List of Sidebars

Chapter 1: Hacking the Installation

Which Distribution Is Right for You?

The Need for Speed

Chapter 2: Making Ubuntu Usable

SOX Ain't LAME

Shell Games

Tell Init

Keys Please

Shas't Nos Funny!

Configuring Nautilus

Practical Uses for Emblems

Stretching Exercises

Chapter 3: Configuring Devices

Useful Programs

Running Ragged

Papers Please

CUPS Runneth Over

Between a Rock and a Hard Disk

Almost Compatible

When Programs Run…

Chapter 4: Managing Software

Debs, RPMs, and Repositories

Synaptic Gaps

Turning Off Repositories

When All Else Fails…

Easy Does It

Ain't So Easy

Chapter 5: Communicating Online

Cache and Privacy

A Cheap Hack

Chapter 6: Collaborating

Plays Well With Others

Learning to SAMBA

Remote Desktops

Seeing a Speed Difference

Wine or Vinegar?

Chapter 7: Tuning Processes

Time to Change

All in the Family

Signals: Night of the Living Dead

What's Up, /proc?

Leave It On!

Chapter 9: Getting Graphical with Video Bling

Accessibility

Xinerama

Chapter 10: Locking Down Ubuntu

Secure by Default

Sudo Coup

Can You Repeat That?

Chapter 11: Advanced Networking

Custom Filtering

Unmasking Racoon

Sharks and Lawyers

Chapter 12: Enabling Services

What's My Motivation?

Securing Internet FTP

Are You Being Served?