
Read moreUbuntu Commonsense Security
As you start to understand how Ubuntu works, you’ll become more and more aware of commonsense methods that will protect
Read moreRoot and Ordinary Users
Although users are the subject of another chapter, allow us to introduce the distinction between the root user account and
Read moreWindows Security vs. Linux Security
If you’ve switched to Ubuntu from Windows, there’s a very good chance that the security failings of Windows featured in
Read moreUsing Power-Management Preferences
Depending on the degree to which your computer supports power-saving functionality, Ubuntu will let you configure your display to go
Read moreConfiguring Sound Cards in Ubuntu
Generally speaking, your sound card shouldn’t require any additional configuration and should worknimmediately after you install Ubuntu. The icon for
Read moreConfiguring Bluetooth in Ubuntu
Bluetooth is the short-range networking facility that allows various items of hardware to work with each other wirelessly. You can
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