free ubuntu guide by Kier Thomas in PDF form

I found this on slickdeals.net today.

"Ubuntu offers a PDF Edition of Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference for download Free of charge. "

It seems like a nice basic guide on ubuntu by Kier Thomas. It is about 170 pages and easy to read and understand.

http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download.html

 

Yes,
I was going to post this on this forum as well. I downloaded it and skimmed the table of contents. It is a pretty good basic guide. Even talks about the package manager and APT. And you can't beat the price

 

thanks! ++

 

Itsa nice guide...

I had to switch to Ubuntu to read it as its unreadable in my Windoes machines using AR 5.0.
I've requested to the author to make a readable version for Windows
as I've never ran into a PDF I could not read until now.

 

That is a useful guide; so many of the linux documentation and aids come only in webpage format, which is murder to try and carry downstairs with you for a quick smoke (especially when you're supposed to be doing work back upstairs! ).

Opened with reader 7.0 without a problem; perhaps marconi's problem was using a too-old version of reader?

 

hey thanks. i was looking for something like this!

 

Perhaps...5.0 is old but it should have worked anyway.
I download tons and tons of PDF's and hadnt ran into problems viewing them until this one.
I dont like the new format of AR so thats why I've never upgraded.
Besides..shouldnt the new programs be backward compatable?
5.0 is simpler and less bloated and always got the job done for me.
I did try with OpenOffice however, It too didnt work, very strange but that application is bloated as well..
I'm gunna have to figure out this one..
To a veteran computer user, Bloated software sticks out bad like an ugly dog no-one wants.
ah well... Works well with the linux reader ok.

 

Good stuff!! Thanks for sharing. It just so happened that I downloaded and installed 8.10 this morning and brought it in to work to play with. I was going to update PCLOS, but decided to give this one a try. Only thing I can't figure out getting compiz working. I downloaded emerald theme manager, but that ain't working for me either.

 

To get compiz to work, first install proprietary drivers either directly from ATI/nVidia or from admin-->hardware and then just use the add/remove programs GUI.

 

Sweet!Thanks.I am planning to build a pc and using ubuntu 8.10.Should I run it on a Windows machine before I use it as my sole OS?I need speed for research,internet,and compiling data.

 

Depends in your knowledge of Linux. Do you know what programs you need to Linux to help you get your work done? I use Linux 99.9% of the time these days. Ubuntu is a live CD, so you can just try it out without any changes. Check it out and see how you like it and play with it. I love 8.10, works great for me on my desktop and laptop.

 

I am a total noob to Linux but I am researching and learning.I'll get the live disc as soon as I feel knowledgeable enough to use it.As far as programs,I know what I use in Windows but not 100% what I would use in Ubuntu.Open Office,Adobe,Windows Media Player,Firefox,7zip,Paint,Gimp,NTI cd & dvd maker,and I am sure that I am for getting some.Thanks for the help.

 

No Problem. Don't let Linux scare you. Distros like Ubuntu are a great place to start just so you can get a system up and running quickly. Then when you learn more you can always go to more challenging distros like Debian, Slackware, Gentoo etc if you want. The Ubuntu team have done a great job to make Linux very Noob friendly.

 

How large is this document?

I cant access the thing from work (stuck on an oil rig) but if its emailable i would love something to read and study when i knock off work at night.

 

It's about 2MB. If you pm me your e-mail, I will try to send it to you.

 

I downloaded it from the link above and it was 2.13mb.Cat mom's idea is the only way I know to get around work firewalls.I am always open to other ways,even tho I own my biz.