TITLE : Hacking Ubuntu: Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations (ExtremeTech) (Paperback)
AUTHOR : by Neal Krawetz (Author)
PUBLISHER : Wiley publisher
ISBN : 047010872X
EDITION : 1st
PUB date : April 23, 2007
LANGUAGE : English
RLS DATE : 06/28/2007
FORMAT : CHM
Book Description
* Ubuntu, an African word meaning "humanity to others," is the hottest thing in Linux today and is fast becoming the choice for Linux users
* This down-and-dirty book shows readers how they can blow away the default system settings to get Ubuntu to behave however they want
* Readers will take total control of their Ubuntu system by optimizing its appearance, speed, usability, and security
* Includes hundreds of hacks such as running Ubuntu from a USB drive, installing it on a Mac, enabling multiple CPUs, and putting scripts in menus and panels
* Readers are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and devise hacks for wireless adapters, cameras, drawing pads, TV cards, and more
From the Back Cover
"I'm Ubuntu. Want to be friends?"
You've just gotta love Ubuntu; it's an irresistible package of usability, security, and support features. But a power user like you is just itching to teach it some new tricks. Show it how to play nicely with other systems. Develop its multitasking and communication skills. Free its inner video nd graphics talents. And make sure that when it ventures into the wild and wooly world of wireless, it keeps its doors locked.
Here's how to do all that and more.
Things you can do with Ubuntu
Step-by-step directions for all this and lots of other fun stuff
* Create an awesome interface
* Fine-tune Firefox®
* Expand your desktop across monitors or other computers
* Add VoIP and instant messaging
* Discover the joys of emulators
* Focus on cameras and scanners
* Customize application windows
* Configure wireless networks
* Boost boot-up efficiency
* Tune kernel parameters
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