named Ubuntu and includes a fully functional and complete operating system produced
by the Ubuntu Community, sponsored by Canonical Software.
Ubuntu directly descends from one of the oldest and most revered Linux distributions
ever: Debian. Those of you who know nothing about Linux will likely not have heard of
Debian; it is enough to know that it is considered to be one of the most stable and secure
Linux distributions currently available. Ubuntu benefits directly from many contributions
from free software developers across the world.
If you are new to Linux, you have made a great decision by choosing this book. Sams
Publishing's Unleashed books offer an in-depth look at their subject, taking in both begin-
ner and advanced users and moving them to a new level of knowledge and expertise.
Ubuntu is a fast-changing distribution that can be updated at least twice a year. We have
tracked the development of Ubuntu from early on to make sure that the information in
this book mirrors closely the development of the distribution. A full copy of Ubuntu is
included on the enclosed disc, making it possible for you to install Linux in less than an
hour! No longer an upstart, Linux now has an enviable position in today's modern
computing world. It can be found on machines as diverse as mobile phones and wrist-
watches, all the way up to supercomputers—in fact, Linux currently runs on more than
half of the world's top 500 supercomputers.
Do not let the reputation of Linux discourage you, however. Most people who have heard
of Linux think that it is found only on servers, looking after websites and email. Nothing
could be further from the truth because Linux is making huge inroads in to the desktop
market, too. Corporations are realizing the benefits of running a stable and powerful
operating system that is easy to maintain and easy to sec
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