

This choice is completely appropriate for the target audience (and is also widely used by advanced users).

The book also assumes that a particular type of Linux - Ubuntu 12.04 - is being used (the installation CD is provided). Where appropriate, more advanced topics are mentioned and sources of additional specialist information are suggested. The book is very well written - the structure, choice of topics and assumed knowledge are appropriate to a typical computer user, not an "enthusiast".

With the help of this excellent book he has now set-up a Linux computer that can use all his digital photography equipment - a variety of scanners, printers, colour calibrators and digital cameras (almost none of which would be supported by current Windows versions). Like many people, he is looking to move on from Windows XP in anticipation of Microsoft stopping security patches early in 2014. I bought this book as a present for my 70+ year-old father.
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With the help of the book's straightforward explanations and step-by-step projects, you'll also learn how to: * Set up printers, scanners, USB flash drives, and other hardware * Install and play free games like Frets on Fire and Frozen Bubble as well as commercial hits like Braid and World of Goo * Watch DVDs, listen to music, and sync your mobile devices * Edit and share digital photos and videos * Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations * Work with the command line (or avoid it altogether!) If you're looking for a pain-free way to learn Linux, Ubuntu Made Easy is just what you need to get started.
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Authors Rickford Grant and Phil Bull walk you through common tasks like installing and playing games, accessing your favorite social networks, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, interacting with your Windows installation, and more. Packed with tips, tricks, and helpful pointers, Ubuntu Made Easy will get you up and running with the world's most popular free operating system. With Ubuntu Made Easy by your side you'll be ready to face any challenge, and you'll discover just how fun Linux can be. Ubuntu brings Linux to the masses, but it can still be intimidating for newbies, neophytes, and geeks-in-training.
