Ubuntu Book

[mehulved]

Has anybody purchased this book? Is it available at book stores or only for online purchase? Is it worth buying. If it covers some advanced topics on system management using debain tools, more on apt and package management and stuff, I'd like to buy the book. I have some saved up, so if it is a good book I may consider purchasing it.
And it seems it has some info on ubuntu community, so if the topic coverage is good, I feel it would be nice to buy it.
Your opinions plz.

[mediator]

I dunno about the book, u can get it from @red_hat or even thru a little googling. Thats easy.
But here's a wonderful link on Ubuntu I bookmarked recently. U may like to look at it!

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu_Edgy

Its a complete guide I guess.

[GNUrag]

mehul, i've seen that book by just flipping the pages. a student had got a copy of it from british council library. Its an excellent starter book. and covers how to do stuff using GUI whereever possible (atleast i saw several screenshots in it).

but for you i'd highly highly recommend to get The Debian System http://debiansystem.info/
i highly look forward to buying that book. if you do buy it then i'd like to read it for a week

[edit]
karthik (#linux-india) has got a copy of it couple of weeks back from SPD for INR650 http://kartik.freemind.in/blog/?p=264

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

i think ubuntu unleashed would be a better choice as u can get the basic info from ubuntuguide.org , etc n other free online resources n then get the advance info from ubuntu unleashed .

[praka123]

Originally Posted by red_hat

Ubuntu Official Book
I think u r talking about this book.It has a good reviews costs somewhere around $23.09.

I have this ebook in .chm format so if u guys wants that then I will up it

dont talk here about warez?or is it warez

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

i think it's warez cos i think the book isn't under GPL or any GPL-Like license

[piyush gupta]

can anyone tell me what this book is all about

[Desi-Tek.com]

@piyush619 it is about something read and chk out ur self as u already have that book in chm format

[mehulved]

Originally Posted by GNUrag

mehul, i've seen that book by just flipping the pages. a student had got a copy of it from british council library. Its an excellent starter book. and covers how to do stuff using GUI whereever possible (atleast i saw several screenshots in it).

but for you i'd highly highly recommend to get The Debian System http://debiansystem.info/
i highly look forward to buying that book. if you do buy it then i'd like to read it for a week

[edit]
karthik (#linux-india) has got a copy of it couple of weeks back from SPD for INR650 http://kartik.freemind.in/blog/?p=264

Oye BCL mein yeh book aa gayi hain, I am a member there will go and check it out then.
What's the cost of 'The Debain System'? If it's less then 1K I can buy it. Sure, I can lend it to you for a few days too. Rs. 650 is the cost of which book?

[GNUrag]

I think i'll buy The Debian System myself.
Its a peice of gem to have.

[piyush gupta]

i dont have book

[mehulved]

There are two versions of the Debian book but I guess only 1 is for India. So, will check it out ASAP.

[GNUrag]

Mooooo!!
the cow one is for india

[praka123]

i am happy with my good old(1 yr) Debian GNU/Linux Bible 3.1

[GNUrag]

yeah, but Debian System has been written by madduck himself

[mehulved]

OK I bought 'The Debian System' by Open Source press for Rs. 550 from a bookstore at CST.

[nitish_mythology]

Well I m too a Linux enthsiast......
I hv tried Linux once(with the help of tech_your_future,Jguru,Satish,gary4gar,GNUag managed to work on it...........
)
Everytime I wanted top learn something I had to post on forum,bug the members of forum!!!

I wll b back for my winter vacations,wll again work on Linux!
Most of the Online tutorials suppose tht u have an unlimited broadband connection tht has been prop configured to work on Linux!
I hv a dial up connection(no plans to upgrd to BB with winmodem and a piii equiv p.c)

So whts the best way fr me to learn?
@tech_your_future
Wll this book "The Debian System" suite me?
I wont get this book at my place!
Can u send me this book? I wll pay the trans+cost charges...
How much wll the total amnt be if u send me the book?

I live in uttranchal,anyone can tell me the nearest place where I can get this book?

PLS guys help me out?

[mehulved]

Well 'The Debian System' isn't exactly a book that you should start from. You should go for this book if you like Debian GNU/Linux. This book isn't just about the operating system, it's also about the history, philosophy and the people behind the debian project. So, it's something direct more towards a entusiast than a end user. It does have a lot on debian administration and such too.
So, if you really want to know about debian indepth then this book is a good place to start with.
And can't you get an external modem? That should help you get started with net in linux. Make sure it works well with linux distros.

[nitish_mythology]

Pls can anyone here tell me how much it costs?
So If I get an external modem...wll I b able to use commands like
"apt get "
How much time wll the downloading take?

[mehulved]

The book costs Rs. 500-600 approx. I guess an external modem should cost about 1K not so sure though. If you can get a working net connection. You can surely use apt when you are connected to the net.
Downloading time will of course depend on file size. Speed of the connection won't really see any change with the external modem,of course, but you will be able to get things working.

[nitish_mythology]

If I can download softwares tht are around the size of XMMS in around half and hour............then its pretty ok!

[mehulved]

The speed you will get is the same as what you get in windows.

[praka123]

someone help me who's the indian distributor/co-publisher for nostarch's "The Debian System-Concepts and Techniques"

[JGuru]

@Prakash. You need that book for you or for your friend? That's the "No Starch Press" book click here
It contains 608 pages. Also comes with a DVD. Written by Martin F. Krafft.
It's available from Shroff Publishers in India


Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
C-103, TTC Industrial Area
MIDC, Pawane
Navi Mumbai 400 701
India
Tel: 91-22-2763-4290, 91-22-2768-9126 Ext. 120, 121
Fax: 91-22-2768-3337
Email : spdorders@shroffpublishers.com
Website : www.shroffpublishers.com

[praka123]

hmm..these are not yet available here Kochi

[Desi-Tek.com]

i just started reading this book.
here is the list of chapter they have covered

Let's take a look at the range of chapters included in the book and what each covers.

Chapter 1Introducing Ubuntu: Spirited introduction to the Ubuntu project, its distribution, its development processes, and some of the history that made it all possible.

Chapter 2Installing Ubuntu: Run through the installation process one step at a time, and get Ubuntu ready to run on your computer.

Chapter 3Using Ubuntu on the Desktop: Take a whistle-stop tour of the Ubuntu desktop, the applications included, and explore ways to configure your desktop.

Chapter 4Advanced Usage and Managing Ubuntu: Explore some of the advanced ways to use Ubuntu, including managing the system. Learn how to install and manage software, use hardware devices and printers, interact with remote computers, use the terminal, and run some Windows programs under Ubuntu.

Chapter 5The Ubuntu Server: Introduces Ubuntu Server installation and administration, including coverage of console-line package management, basic security topics, and advanced installer features such as logical volume management (LVM) and RAID.

Chapter 6Support and Typical Problems: Packed to the seams with lots of small, independent recipes so you can learn how to solve common problems or meet requirements.

Chapter 7Using Kubuntu: The most popular spin-off project from Ubuntu is Kubuntu. This chapter provides a solid primer for getting started.

Chapter 8The Ubuntu Community: Understand the breadth of the Ubuntu community, including what folks do to build, promote, distribute, support, document, translate, and advocate Ubuntuand find out what you can do to join in the fun.

Chapter 9Ubuntu Related Projects: Explore the universe of other distributions that surround Ubuntu, including Edubuntu and nUbuntu.

Appendix AWelcome to the Command Line: Take advantage of the power of the command line with the clear, easy-to-use examples in this brief primer.

Appendix BCore Ubuntu Documents: Review some of the key documents that define Ubuntu, including the Code of Conduct, the Ubuntu Licensing Policy, the Ubuntu Philosophy, and the Description of Ubuntu Components.

Appendix CCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Open Publication License.

Appendix DUbuntu Equivalents to Windows Programs.

[JGuru]

@Prakash, Just send The Shroff Publishers an email about the cost of the book + courier charges.
After that get a DD from a nationalised bank for the amount (they specified).
Send the DD with a request letter. That's all. The Shroff Publishers will send the book
to your home address by courier!!

[nitish_mythology]

Is Desi-Tek.com talking about "The Debian System-Concepts and Techniques"
By the content this book seems to b appropriate for me!

[Desi-Tek.com]

nah i am talking about official Ubuntu book. if u have good knowledge of Ubuntu os than my suggestion is don't buy this book . but if ur new to linux or deian based system than only purchase this book.

[praka123]

@Jguru:shroff publishers are prompt in service.they guided this to Chennai Branch and they had send to me this as VPP
Book:"The Debian System-c&t) RS 650/- though