Root and Ordinary Users
Although users are the subject of another chapter, allow us to introduce the distinction between the root user account and
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Windows 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
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Generally speaking, your sound card shouldn’t require any additional configuration and should worknimmediately after you install Ubuntu. The icon for
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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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Mouse and key repeat speeds are personal to each user, and you may find the default Ubuntu settings not to
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Unlike some versions of Linux, Ubuntu doesn’t rely on a centralized configuration software package. Instead, it uses smaller programs to
Read moreAn Overview of the Installation Process
The DVD-ROM disc supplied with this book is double-sided. This means it’s like a vinyl LP record. To play Side
Read moreAn Operating System for the Future
There is an old, so-far-unfulfilled prophecy about “the Year of the Linux Desktop.” Many have predicted that Linux would eventually
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Open source is a concept often associated with Linux and free software. Linux is an open source project, which means
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