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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
About the Authors
Credits
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Starting with Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu, Debian, and Linux
Focusing on Linux Commands
Finding Commands
Reference Information in Ubuntu
Summary
Chapter 2 - Intalling Ubuntu and Adding Software
Obtaining and Installing Ubuntu
Working with Debian Software Packages
Managing Software with APT
Managing Software with dpkg
Managing Software with aptitude
Verifying Installed Packages with debsums
Building deb Packages
Summary
Chapter 3 - Using the Shell
Terminal Windows and Shell Access
Using the Shell
Acquiring Super User Power
Using Environment Variables
Creating Simple Shell Scripts
Summary
Chapter 4 - Working with Files
Understanding File Types
Setting File/Directory Permissions
Traversing the File System
Copying Files
Changing File Attributes
Searching for Files
Finding Out More About Files
Summary
Chapter 5 - Manipulating Text
Matching Text with Regular Expressions
Editing Text Files
Listing, Sorting, and Changing Text
Summary
Chapter 6 - Playing with Multimedia
Working with Audio
Transforming Images
Summary
Chapter 7 - Administering File Systems
Understanding File System Basics
Creating and Managing File Systems
Mounting and Unmounting File Systems
Checking File Systems
Checking RAID Disks
Finding Out About File System Use
Summary
Chapter 8 - Backupsand Removable Media
Backing Up Data to Compressed Archives
Backing Up Over Networks
Summary
Chapter 9 - Checking and Managing Running Processes
Listing Active Processes
Finding and Controlling Processes
Summary
Chapter 10 - Managing the System
Monitoring Resources
Mastering Time
Managing the Boot Process
Controlling Startup and Run Levels
Straight to the Kernel
Poking at the Hardware
Summary
Chapter 11 - Managing Network Connections
Configuring Networks from the GUI
Managing Network Interface Cards
Managing Network Connections
Using Wireless Connections
Using Dial-up Modems
Checking Name Resolution
Troubleshooting Network Problems
Summary
Chapter 12 - Accessing Network Resources
Running Commands to Browse the Web
Transferring Files
Sharing Remote Directories
Chatting with Friends in IRC
Using Text-Based E-mail Clients
Summary
Chapter 13 - Doing Remote System Administration
Doing Remote Login and Tunneling with SSH
Using screen: A Rich Remote Shell
Using a Remote Windows Desktop
Using Remote Linux Desktop and Applications
Sharing Desktops Using VNC
Summary
Chapter 14 - Locking Down Security
Working with Users and Groups
Checking on Users
Configuring the Built-In Firewall
Working with System Logs
Using Advanced Security Features
Summary
Index
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