A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux, Third Edition

Revision of Sobells comprehensive reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu - the most popular Linux distribution Comprehensive coverage of installation, configuration, and usage - with in-depth coverage of Ubuntu servers. Superb coverage of running Ubuntu from both GUI tools and the command line: gives readers deep insight into whats happening under the hood Updated to version 10.4 of Ubuntu. The DVD contains the full Ubuntu 10.4 release Mark Sobell has written the most comprehensive, authoritative reference to installing, configuring, and working with Ubuntu Linux. This is a thorough update of the second edition that has earned universal raves and rocketed to the top of the Bookscan Ubuntu list. Readers will find everything that makes Sobells books so extraordinary, including: Deep coverage of administration from both GUI and command line, so readers gain deep insights into whats going on beneath the surface. Extensive coverage of using Ubuntu as a server, including coverage of DNS, LDAP, Apache, exim4, and Samba. A DVD containing a complete version of Ubuntu 10.4 This edition has been thoroughly updated for Ubuntu Linux 10.4. It now contains: An all-new chapter on Perl, replacing older C programming material. Enhanced security coverage including expanded coverage of SELinux and an updated Security Appendix. Updated networking coverage including revised DNS and NFS sections and a new section on LDAP. Addition of virtualization coverage, including Xen. A completely reworked appendix, to make the book even more useful as an on-the-job reference. Simply put, the most useful book on Ubuntu Linux has become even more useful!