For Beginners

If you are new to Linux and want help making the switch, this book will get you through it. Authors Rickford Grant and Phil bull make Linux easy and accessible for the everyday non-geek.

Ubuntu for Non-Geeks: A Pain-Free, Get-Things-Done Guide covers those day-to-day tasks that most non-geeks will want to perform, like how to:

• Install and update Ubuntu
• Download and install free software, games and utilities
• Connect to wired and wireless networks or transfer files via Bluetooth
• Configure printers, scanners, monitors and USB flash drives
• Watch DVDs, listen to music and even sync your iPod and other mobile devices
• Edit and share your digital photos and videos
• Customize the look and feel of your system

No matter why you begin using Linux, this is the best starter book out there.