Index
Symbols and Numerics
! command, sftp, 495
# symbol, 554
BASH command index, 539
prompt when logged in as root, 521
$ prompt, 554
BASH command index, 539
& (ampersand symbol) running commands in background, 511
? character, 554
. symbol, 553
.. symbol, 553
{} symbols
* character, 554
*nix character, 554
/ symbol, 553
| symbol, 553
piping command output, 536
~ character, 553
< symbol, 553
<> (angle brackets), 537
> symbol, 554
2> redirection, 538
3D effects, Impress, 306
3D graphics
proprietary drivers, 97
3G devices
connecting to mobile broadband network, 121
A
AACS (Advanced Access Content System), 350
About Me dialog
changing login picture, 198
absolute paths, 531
Acceleration setting, mouse preferences, 101
Acceleration slider, keyboards, 106
Access, Microsoft
Ubuntu alternative to, 242
Access Files access, folders, 456
accessibility
see also remote access
Universal Access Preferences button, 79
Accessibility category
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 194
Accessibility tab
Keyboard Preferences dialog, 105
Mouse Preferences dialog, 102
Account Configuration section, MeMenu, 339
Account type
creating users, 448
accounts, user, 443
Add new inbound rule dialog, 172
Add new outbound rule dialog, 173
Add Rule dialog
sorting and filtering messages, 321
address book
adding/editing contacts, Evolution, 324
Address Cards view, Evolution, 324
adm/admin groups, 450
administration
controlling processes, 503
Administration menu, Ubuntu desktop, 82
administrator account, 79, 554
sysadmin, 571
Administrator profile
creating users, 448
Adobe Flash see Flash
Adobe Illustrator
Ubuntu alternative to, 242
Adobe Photoshop, 243
Ubuntu alternative to, 243
Advanced Access Content System (AACS), 350
Advanced Packaging Tool see APT
Advanced Search option
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 197
Airbrush tool, GIMP, 392
Aisleriot, gnome-games, 404
AIX, 554
alias command, 539
aliases, 554
commands, 526
making aliases permanent, 526
Alien Arena, 406
Alignment tool, GIMP, 391
Alpha to Logo filters, GIMP, 400
alsamixer command, 539
Alt key
Alternative Installer, 67
Amarok, 351
Amaya, 242
Ambiance
default Ubuntu themes, 183
ampersand symbol (&)
running commands in background, 511
anacron command
scheduling tasks with, 486–487
anacrontab file, 487
angle brackets (<>)
redirecting command output, 537
animating slides, Impress, 305
Animation filters, GIMP, 400
antialiasing, 189
anticipatory value, scheduler, 467
antivirus protection
ClamAV program, 175
Ubuntu, 147
antivirus protection, Ubuntu
adding virus scanning to Ubuntu, 175–179
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), 332
APIC (advanced programmable interrupt controller)
computer freezes during installation, 65
AppArmor, 168
appearance
personalizing, OpenOffice, 291
Appearance Preferences dialog
Background tab, 187
Style drop-down list, 188
Fonts tab, 189
personalizing Ubuntu, 182
Theme tab, 182
Visual Effects tab, 189
Apple computer
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 59–60
running Ubuntu virtually, 30
applets, 555
adding/removing, 205
working with, 204
applets, list of
Battery Charge Monitor, 205
Character Palette, 205
Clipboard Text Encryption, 205
Clock, 205
Connect to Server, 205
Dictionary Lookup, 205
Disk Mounter, 205
Drawer, 205
Dwell Click, 205
Eyes, 206
Fish, 206
Force Quit, 206
Inhibit, 206
Invest, 206
Lock Screen, 206
Log Out, 206
Main Menu, 206
Notification Area, 206
Run Application, 206
Search for Files, 206
Separator, 206
Show Desktop, 206
Shut Down, 206
Sticky Notes, 206
Switch Off, 206
System Monitor, 206
Terminal Server Client, 207
Tomboy Notes, 207
Trash, 207
Weather Report, 207
Window List, 207
Window Selector, 207
application installation
Ubuntu Linux, 6
application launchers, Ubuntu desktop, 83
application security with AppArmor, 168
Application Switcher effect, 191, 192
applications
accessing GUI apps remotely, 495–498
advanced application management, 428
installing Windows apps with Wine, 438–440
OpenOffice.org, 279
profiling, 168
reasons to stop using Windows, 11
Run Application applet, 206
running programs, 90
running X applications on remote computer, 496
Ubuntu alternatives to Windows, 241–243
Ubuntu Software Center, 416–421
uninstalling applications, 418
Applications menu
adding menus to bottom panel, 203
deleting menus, 204
modifying menus, 204
personalizing, 204
running programs, 90
Ubuntu Software Center, 416
Wine category, 438
Applications option, Finder, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 89
applications, OpenOffice, 296–306
appointments
adding/editing diary entry, Evolution, 327–329
specifying types, Calendars, 326
apropos command, 539
APT (Advanced Packaging Tool), 555
emptying cache of package files to free up disk space, 468
package management system, 425
Synaptic Package Manager, 433
apt-cache command, 539
Aqualung, 242
.ar file type, 477
Archive Manager, 258
archives, 555
creating and compressing, 477
creating with Nautilus, 477–478
extracting files from, 258, 479
extracting folders from, 479
managing archive files, 478–479
storing archive files, 472
tar (Tape ARchive) files, 477
viewing contents of archive files, 478–479
Ardour, 364
arguments, commands, 527
Artistic filters, GIMP, 398
artwork
creating vector artwork, 389
aspell command, 268
Assistive Technologies Preferences dialog, 102
assistive themes
partially sighted users, 182
Asterisk Password Reveal, 33
at command, 485
ATI graphics card
display configuration screen, 74
graphical problems, 72
monitor resolution not recognized, 69
Audacity, 365
audio
configuring input device, 335
file extensions, 216
listening to podcasts, 361–362
making music, 364
purchasing from online music stores, 357–360
recording audio, 364
recording from microphone, 367
tuning in to online radio stations, 360–361
audio CDs
ripping tracks, 364
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), 363
MP3, 364
Ogg Vorbis, 363
Speex, 363
WAV, 364
audio playback
MP3 playback, 349
normalization, 366
purchasing from online music stores, 357–360
tuning in to online radio stations, 360–361
Authentication tab, Software Sources tool, 431
Auto Indentation option, gedit, 275
autoclean command
emptying cache of package files, 469
autocompletion
viewing available options, 532
Autofilter, Calc, 302
Autohide feature
personalizing panels, 202
autoremove command, 469
aux command options, 510
awk command, 267
A-Z glossary of Linux terms, 553–574
B
b file type, 453
background
bringing command to foreground, 512
running commands in, 511
sending several jobs to, 512
sleeping jobs, 512
Background tab, Appearance Preferences dialog, 187
Style drop-down list, 188
backgrounds
changing time period between backups, 476
common personal data file types, 31
creating and compressing archives, 477
creating archives with Nautilus, 477–478
custom settings, 473
deciding what data to backup, 471–472
default backup directory, 473, 475
deleting old backup files, 476
excluding files and folders, 474
full and incremental backups, 474
including files and folders, 474
managing archive files, 478–479
manual backups, 473
recommended settings, 473
removing Windows to free space, 29
restoring data via Simple Backup, 476
storing archive files, 472
transferring backup directory across Internet, 475
viewing contents of archive files, 478–479
Backport (Unsupported) Updates repository, 426
backslash () escaping character, 530
backup commands, 477
Backup Now! button, 473
Backup Properties dialog, 473
Destination tab, 475
Exclude tab, 474
General tab, 473
Include tab, 474
Purging tab, 476
Time tab, 476
Banshee, 242
alternatives to Windows software, 242
OpenOffice.org applications, 280
see also commands, list of
arguments, 527
bringing to foreground, 512
DOS commands and shell equivalents, 524
other commands to control processes, 510–511
running in background, 511
terminating, 512
text-processing commands, 268
see also shells
acronym expanded, 518
aliases, 526
booting into the shell, 524
built-ins, 523
controlling zombie processes, 509–510
copying files and directories, 527–528
deleting files and directories, 529
getting help, 523
info pages, 523
moving files and directories, 528
reasons for shells, 518
referring to parent directory, 530
running programs from shell, 521–523
running shell via virtual console, 523
switching to root of file system, 530
when to use, 520
wildcards, 529
Basic program
creating macros, OpenOffice, 246, 295
Battery Charge Monitor applet, 205
Battery Power tab, 142
BCC field, 317
bin directory, 223
binary executable, 555
binary files, 422
BIOS Setup option, 166
BIOS setup program, entering, 40, 69
BitTorrent, 358
inbound traffic policy, Firestarter, 172
outbound connection rules, Firestarter, 174
blacklisting existing built-in driver, 118
BleachBit application, 469
Blend tool, GIMP, 392
block device, 555
file type code for, 453
blogs, 338
microblogging with Gwibber, 340–342
Bluetooth
browsing files on remote device, 137
sending files from Ubuntu PC to another device, 138
transferring files between devices, 137–139
using Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, 139–140
Bluetooth Manager program, 461
Bogofilter, 321
bonding Bluetooth devices, 136–137
bookmarking locations, 212
bookmarks
backing up data, 32
Bookmarks menu, Nautilus, 210
Boot Camp utility
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 60
boot directory, 223
programs, Ubuntu file system, 223
starting up Ubuntu Linux, 77, 79
boot menu
accessing recovery mode, 72
reducing boot menu delay, 460
boot sector, location of, 26
bootable CDs
creating from ISO images, 590–593
booting
assigning static IP address, 463
computer no longer boots, postinstallation, 70
creating readahead list, 464
dual-boot setup, 25
from DVD-ROM, 39
managing GNOME sessions, 461–464
partitioning laptop for dual-booting, 27
programs starting up with GNOME desktop, 461
reducing boot menu delay, 460
remembering running programs from log out, 462
running startup scripts in parallel, 459, 460
screen goes blank or corrupted, 64
starting up Ubuntu Linux, 77–79
Ubuntu working, Windows won't boot, 70
Upstart, 459
Bottom Pane option, gedit, 273
Bounce keys, 105
Bracket Matching option, gedit, 275
alternatives to Windows software, 242
listening to audio CDs, 362
saving files to CD/DVD, 479
broadband
connecting to mobile network, 121–123
Broadcast section, MeMenu, 339
browsers see web browsers
brush selector, GIMP, 393
BSD UNIX, 555
Bucket Fill tool, GIMP, 392
bugs
application security with AppArmor, 168
reasons to stop using Windows, 11
build-essential metapackage, 440
built-ins, BASH commands, 523
burning CDs
Mac OS X, 593
Ubuntu, 592
Windows 7, 592
Windows Vista/XP, 592
burn-proof technology, 256
By Company view
Contacts mode, Evolution, 324
bzip2 recover command, 540
C
c file type, 453
C programming language, 556
C# programming language, 556
C++ programming language, 556
cache
emptying cache of package files to free up disk space, 468
cal command, 540
Calc (spreadsheet), 246–247, 300–303
alternatives to Windows software, 242
Basic (macro language), 246
charting and graphing tools, 246
creating charts, 303
entering and formatting data, 301
entering sequence of data across cells, 301
entering special characters, 301
filter function, 302
formatting cells, 246
functions, 246
inserting/deleting data and cells, 302
OpenOffice.org applications, 280
sorting data, 302
support for VBA macros, 246
working with functions, 302
Calc (Windows calculator), 243
Calculator, 243
GNOME, 258
calendar software, 242
Calendars mode, Evolution, 251, 311, 326–329
Evolution Alarm Notifier utility, 461
cameras
connecting to PC, 383
disconnecting from PC, 384
Ubuntu support for hardware, 96
Capacity property, drives, 230
Caps Lock key, configuring, 104
redirecting command output, 537
.cbz file type, 477
CC field, 317
alternatives to Windows software, 242
burn-proof technology, 256
changing directories, 530
Cd command, sftp, 494
CD player software
alternatives to Windows software, 243
CD/DVD Creator folder, 479
cdparanoia command, 541
CD-R/RW, saving files to, 479
cdrom directory, 223
cdrom group, 450
CDs
creating bootable CDs from ISO images, 590–593
listening to audio CDs, 362–363
ripping tracks, 364
CDs, burning
using Mac OS X, 593
using Ubuntu, 592
using Windows 7, 592
using Windows Vista/XP, 592
cells
inserting/deleting, Calc, 302
Center option, backgrounds, 188
CentOS, 19
Certificate and Key Storage tool, 461
cfdisk command, 541
cfq value, scheduler, 467
Change Case plug-in, gedit, 276
Change User Password window, 450
CHANGELOG, 578
character device, 556
file type code for, 453
character formatting, Writer, 298
Character Palette applet, 205
characters, escaping, 530
charts, creating, Calc, 303
chat accounts, configuring, 331
Check for New Hardware Drivers tool, 461
checking file system, 231
checksum, 556
chgrp command, 541
chkdsk command-line tool, 70
chmod command, 541
chown command, 541
Chrome OS, 19
Chromium, 242
chroot command, 541
chvt command, 541
Cinelerra movie-editing software, 380
CinePaint, 381
Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) program, 175
dealing with infections, 178
installing, 175
scanning for viruses, 176
updating virus database, 176
ClamTk, 175
dealing with infections, 178
false positives, 178
installing, 175
scanning for viruses, 177
updating ClamAV database, 176
clean option
recovery mode start up, 78
Clear Highlight option, gedit, 274
clicking
dwell click, 102
client, 556
Clipboard Text Encryption applet, 205
Clock applet, 205
clock, Ubuntu desktop, 83
Clone tool, GIMP, 392
Close button, Ubuntu desktop, 82, 183
Close option, File menu, gedit, 273
closed source, 556
sending photos to cloud with F-Spot, 347
storing data online with Ubuntu One, 342–347
web-based gaming, 408
code see source code
code name, Ubuntu, 583
codecs
Fluendo MP3 codec, 355
installing for movie file formats, 370–371
installing in one package, 352–353
installing when required, 353–354
multimedia playback, 352
playing audio files, 351
color
Pick a Color dialog, 187
Color Picker tool, GIMP, 391
Color Scheme option, gedit, 275
Colors tab, Customize Theme dialog, 184
Combine filters, GIMP, 398
COMMAND column, top program output, 505
command history, BASH shell, 534–535
command-line prompts, 517, 521
see also shells
symbols used at, 553
command-line shell, 7
commands, 556
see also BASH shell
reading man pages, 576
commands, list of
alias, 539
alsamixer, 539
apropos, 539
apt-cache, 539
apt-get, 540
aux, 510
cal, 540
cat, 540
cdparanoia, 541
cfdisk, 541
chgrp, 541
chmod, 541
chown, 541
chroot, 541
chvt, 541
crontab, 542
date, 542
df, 542
dig, 542
dmesg, 542
dosfsck, 542
dpkg, 543
dpkg-reconfigure, 543
du, 543
echo, 522
eject, 543
ex, 543
fdformat, 543
fdisk, 543
file, 543
free, 544
ftp, 544
fuser, 544
genisoimage, 544
grep, 545
groupadd, 545
groupdel, 545
groups, 545
gzip, 545
halt, 545
hdparm, 545
head, 545
help, 545
help option, 523
host, 545
hostname, 545
id, 546
info, 546
init, 546
last, 546
ldd, 546
ln, 546
lpstat, 547
lsmod, 547
lsof, 547
md5sum, 547
mkfs, 547
modinfo, 547
modprobe, 547
more, 547
mount, 548
netstat, 548
passwd, 548
pgrep, 511
printenv, 548
pstree, 507
pwd, 548
reboot, 548
rmmod, 549
route, 549
runlevel, 549
screen, 549
set, 522
sftp, 549
shred, 549
sleep, 549
smbclient, 549
sort, 550
ssh, 550
startx, 550
su, 550
sudo, 550
tac, 550
tail, 550
tar, 550
tee, 550
touch, 551
type, 523
umask, 551
umount, 551
unalias, 551
uname, 551
uptime, 551
useradd, 551
userdel, 551
vi, 525
vim, 551
wc, 551
whatis, 552
whereis, 552
wodim, 541
xhost, 552
xinit, 552
zip, 552
zipgre, 552
comma-separated value (CSV) files, 282
commodity, 557
Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS), 557
communicating
Ekiga, 335
Empathy (instant messaging), 331–333
Evolution (Mail mode), 311–324
community
configuring Ubuntu, 100
forums, 579
mailing lists, 580
RTFM, 575
Compact view, Nautilus, 211
compatibility
Office and OpenOffice, 281–284
compilation, 557
compiling code, 440
installing compiler tools, 440
Compiz Fusion system, 193, 194
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 193–197
Complain mode, AppArmor, 168
Compose Message dialog, 317, 318
signing and encrypting e-mail, 165
compositing, 133
Compress dialog, 477
Compressed files
file extensions, 216
Computer window, Places, 235
Concurrent Versions System (CVS), 558
configuration files
config file, 557
home directory, 472
Ubuntu file system, 223
configure script, 441
changing login picture, 198
configuring mouse options, 100–103
desktop visual effects, 189–198
keyboard shortcuts, 106
Connect to Server applet, 205
connecting computers
connecting to remote computers, 498–501
Mac, Linux, other Windows, 500–501
Windows XP, 2000, and NT, 499–500
Connection property, drives, 230
console
running shell via virtual console, 523
Contact Information option, 449
contacts, Evolution
creating contact list, 326
contacts manager software
alternatives to Windows software, 242
Contacts mode, Evolution, 251, 310, 324–326
Ubuntu One synchronizing contacts, 346
content scrambling system see CSS
Content tab, Firefox
web browser security, 179
context menu
formatting text, Writer, 298
Control Panel, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
controlling processes, 507–511
controlling zombie processes, 509–510
Controls tab, Customize Theme dialog, 184
Copy option, Edit menu, gedit, 273
copying text, 93
copyright, 349
cost
reasons to stop using Windows, 11
r (recursive) option, 527
cpio command, 477
CPU column, top program output, 505
crashed processes
clearing up, 511
killing crashed program, 509
Create and Delete Files access, folders, 456
Create Launcher dialog, 199
Create New User dialog, 447
Create Partition dialog, 51
changing time period between backups, 476
problem with, 486
scheduling tasks with GNOME Scheduler, 481, 484
cron service, 557
crontab command, 542
scheduling tasks with GNOME Scheduler, 481, 482, 484
CrossOver Professional, 374
cryptographic key, 150
CSS (content scrambling system)
DeCSS software, 377
multimedia playback, 350
Ctrl key
accessing virtual console, 523
command history, 535
terminating commands, 512
CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System), 557
Current Line option, gedit, 275
curses, 557
Cursor Blinking slider, keyboard, 103
Custom profile, creating users, 448
Customize Theme dialog
changing individual theme components, 183
Colors tab, 184
Controls tab, 184
Icons tab, 184
Pointer tab, 185
Window Border tab, 184
Cut option, Edit menu, gedit, 273
cutting text, 93
CVS (Concurrent Versions System), 558
D
execute (x) permission applied to, 453, 454, 455
daemons, 558
data
see also backing up data
common personal data file types, 31
entering and formatting, Calc, 301
inserting/deleting, Calc, 302
sorting, Calc, 302
storing data online with Ubuntu One, 342–347
data file permissions, 453–454
database
alternatives to Windows software, 242
Base, OpenOffice, 249–250, 280
date
Adjust Date & Time option, 84
Insert Date/Time plug-in, gedit, 276
date command, 542
deadline value, scheduler, 467
Debian, 558
see also dpkg
Linux distributions, 19
Debian Package, 424
decoding ISO filenames, 591
decoding package filenames, 428
Decor filters, GIMP, 398
decryption
e-mail, 165
DeCSS software, 377
defragmenting disk, 38
Delay slider, keyboards, 106
Delete button, Users and Groups tool, 449
Delete option, Edit menu, gedit, 273
deleting e-mail messages, 315
deleting old backup files, 476
deleting partition, 231
dependency, 558
dependency chains, 424
dependency management, 423–424, 437
apt (Advanced Packaging Tool), 425
Gdebi Package Installer, 438
unpacking tarball and solving dependencies, 440
derivatives, Ubuntu Linux, 10
Desktop category
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 195
Desktop directory, home folder, 221
desktop games software
alternatives to Windows software, 243
desktop solutions, Ubuntu Linux, 6
Desktop User profile, 448
desktop visual effects, 133–135
see also visual effects
desktops see Ubuntu desktop
Destination tab, Simple Backup, 475
Devhelp Support plug-in, gedit, 276
Device Manager
blacklisting existing built-in driver, 118
installing Windows XP drivers, 115, 116, 117
device property
manually editing partition table, 48
Device property, drives, 230
devices, 558
see also hardware
block device, 555
character device, 556
configuring input devices, 100–106
installing Device Manager, 98–99
removable storage devices, 130–132
df command, 542
DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)
assigning static IP address, 463
configuring wired networking, 108, 109
diagnostic services
turning off, Firestarter, 174
dialout group, 450
diary
adding/editing diary entry, Calendars, 327–329
Dictionary Lookup applet, 205
Dictionary tool, 259
diff3 command, 542
dig command, 542
Digg, 341
digiKam, 401
digital audio see audio
digital cameras
removable storage devices, 130
digital images
see also images
editing photos using F-Spot, 385–386
editing photos using GIMP, 388–401
importing photos using F-Spot, 384–385
tagging photos using F-Spot, 386–388
digital rights management see DRM
digital signing
signing and encrypting e-mail, 164–165, 314–315
directories, 558
see also folders
changing, 530
creating, 530
deleting, 529
execute (x) permission applied to, 453, 454, 455
hidden files and, 215
moving, 528
referring to parent directory, 530
root directory permissions, 454–455
user directory permissions, 454
Disable touchpad while typing option, 103
Disk Cleanup tool, Windows, 28
Disk Management tool, Windows, 26
Disk Mounter applet, 205
Disk Notifications option, 461
disks see hard disks
display
display area, gedit, 271
Distort filters, GIMP, 398
distributions see Linux distributions
distro mode
running Ubuntu in live distro mode, 36
DivX, 370
dmesg command, 542
Dock, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 89
document (editing) area, OpenOffice, 287
document formatting
OpenOffice.org compatibility, 282
Document menu, gedit, 274
Document Statistics plug-in, gedit, 276
documentation, 558
GNU Free Documentation License, 561
Official Ubuntu Documentation, 580
documents
importing documents on installation, 56
sharing, Writer, 299
Documents directory, home folder, 221
Dolphin file manager, 588
DOS commands
shell equivalents, 524
dosfsck command, 542
Double-Click Timeout setting, mouse preferences, 102
Downloads directory, home folder, 221
dpkg (Debian package management system), 424, 425, 559
recovery mode start up, 78
dpkg command, 543
dpkg-reconfigure command, 543
Drag and Drop setting, mouse preferences, 102
Dragon Player, 351
Drawer applet, 205
drawing
alternatives to Windows software, 242
Drawing toolbar, Impress, 304
drive references, 225
drivers
blacklisting existing built-in driver, 118
Check for New Hardware Drivers tool, 461
connecting to wireless network, 110
Hardware Drivers utility, 134
installing Windows wireless network device drivers, 113–121
installing Windows XP drivers, 115–121
proprietary vs. open source drivers, 97
removing NdisWrapper drivers, 120
Ubuntu support for hardware, 95, 96
using NdisWrapper to install drivers, 119–120
managing volumes, 231
properties, 230
DRM (digital rights management)
watching DVDs, 377
du command, 543
dual-boot setup, 25
partitioning laptop for dual-booting, 27
dummy account
sharing folder from within Ubuntu, 234
alternatives to Windows software, 242
burn-proof technology, 256
DVD player
alternatives to Windows software, 243
DVD-R, saving files to, 479
DVD-ROM
booting from DVD-ROM, 39
disc doesn't boot, 63
installing Ubuntu, 35
dwell click, 102
Dwell Click applet, 205
Dynamic Host Control Protocol see DHCP
E
echo command, 522
ed text editor, 269
Edge-Detect filters, GIMP, 398
Edit menu
gedit, 273
Nautilus, 210
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
Edit Partition dialog, 50
Edit Signature dialog, 319
editing filesystem label, 231
editing partition, 231
editing photos
image-editing tools, GIMP, 390
editions
Editor options, gedit, 275
editors see text editors
installing Ubuntu, 36
Effect Options dialog
animating slides, Impress, 306
effects
3D effects, Impress, 306
Effects category
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 195
eject command, 543
ejecting media, 236
disconnecting camera from PC, 384
Ellipse Select tool, GIMP, 390
e-mail encryption, 150
decrypting e-mail, 165
signing and encrypting e-mail, 164–165, 314–315
validating e-mail, 165
e-mail files
importing Outlook e-mail via Thunderbird, 33
e-mail programs
see also Evolution (Mail mode)
alternatives to Windows software, 242
e-mailing files, Nautilus, 219
emblem icons, Nautilus, 214
emblems
file and folder icons, 214
Emblems view mode, Nautilus, 212
Empathy (instant messaging), 260, 331–333
People Nearby feature, 333
Enable Assistive Technologies check box, 102
Enable ICMP Filtering check box, Firestarter
turning off diagnostic services, 174
Enable mouse clicks with touchpad option, 103
Encrypt Multiple Files dialog, 161, 163
Clipboard Text Encryption applet, 205
cryptographic key, 150
e-mail, 150
encrypting and decrypting files, 160–164
file encryption, 150
importing and signing public keys, 158–160
public key encryption system, 150
publishing public key, 156
signing and encrypting e-mail, 164–165, 314–315
Text Encryption plug-in, gedit, 277
encryption key
logging in to remote computer, 491
Encryption Type option, PGP Key, 153
end-of-file (EOF) message, programs, 534
Enforce mode, AppArmor, 168
Enhance filters, GIMP, 398
Enter Passphrase dialog
decrypting e-mail, 165
signing and encrypting e-mail, 165
signing public keys with Seahorse, 160
environment, 559
Erase tool, GIMP, 392
errors
redirecting standard error output, 538
standard error, 570
unrecoverable error during installation, 66
ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)
connecting to wireless network, 111
etc directory, 223
fstab file, 228
events
Evolution Alarm Notifier utility, 461
Evince, 31
e-mail encryption, 150
generating key pair for, 151
hidden files, 221
signing and encrypting e-mail, 164–165
Evolution (Calendars mode), 311, 326–329
adding/editing diary entry, 327–329
alternatives to Windows software, 242
managing multiple calendars, 329
specifying appointment types, 326
Evolution (Contacts mode), 310, 324–326
adding/editing contacts, 324–325
alternatives to Windows software, 242
creating contact list, 326
synchronizing, Ubuntu One, 346
Evolution (Mail mode), 310, 311–324
alternatives to Windows software, 242
always creating HTML e-mail, 324
changing plain text font, 323
configuring e-mail access, 311–313
contact manager, 324
creating e-mail folders, 320–321
creating e-mail signature, 319–320
creating search folders, 323
dealing with junk e-mail, 321
emptying trash on exit, 324
flagging messages, 316
forwarding e-mail inline, 323
importing data, 31
importing Outlook e-mail via Thunderbird, 317
reading e-mail, 315
sending and receiving e-mail, 313–314
signing and encrypting e-mail, 314
sorting and filtering messages, 321–322
vertical message window, 324
viewing e-mail, 315
Evolution (Memos mode), 311, 330–331
Evolution (Tasks mode), 311, 330–331
Evolution Alarm Notifier utility, 461
ex command, 543
Examples directory, home folder, 221
Excel, Microsoft
Ubuntu alternative to, 242
Exclude tab, Simple Backup, 474
execute (x) permission, 452, 453
applied to directories, 453, 454, 455
enabling in file Permissions tab, 456
numeric notation for, 457
Exit command, sftp, 495
expansion
Expiration Date option, PGP Key, 153
Explorer, Windows
Ubuntu alternative, 209
ext4 file system, 224
extensions
adding to Nautilus, 219
external file systems, 223
External Tools plug-in, gedit, 276
extra visual effects, 192
extracting folders or files from archives, 479
Extras category
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 196
Extreme Tux Racer, 406
eyedropper tool, 187
Eyes applet, 206
F
Facebook, 341
Facebook Chat, 332
failsafeX, 72
false positives, virus scanning, 178
FAT32, 559
Favorites, Internet Explorer
backing up data, 32
fdformat command, 543
fdisk command, 543
feed aggregator, real-time, 341
FFmpeg project, 370
file associations
launching files, Nautilus, 216–218
RealPlayer handling its own file types, 375
file browser see Nautilus
File Browser Pane plug-in, gedit, 276
file command, 543
file compatibility
Office and OpenOffice, 281–284
file encryption, 150
encrypting and decrypting files, 160–164
file links, 458
File menu
gedit, 272
Nautilus, 210
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
file names see filenames
file ownership, 452
changing, 456
changing after restoring data, 476
changing permissions, 455
changing permissions within Nautilus, 455
codes for type of file, 453
data file permissions, 453–454
directories, 457
everyone else permissions, 453
files and folders, 446, 452–458
group permissions, 453
levels of folder access, 456
numeric notation for, 457
octal notation, 457
root directory permissions, 454–455
rwx characters indicating, 452, 454, 457
symbolic links, 458
symbolic notation, 457
type of file, 452
umask variable, 457
user directory permissions, 454
File Roller, 258
adding support for rar files to, 479
alternatives to Windows software, 243
managing archive files, 478–479
File Saving option, gedit, 275
file sharing
Personal File Sharing program, 462
file shortcuts, 458
file systems
checking, 231
editing filesystem label, 231
mounting, 231
types of, 224
file transfer
between remote computers, 493–495
File Types tab
excluding files and folders from backup, 474
filenames
avoiding spaces in, Linux, 225
case sensitivity of, Ubuntu, 225
decoding ISO filenames, 591
files
absolute and relative paths, 531
accessing networked files, 232–233
adding data to existing file, 537
autocompletion, 532
changing ownership of, 456
changing permissions for, 456
within Nautilus, 455
common personal data file types, 31
comparing multiple files with Diffuse, 277–278
configuring computer to synchronize, 344–345
data file permissions, 453–454
deleting, 529
Do not extract older files option, 479
e-mailing files, Nautilus, 219
excluding from backup, 474
extensions and types, 216
extracting from archives, 479
file type code for, 453
hidden files, 215
home folder, 219
icons and emblems, 214
including in backup, 474
joining with paste command, 269
matched selection, Nautilus, 218
mounting, 227
moving, 528
opening file type with different program, 217
OpenOffice.org compatibility, 282
Overwrite existing files action, 479
ownership, 452
Permissions tab, 455
real and virtual files, 226
redirecting command output to, 537–538
saving to CD-R/RW or DVD-R, 479
saving, OpenOffice, 295
Search for Files applet, 206
searching for, Nautilus, 213
viewing file sizes, Nautilus, 218
filenames that have spaces, 529
in Windows partitions, 232
Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS), 222
filter function, Calc, 302
Filter text box
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 194
filtering messages, Evolution, 321–322
filters
Synaptic Package Manager, 433, 434
Find Files, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
Find options, Search menu, gedit, 274
Find Remote Keys dialog, 158
Finder, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 89
Firefox web browser, 251–253, 559
adding Java support, 374
Adobe Flash Player plug-in, 409
alternatives to Windows software, 242
backing up bookmarks, 32
hidden files, 221
identifying installed plug-ins, 372
installing Flash plug-in, 374
personas, 197
removing Flash plug-in, 374
Swfdec SWF Player plug-in, 409
tabbed browsing, 252
Totem browser plug-in, 370
Ubuntu desktop, 83
video and audio playback, 370
web browser security, 179
Add new inbound rule dialog, 172
Add new outbound rule dialog, 173
Enable ICMP Filtering check box, 174
inbound traffic policy, 171–173
logging in to remote computer, 490
outbound connection rules, 173–174
turning off diagnostic services, 174
firewalls
configuring Ubuntu firewall, 169–175
Linux, 147
software and hardware firewalls, 169
Ubuntu firewall, 147
Firmware Version property, drives, 230
Fish applet, 206
Five or More, gnome-games, 404
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
audio file formats, 363
playing audio files, 351
Flash
Adobe Flash Player, 409
Gnash, 409
installing codecs in one package, 352
installing Flash plug-in, 374
removing Flash plug-in, 374
Swfdec SWF Player, 409
Flash file
exporting presentation as, Impress, 306
Flickr, 341
Flip tool, GIMP, 392
FLOSS, 559
Fluendo MP3 codec, 355
fmt command, 268
fold command, 269
folders
see also directories
changing group of folder, 456
changing ownership of, 456
changing permissions for files in, 456
changing permissions within Nautilus, 455
creating e-mail folders, 320–321
excluding from backup, 474
extracting from archives, 479
icons and emblems, 214
including in backup, 474
levels of folder access, 456
Re-create folders action, 479
search folders, Evolution, 323
sharing from within Ubuntu, 234–235
User Folders Update tool, 462
Font & Colors Preferences options
Preferences dialog, gedit, 275
Font option, gedit, 275
fonts
copying Windows fonts, 285
installing TrueType core fonts, 285–286
Liberation fonts, 284
Fonts tab, Appearance Preferences, 189
Fontwork tool, Impress, 306
footers, adding, Writer, 299
Force Quit applet, 206
Foreground Select tool, GIMP, 391
foreground, bringing command to, 512
Format Cell dialog, Calc, 301
format property
manually editing partition table, 48
format, documents
OASIS OpenDocument Format (ODF), 284
OpenOffice.org compatibility, 282
formatting data, Calc, 301
formatting text, Writer, 297–298
formatting toolbar
Calc, 301
Writer, 298
formatting volumes, 231
formulas
working with, Calc, 302
Absolute Beginner Talk forum, 580
forwarding e-mail inline, 323
FOSS, 559
Four-in-a-row, gnome-games, 404
FQDN (fully qualified domain name) logging in to remote computer, 490
frame formatting, Writer, 298
Freax, 16
free, 560
free command, 544
Free Select tool, GIMP, 390
copyleft, 15
GNU project, 14
RMS (Richard Matthew Stallman), 14
Free Software Foundation, 14, 560
free space
checking, 28
minimum for Ubuntu in Windows partition, 28
removing Windows to free space, 29
using another hard disk, 29
FreeCiv, 406
freshclam, 176
Frets on Fire, 406
FriendFeed, 341
FrontPage, 242
Frozen Bubble, 406
frozen computer
computer freezes during installation, 65
F-Spot Photo Manager, 256, 257
alternatives to Windows software, 243
connecting camera to PC, 383
copy of original image, 386
sending photos to cloud, 347
fstab file, 228
FTP
transferring backup directory across Internet, 475
ftp command, 544
full desktop solutions, 6
Fullscreen option, gedit, 273
Function Wizard button, Calc, 302
functions
working with, Calc, 302
functions, OpenOffice
adding functions to toolbars, 288–290
fuser command, 544
G
Gadu-Gadu, 332
games
Alien Arena, 406
Extreme Tux Racer, 406
Flash and web-based gaming, 408–409
FreeCiv, 406
Frets on Fire, 406
Frozen Bubble, 406
installing Windows games on Linux, 410–411
Pingus, 406
Pysol, 406
Super Tux, 406
Tremulous, 406
Ubuntu Software Center, 405
Warzone 2100, 406
games software, 262
alternatives to Windows software, 243
Gates, Bill
attitude to software, 15
Gcalctool, 258
GCC (GNU Compiler Collection), 560
installing compiler tools, 440
GCompris, 590
Gdebi Package Installer, 437
alternatives to Windows software, 243
applying formatting, 272
creating file, 272
display area, 271
Document menu, 274
Edit menu, 273
editing configuration files, 272
elements of window, 271
File menu, 272
Help menu, 274
opening file, 272
panes, 271
Personalize dialog, 272
running X applications on remote computer, 496
saving file, 272
Search menu, 274
starting, 272
statusbar, 271
tabs, 271
toolbar, 271
View menu, 273
General category
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 194
General tab
Keyboard Preferences dialog, 103
Mouse Preferences dialog, 100–102
Power Management applet, 143
Simple Backup, 473
Generic filters, GIMP, 398
genisoimage command, 544
Get command, sftp, 494
Get Software element
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
GIDs (group IDs), 560
adding groups, 449
identifying groups, 447
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), 256–257, 383, 388–401, 560
Airbrush tool, 392
Alignment tool, 391
Alpha to Logofilters, 400
alternatives to Windows software, 243
Animation filters, 400
Artistic filters, 398
Blend tool, 392
brightness corrections, 395
Brightness-Contrast option, 395
brush selector, 393
Bucket Fill tool, 392
buffers, 393
Clone tool, 392
Color Picker tool, 391
color saturation corrections, 395
Combine filters, 398
contrast corrections, 395
copy buffer, 393
cut buffer, 393
Decor filters, 398
Distort filters, 398
Edge-Detect filters, 398
Ellipse Select tool, 390
Enhance filters, 398
Erase tool, 392
essential concepts, 393
Flip tool, 392
foreground and background colors, 393
Foreground Select tool, 391
Free Select tool, 390
Generic filters, 398
Hue-Saturation option, 396
image-editing tools, 390
Ink tool, 392
launching, 389
layers, 394
Layers dialog, 394
Levels function, 396
Light filters, 398
Map filters, 399
Measure tool, 391
menu bar, 389
Move tool, 391
Noise filters, 398
Paintbrush tool, 392
paste buffer, 393
paths, 393
Paths dialog, 394
Paths tool, 391
Pencil tool, 392
Perspective tool, 392
Rectangle Select tool, 390
Render filters, 399
right-clicking, 389
Rotate tool, 392
Scale tool, 392
Scissors Select tool, 391
Select by Color tool, 391
Select tools, 390
selection areas, 393
Shadow filters, 398
Single Document Interface, 388
Smudge tool, 393
switching to different virtual desktop, 389
Text tool, 392
Web filters, 399
GimPhoto, 400
GIMPshop, 400
gksu command
borrowing superuser powers, 444
gksu gedit
editing configuration files, 272
Gksudo, 446
adding to application launcher, 482
glossary (A-Z) of Linux terms, 553–574
Gnash, 409
adding Flash support, 373
gNewSense, 586
adding programs to GNOME startup, 463
managing GNOME sessions during boot, 461–464
mounting external storage devices, 228
personalizing Ubuntu, 182
Power Manager program, 462
screen reader software, 103
working with applets, 204
GNOME Art web site
additional theme components, 185
GNOME Calculator, 258
GNOME desktop
applets, 555
controlling which programs start up with, 461
GNOME Login Sound, 461
GNOME Scheduler
creating recurrent task, 482–484
problem with cron, 486
scheduling one-off tasks, 485
scheduling tasks with, 481–486
using templates, 486
table showing games in package, 404
GNU (GNU's Not UNIX), 560
GNU Compiler Collection see GCC
GNU Free Documentation License, 561
copyleft, 16
free, 560
Linux and, 517
GNU Public License (GPL), 561
Go menu, Nautilus, 210
Go to Line option, gedit, 274
Google calendar
managing multiple calendars, 329
Google Talk, 332
GParted, 47
GPL see GNU Public License
grammar, checking, Writer, 298
GRand Unified Bootloader see GRUB
graphics
desktop visual effects, 134
inserting, Writer, 298
low-graphics mode, 72
NVidia X Server Setting program, 462
X.org, 72
graphics cards
Ubuntu support for hardware, 96
graphs, creating, Calc, 303
grep command, 265, 267, 545, 561
piping command output to, 536
Grip, 243
Group column, file listing, 452, 454
group permissions, files, 453
groupadd command, 545
groupdel command, 545
groups, 561
adding, 449
adding users to, 449
changing after restoring data, 476
changing, folder, 456
deleting, 449
Main Group drop-down list, 449
identifying users and, 447
root, 444
system groups within Ubuntu, 450
Ubuntu and UNIX, 446
user accounts, 444
groups command, 545
GroupWise, 333
GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader), 561
Grub option
recovery mode start up, 78
Grub program
computer no longer boots, postinstallation, 70
reducing Grub boot menu delay, 460
starting up Ubuntu Linux, 77
GStreamer multimedia framework, 351, 352, 379
finding version of Totem currently in use, 380
installing codecs when required, 353
Guest Session option
shutting down Ubuntu, 85
GUI, 561
GUI applications
command-line programs, 520
guru, 561
Gwibber
social networking sites supported by, 341
H
halt command, 545
Handout tab, Impress, 304
hard disks
computer can't find on installation, 68
defragmenting, 38
freeing up disk space, 28–30, 467–469
emptying cache of package files, 468
emptying tmp folder, 468
emptying trash, 468
removing unused software, 469
installing Windows on Ubuntu hard disk, 29
many hard disks visible in partitioner, 68
mounting volumes, 228
preparing Windows partition for resizing, 37–38
repartitioning on installation, 43–54
too many partitions on installation, 68
understanding partitioning, 25, 27
using another hard disk, 29
viewing disk and volume information, 229–230
viewing disk partitions, 26
hardware
see also devices
Check for New Hardware Drivers tool, 461
configuring Bluetooth, 135–140
configuring sound cards, 140–141
file type codes for hardware device, 453
proprietary vs. open source drivers, 97
virtual files, 226
what hardware works under Ubuntu, 97
hardware detection, 34
Hardware Drivers utility, 134
hash (#) prompt, 521
hdparm command, 545
headers, adding, Writer, 299
Devhelp Support plug-in, gedit, 276
LTS (Long-Term Support), 583
mailing lists, 580
Official Ubuntu Documentation, 580
OpenOffice.org, 293
reasons to stop using Windows, 12
RTFM, 575
third-party web sites, 580
Ubuntu desktop, 83
Ubuntu Linux, 10
Help Agent, OpenOffice, 293
help command, 545
Help command, sftp, 495
Help menu
gedit, 274
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
Hex keys, 112
hibernate feature, Power Manager, 462
Hibernate option
power management, 142, 143, 144
hidden files, home directory, 471
Hide Windows button, Ubuntu desktop, 84
hierarchical file system, 222
Highlight Mode option, gedit, 273
hinting, 189
History view mode, Nautilus, 212
home directory/folder, 212, 219
backing up data, 471
configuration files, 472
default directories, 220
Desktop directory, 221
Documents directory, 221
Downloads directory, 221
Examples directory, 221
Music directory, 221
Pictures directory, 221
Places pane, 220
Public directory, 221
shorthand for user's home directory, 521
Templates directory, 221
Videos directory, 221
Horizontal gradient option, backgrounds, 187
host command, 545
hostname command, 545
hosts, 562
HP-UX, 562
HTML 5
movie file formats, 377
HTML e-mail, always creating, 324
HTML files
file extensions, 216
HTML mail
composing messages, 317
https, 121
HURD, 562
GNU project, 14
quest for UNIX-like OS, 16
I
i386/i686
decoding package filenames, 428
Iagno, gnome-games, 404
IBM PC, 14
ICMP Filtering, Firestarter
turning off diagnostic services, 174
Icon view, Nautilus, 211
Icons tab, Customize Theme dialog, 184
icons, OpenOffice
adding icons to toolbars, 288
deleting icons from toolbars, 290
ICQ, 333
id command, 546
Identi.ca, 341
ifconfig command, 519, 525, 546
Illustrator, 242
IM Status section, MeMenu, 339
Image editor software
alternatives to Windows software, 243
Image files
file extensions, 216
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 196
image-editing tools, GIMP, 390
images
see also digital images
backing up data, 31
creating bootable CDs from ISO images, 590–593
creating vector artwork, 389
inserting, Writer, 298
IMAP mail accounts
configuring e-mail access, Evolution, 311
importing photos using F-Spot, 384–385
Impress (presentations), 247–249, 303–306
3D effects, 306
alternatives to Windows software, 242
animating slides, 305
creating quick presentation, 303
Drawing toolbar, 304
elements in program window, 303
exporting presentation as Flash file, 306
Fontwork tool, 306
Handout tab, 304
Layouts preview, 304
Normal tab, 304
Notes tab, 304
OpenOffice.org applications, 280
Outline tab, 304
Slide Sorter tab, 304
Slides pane, 303
Tasks pane, 304
View menu, 305
In Progress element
Ubuntu Software Center, 417, 418
inbound traffic policy
configuring Firestarter, 171–173
Include tab, Simple Backup, 474
Incremental Search option, gedit, 274
Indicator applet, Ubuntu desktop, 84
Information view mode, Nautilus, 212
Inhibit applet, 206
Upstart, 572
init.d, 563
initrd, 563
Ink tool, GIMP, 392
inline
forwarding e-mail inline, 323
inode, 563
input
input devices
configuring keyboard settings, 103–106
configuring mouse options, 100–103
Insert Date/Time plug-in, gedit, 276
Insert OLE Object dialog, 294
Install Driver dialog, 120
Install Multimedia Codecs dialog, 353, 371
Installed Software element
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
installing software see software installation
booting from DVD-ROM, 39
confirming installation choices, 56–57
confirming keyboard layout, 42–43
DVD-ROM, 35
importing documents and settings, 56
installing inside Windows, 39
overview of installation process, 35–37
performing installation, 57–58
preparing Windows partition for resizing, 37–38
rebooting, 58
repartitioning hard disk, 43–54
manually editing partition table, 47–54
resizing main partition, 44–45
using entire disk, 45
using largest continuous free space, 46
using second hard disk, 46
running in live distro mode, 36
selecting location and time zone, 41
trying or installing Ubuntu, 40
instant messaging
MeMenu, 339
Integrated Peripherals section
BIOS setup program, 69
Intel
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 60
Internet Explorer
Ubuntu alternatives to, 242
Internet Explorer Favorites
backing up data, 32
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
configuring network printer, 127
Internet telephone calls
Invest applet, 206
IP address, 232
assigning static IP address, 463
ipchains, 563
ipconfig
accessing networked files, 232
iptables, 563
Linux firewall, 147
Ubuntu firewall, 169
ISO filenames, decoding, 591
creating bootable CDs from, 590–593
J
Jabber, 332
JACK, 364
.jar file type, 477
Java
installing codecs in one package, 352
playing online Java games, 409
Java applets
adding Java support, 374
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) software
installing, 293
JeOS, 585
jfs file system, 224
jobs, 563
processes compared, 511
sending several jobs to background, 512
sleeping jobs, 512
journaling, 563
JRE (Java Runtime Environment) software
installing, 293
junk e-mail
dealing with, 321
K
K3b, 242
KArchiver, 243
Kate, 243
KDE, 563
Kubuntu, 587
metapackage for, 437
personalizing Ubuntu, 182
KDE-Edu programs, 590
Kdenlive, 243
choosing from menu of options, 65
Linux, 517
preinstallation problems, 64
shells and, 517
kernel panic, 564
key pair
generating with Seahorse, 151–155
Key Servers tab, Preferences dialog
publishing public key with Seahorse, 157
Key Strength option, PGP Key
generating key pair with Seahorse, 153, 154
Keyboard Indicator applet, 104
Keyboard Layout Options dialog, 104
Keyboard Preferences dialog
Accessibility tab, 105
configuring keyboard settings, 103–106
General tab, 103
Layouts tab, 104
Mouse Keys tab, 105
Typing Break tab, 106
creating, 106
keyboards
Acceleration slider, 106
Bounce keys, 105
confirming layout during installation, 42–43
creating shortcuts, 106
Delay slider, 106
Simulate Simultaneous Keypresses check box, 105
Slow keys, 105
Speed slider, 106
standard input, 536
Sticky keys, 105
switching between, 104
USB keyboard not recognized, postinstallation, 69
using Bluetooth keyboard, 139–140
keys
Certificate and Key Storage tool, 461
cryptographic key, 150
reducing number of keys to sign, 160
Kino movie-editing software, 380
Klotski, gnome-games, 404
kludge, 564
Knod, 242
KompoZer, 242
Kontact, 242
Kopete, 588
Kpresenter, 242
Krita, 243
KSpread, 242
installing Ubuntu, 36
metapackage for, 437
Kubuntu desktop, 82
Kubuntu Linux, 10
KubuntuKde3Lucid, 586
KVM switch
screen is corrupted preinstallation, 66
Kword, 242
L
l file type, 453
languages
switching between keyboards, 104
laptops
partitioning for dual-booting, 27
resizing main partition, 45
Ubuntu support for hardware, 96
last command, 546
launcher
adding gksudo to application launcher, 482
creating link to file/program, 201–202
Launchpad, 421
accessing Ubuntu One via browser, 346
adding PPAs to software sources, 431
configuring Ubuntu One to synchronize files, 344
PPAs (Personal Package Archives), 430
subscribing to Ubuntu One, 343
layers, GIMP, 394
Alignment tool, 391
Layout Options dialog, keyboard, 104
Layouts preview, Impress, 304
Layouts tab, Keyboard Preferences, 104
Lcd command, sftp, 494
ldd command, 546
least privilege principle, 168
Lemmings, 406
Leopard
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 60
less command, 267, 268, 507, 525, 546
piping command output to, 536
Levels function, GIMP, 396
lib directory, 223
Liberation fonts, 284
libraries, prelinking, 464
library, 564
Light filters, GIMP, 398
Lights Off, gnome-games, 404
line breaks
removing with fmt command, 268
line numbers
adding with nl, 269
Line Numbers option, gedit, 275
lines
removing duplicates with uniq command, 268
wrapping words with fold, 269
link, symbolic
file type code for, 453
link-local
configuring wired networking, 108
links, 564
creating link to file/program, 201–202
file links, 458
Linux, 564
antivirus protection, 147
avoiding spaces in filenames, 225
A-Z glossary of Linux terms, 553–574
booting into the shell, 524
compiling programs from source code, 440
description, 517
distributions, 18
drive references, 225
Edubuntu Linux, 559
firewalls, 147
formats of Linux installation files, 421–422
GNU/Linux, 17
installing from source code, 440–442
installing RealPlayer, 371–372
installing Windows games on, 410–411
mounting volumes, 228
movie-editing software, 380
office software, 287
open source, 20
penguin mascot, 18
philosophy of sharing, 21
real files and virtual files, 226
reasons for shells, 518
root and ordinary users, 148–149
running shell via virtual console, 523
shorthand for user's home directory, 521
text files, importance of, 265
types of file systems, 224
Ubuntu support for hardware, 95, 96
UNIX and, 13
variables, 522
versions, 18
when to use shell, 520
Windows security compared, 147–148
working in Computer window, 235
Linux 0.01, 17
CentOS, 19
Chrome OS, 19
Mandriva, 19
reasons for shells, 519
Red Hat, 19
Slackware, 19
SuSE Linux, 19
Ubuntu, 19
Linux for human beings
Linux Foundation, 565
Linux kernel
GPL (GNU Public License), 561
List Files Only access, folders, 456
list formatting, Writer, 298
List view
Contacts mode, Evolution, 324
Nautilus, 211
lists
sort command, 269
live distro mode
running Ubuntu in, 36
Lls command, sftp, 494
Lmkdir command, sftp, 495
ln command, 546
localhost, 565
Locate Pointer option, mouse preferences, 101
location bar, Nautilus, 210
Location property, drives, 230
locations
bookmarking locations, 212
selecting during installation, 41
Lock Screen applet/option, 206
shutting down Ubuntu, 85
Log Out applet/option, 206
shutting down Ubuntu, 85
logging out
remembering running programs at log out, 462
login picture, changing, 198
only offered text login on installation, 67
only offered text login, postinstallation, 71
look command, 268
lost+found directory, 223
low-graphics mode, 72
lpadmin group, 450
lpstat command, 547
h (human-readable) option, 527
l (long) option, 527
m option, 526
Ls command, sftp, 494
lsmod command, 547
lsof command, 547
LTS (Long-Term Support), Ubuntu, 583
Lubuntu, 586
Lucid Lynx
default Ubuntu themes, 183
installing Ubuntu, 35
X.org, 72
M
Mac
Mac OS X
burning CDs using, 593
desktop compared with Ubuntu, 89–90
OpenOffice.org versions for, 282
Macintosh HD, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 89
macros
creating, OpenOffice, 295
macros, VBA
OpenOffice.org compatibility, 281
Mahjongg, gnome-games, 404
Mail mode, Evolution, 310, 311–324
mail program
redirecting command output, 537
mail servers
configuring e-mail access, Evolution, 311, 312
mailing lists, 580
Main Distribution repository, 426
Main Group drop-down list
deleting groups, 449
Main Menu applet, 206
adding Start-like button to panel, 203
main partition
manually editing partition table, 49, 52
Main section, repositories, 427
Mains Power tab, 142
make command, 441
make install command, 442
BASH command index, 539
how to read man page, 576
tips for working with, 577
Manage Groups button, Users and Groups tool
adding groups, 449
Mandriva, 19
manuals
RTFM, 575
Map filters, GIMP, 399
Mark As Important
flagging messages, 316
Mark for Complete Removal
Synaptic Package Manager, 437
Mark for Follow Up
flagging messages, 316
Mark for Installation, SPM, 435
Mark for Removal, SPM, 437
Mark Recommended for Installation, SPM, 435
Mark Suggested for Installation, SPM, 435
Nautilus, 218
Math
OpenOffice.org applications, 280
Max Size tab
excluding files and folders from backup, 474
Maximize button, Ubuntu desktop, 82, 183
Me Menu see MeMenu
Measure tool, GIMP, 391
media
creating open source media player, 370
ejecting, 236
installing RealPlayer, 371–372
Ogg Vorbis media format, 350
media directory, 223
Media Player see Windows Media Player
meetings
specifying appointment types, Calendars, 326
MEM column, top program output, 505
Me section, 339
Ubuntu desktop, 83
warning when root account, 444
memory
testing computer's memory, 64
Memos mode, Evolution, 251, 311, 330–331
menu bar
GIMP, 389
Nautilus, 210
OpenOffice, 287
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
menus, OpenOffice
customizing, 290
menus, Ubuntu desktop
adding to bottom panel, 203
deleting, 204
Main Menu applet, 206
modifying, 204
messages, e-mail
always creating HTML e-mail, 324
changing plain text font, 323
dealing with junk e-mail, 321
emptying trash on exit, 324
flagging, 316
forwarding e-mail inline, 323
reading, 315
sending and receiving, 313–314
sorting and filtering, 321–322
vertical window, 324
viewing, 315
messaging
metapackages, 437
Mget command, sftp, 494
microblogging
social networking sites, 341
microphone, recording from, 367
Microsoft
history of, 14
OpenDocument Format (ODF), 284
Ubuntu alternatives to Windows software, 241–243
Microsoft Exchange server
configuring e-mail access, Evolution, 311, 313
Microsoft Office
backing up data, 31
OpenOffice.org file compatibility with, 281–284
OpenOffice.org similarities to, 279–280
zero-cost equivalent, 279
Microsoft Outlook
importing data from, 31
importing e-mail via Thunderbird, 33, 317
Ubuntu alternatives to, 242
Microsoft TrueType core fonts
installing codecs in one package, 352
Midori, 242
Mines games software, 243, 262, 404
Minimize button, Ubuntu desktop, 82, 183
MINIX, (minimal UNIX), 16, 565
mkdir command, 524
creating directories, 530
p option, 531
Mkdir command, sftp, 495
mkfs command, 547
mnt directory, 223
mobile broadband network
Model property, drives, 230
Modelines plug-in, gedit, 276
modinfo command, 547
modprobe command, 547
module, 565
not recognized, postinstallation, 69
screen resolution, 83
Motion Threshold setting, mouse, 102
mount, 565
mount command, 548
mount points, 228
manually editing partition table, 47, 48, 50, 52
external storage devices, 228
file systems, 231
files, 227
volumes, 228
mouse
configuring mouse options, 100–103
Motion Threshold setting, 102
USB mouse not recognized, postinstallation, 69
using Bluetooth mouse, 139–140
Mouse Keys tab, Keyboard Preferences, 105
Mouse Orientation option, 101
mouse pointer, Customize Theme dialog, 185
Mouse Preferences dialog
Accessibility tab, 102
configuring mouse options, 100–103
Touchpad tab, 103
Move tool, GIMP, 391
movie file formats, 369
installing codecs for, 370–371
open source formats, 377
movie-editing software, 380
movies
Gnash movie player, 409
Totem movie player, 254–255, 369
Mozilla Firefox see Firefox web browser
Mozilla Foundation, 565
Mozilla Thunderbird see Thunderbird
Mozilla Weave account, 32
MP3 format
audio file formats, 364
encoding/decoding MP3s, 355
Fluendo MP3 codec, 355
installing codecs in one package, 352
playing audio files, 351
MP3 playback, 349
MP3 players
alternatives to Windows software, 242
removable storage devices, 130
Mput command, sftp, 495
MS-DOS prompt
alternatives to Windows software, 243
MSN Messenger, 333
multimedia
adding Java support, 374
installing codecs for movie file formats, 370–371
installing RealPlayer, 371–372
retrieving streaming content, 370
Totem movie player, 369
multimedia framework, 351
DRM (digital rights management), 349, 350
installing codecs in one package, 352–353
installing codecs when required, 353–354
installing playback software, 369–375
MP3 playback, 349
Ogg Vorbis media format, 350
Multiverse section, repositories, 427
MusE, 364
Music directory, home folder, 221
Music Player Video files
file extensions, 216
music stores
music, making, 364
mxit, 333
My Computer, Windows
Nautilus, Ubuntu, 209
Ubuntu equivalent, 87
My Documents, Windows
importing documents on installation, 56
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
My Network Places, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
My Personal Keys tab
exporting public key with Seahorse, 156
Passwords and Encryption Keys, 154
signing and encrypting e-mail, 314
MySpace, 333
Mythbuntu, 586
MythTV, 382
N
named pipe
file type code for, 453
nano text editor, 269
accessing networked files, 233
adding extensions to, 219
browsing files on remote device, 137
changing permissions within, 455
e-mailing files, 219
emblem icons, 214
encrypting and decrypting files, 150, 160–164
generating key pair for, 151
hidden files and directories, 215, 471
home folder, 219
launching files and running programs, 216–218
matched selection, 218
object modes, 214
searching for files, 213
special windows, 214
starting Nautilus, 209
symbolic links, 458
tabbed browsing, 218
view modes, 212
viewing file sizes, 218
working in Computer window, 235
Nautilus window, 210
Bookmarks menu, 210
Compact view, 211
Edit menu, 210
File menu, 210
Go menu, 210
Icon view, 211
List view, 211
location bar, 210
menu bar, 210
Places pane, 211
toolbar, 210
View As options, 211
View menu, 210
zoom controls, 211
navigation pane, Ubuntu Software Center, 417
ncurses, 557
NdisWrapper
installing configuration tools, 114
installing Windows wireless network device drivers, 113–120
installing Windows XP drivers, 115–121
removing NdisWrapper drivers, 120
using NdisWrapper to install drivers, 119–120
NeoOffice, 282
Nero, 242
netbooks see Ubuntu Netbook Edition
Netfilter, Ubuntu firewall, 169
netroot option
recovery mode start up, 78
netstat command, 548
Network button, Finder, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 89
Network Manager applet, 84, 461
Network Neighborhood, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
network server configuration, 223
networking
accessing networked files, 232–233
assigning static IP address, 463
configuring Bluetooth, 135–140
configuring network printer, 127–128
configuring Windows/SMB shared printer, 128–130
configuring wired networking, 108–109
connecting to mobile broadband network, 121–123
connecting to wireless network, 110–113
installing Windows wireless network device drivers, 113–121
working with proxy server, 123–124
configuring wired networking, 108
connecting to wireless network, 110, 111, 112
installing Windows wireless network device drivers, 113
New option, File menu, gedit, 272
New PGP Key dialog
generating key pair with Seahorse, 152, 153
NFS (Network File System), 566
NI column, top program output, 505
Nibbles, gnome-games, 404
nl command, 269
Noise filters, GIMP, 398
noop value, scheduler, 467
Normal tab, Impress, 304
normalization, audio playback, 366
NoScript plug-in
Firefox web browser security, 179
notebook
display looks corrupted during installation, 66
resizing main partition, 45
Notepad, 243
Notepad++ application, 439
Notes tab, Impress, 304
Notes view mode, Nautilus, 212
notes, inserting, Writer, 300
Notes, Tomboy
synchronizing, Ubuntu One, 345–346
Tomboy Notes applet, 207
notification area
Ubuntu desktop, 84
Notification Area applet, 206
notifications
Disk Notifications option, 461
Ubuntu desktop, 84
NTFS (NT File System), 566
types of file systems, 224
NTFS partition
working with files in Windows partitions, 232
display configuration screen, 74
graphical problems, 72
monitor resolution not recognized, 69
NVidia X Server Setting program, 462
NVidia X Server Setting program, 462
O
OASIS OpenDocument Format (ODF), 284
Object Linking and Embedding (OLE), 293
object modes, Nautilus, 214
octal notation, 457
ODF (OpenDocument Format), 284
Off button, Ubuntu desktop, 83, 85
Office see Microsoft Office
office software
Linux, 287
zero-cost equivalent to Microsoft, 279
Official Ubuntu Documentation, 580
Ogg Theora movie file format, 377
Ogg Vorbis media format, 350
audio file formats, 363
playing audio files, 351
OICQ (Open ICQ), 333
OLE (Object Linking and Embedding), 293
On Battery Power tab, 142
On Mains Power tab, 142
one-off tasks, GNOME Scheduler, 485
online activity
configuring wired networking, 108–109
connecting to mobile broadband network, 121–123
connecting to wireless network, 110–113
getting online with Ubuntu, 106–124
installing Windows wireless network device drivers, 113–121
working with proxy server, 123–124
mailing lists, 580
third-party web sites, 580
online music stores
online radio stations, tuning in to, 360–361
Open option, File menu, gedit, 272
proprietary vs. open source drivers, 97
Open Source Initiative (OSI), 20
open source movie file formats, 377
open source software
Apache, 20
MySQL, 20
OpenOffice.org, 20
Open With tab, 217
OpenDocument Format (ODF), 284
saving files, OpenOffice, 295
OpenJDK
installing codecs in one package, 352
OpenOffice.org, 20, 244–250, 566
alternatives to Windows software, 242
background and StarOffice, 279
Basic (macro language), 246
configuring options, 291
copying Windows fonts, 285
creating macros, 295
customizing interface, 288–292
customizing menus, 290
document (editing) area, 287
file compatibility with Microsoft Office, 281–284
help, 293
inserting objects with OLE, 293
installing TrueType core fonts, 285–286
introducing components of interface, 287–288
key features, 281
Mac OS X versions, 282
menu bar, 287
metapackages, 437
OpenDocument Format (ODF), 284
password encryption, 150
personalizing appearance, 291
ruler, 287
saving files, 295
similarities to Microsoft Office, 279–280
status bar, 287
toolbars, 287
adding new toolbars, 290
formatting, 287
standard toolbar, 287
wizards, 292
zero-cost equivalent to Microsoft Office, 279
OpenShot, 243
OpenSSH, 489
Opera, 242
operating systems see OS
opt directory, 223
freeing up disk space, 467–469
emptying cache of package files, 468
emptying tmp folder, 468
emptying trash, 468
removing unused software, 469
options, commands, 526
using one or two dashes, 527
Orca, 103
OS (operating systems)
choosing between, 26
computer no longer boots, postinstallation, 70
GNU project, 14
quest for UNIX-like OS, 16
Other Software tab, Software Sources, 430
adding PPAs to software sources, 431
outbound connection rules, Firestarter, 173–174
outbound traffic, Firestarter, 171
Outline tab, Impress, 304
Outlook see Microsoft Outlook
Outlook Express, importing data from, 31
output, command
redirecting standard error output, 538
Overwrite existing files action, 479
Owner column, file listing, 452, 454
ownership see file ownership
P
p file type, 453
package conflict
dependency management, 424
package files, 422
converting packages between distributions, 422
freeing disk space by emptying cache of, 468
metapackages, 437
understanding filenames, 428
package management
Gdebi Package Installer, 437
refreshing package database, 433
removing unused software to free up disk space, 469
Synaptic Package Manager, 433–437
package management system, 422–423
apt (Advanced Packaging Tool), 425
components, 423
dependency chains, 424
dependency management, 423–424
dpkg (Debian Package), 424, 425
software repositories, 424–428
padlock
emblem icons, Nautilus, 214
page formatting, Writer, 298
page numbers, inserting, Writer, 299
pagers, 268
Paint, Tux, 590
Paintbrush tool, GIMP, 392
pairing Bluetooth devices, 136–137
panels
adding menus to bottom panel, 203
adding Start-like button to panel, 203
deleting menus, 204
moving panel item, 204
personalizing, 202
panes, gedit, 271
paragraph formatting, Writer, 298
parent directory, referring to, 530
Partitioning property, drives, 230
partitions, 566
boot sector, 26
choosing between, 26
computer can't find hard disk on installation, 68
Create Partition dialog, 51
creating main and swap partitions, 51–54
deleting, 231
determining size of Windows partition, 49–50
Edit Partition dialog, 50
editing, 231
editing partition properties, 50–51
GParted, 47
manually editing partition table, 47–54
many hard disks visible on installation, 68
only offered text login on installation, 67
partitioning laptop for dual-booting, 27
preparing Windows partition for resizing, 37–38
repartitioning hard disk on installation, 43–54
using entire disk, 45
using largest continuous free space, 46
using second hard disk, 46
resizing main partition, 44–45
too many partitions on installation, 68
understanding partitioning, 25–27
viewing disk partitions, 26
working with files in Windows partitions, 232
Partner section, repositories, 427
Passphrase for New PGP Key dialog
generating key pair with Seahorse, 154
connecting to wireless network, 112
Enter Passphrase dialog, 160
passwd command, 548
Password Keyring option, 151
passwords
Asterisk Password Reveal, 33
blank passwords, 451
changing other users passwords, 451
creating perfect passwords, 165
creating users, 448
making harder to guess, 451
memory time for, 99
recording whilst backing up data, 33
root password security, 165
Passwords and Encryption Keys dialog
choosing PGP Key to create key pair, 152
exporting public key, 156
generating key pair with Seahorse, 151
importing and signing public keys, 158, 159
My Personal Keys tab, 154
syncing public key, 157
paste command, 269
Paste option, Edit menu, gedit, 273
pasting text, 93
patents, 349
path bar, Ubuntu Software Center, 418
PATH variable, 522
paths
absolute paths, 531
autocompletion, 532
relative paths, 531
Paths dialog, GIMP, 394
Paths tab
excluding files and folders from backup, 474
Paths tool, GIMP, 391
Pattern dialog
matched selection, Nautilus, 218
pax command, 477
PC market
quest for UNIX-like OS, 16
PCI ID number
installing Windows XP drivers, 115, 116, 117
PDF files
file extensions, 216
OpenOffice.org creating, 280, 281
saving files, OpenOffice, 295
PDKSH (Public Domain Korn SHell), 518
Pencil tool, GIMP, 392
penguin mascot, Linux, 18
People Nearby feature, Empathy, 333
performance
assigning static IP address, 463
freeing up disk space, 467–469
permissions see file permissions
Permissions column, file listing, 452
Permissions tab, files, 455
enabling Execute permission, 456
permissive policy, outbound traffic
configuring Firestarter, 171
Personal File Sharing program, 462
Personalize dialog, gedit, 272
personalizing panels, 202
personalizing Ubuntu see configuring Ubuntu
personalizing visual effects, 193–198
personas, Firefox, 197
Perspective tool, GIMP, 392
PGP key
My Personal Keys tab, 154
signing and encrypting e-mail, 314
PGP Key option
generating key pair with Seahorse, 151
My Personal Keys tab, 154
Passphrase for New PGP Key dialog, 154
pgrep command
clearing up crashed processes, 511
photo editor software, 256–257
alternatives to Windows software, 243
photos
importing using F-Spot, 384–385
inserting, Writer, 298
scanning, 384
sending to cloud with F-Spot, 347
Photoshop
Ubuntu alternatives to, 243
physical access to PC
restricting for security, 166
Pick a Color dialog, 187
Pictures directory, home folder, 221
pictures, inserting, Writer, 298
PID (Process ID), 566
PID column, top program output, 505
kill command, 510
Pidgin contacts, synchronizing, 325
turning off diagnostic services, Firestarter, 174
Pingus, 406
pipe, 566
file type code for named pipe, 453
piping, 265
grep command, 266
piping command output, 536–537
PiTiVi movie-editing software, 243, 380
Places menu
adding menus to bottom panel, 203
starting Nautilus, 209
working with files in Windows partitions, 232
Places pane, Nautilus, 211
accessing root of file system, 222
bookmarking locations, 212
home folder, 220
working in Computer window, 235
playback
playback software
installing codecs for movie file formats, 370–371
installing RealPlayer, 371–372
MP3 playback, 349
Totem movie player, 369
player application
multimedia playback, 351
PlayOnLinux
installing Windows games on Linux, 410–411
plugdev group, 450
Plugin Finder Service dialog
installing Flash plug-in, 374
plug-ins
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 194
installing Flash plug-in, 374
installing seahorse-plugins package, 160
removing Flash plug-in, 374
Plugins options, gedit, 275
podcasts, listening to, 361–362
point releases, 67
Pointer Speed settings, mouse preferences, 101
Pointer tab, Customize Theme dialog, 185
Policy tab, Firestarter
configuring Firestarter, 171
inbound traffic policy, 172
outbound connection rules, 173
POP3 mail accounts
configuring e-mail access, Evolution, 311, 312
POSIX, 567
postinstallation problems, 69–71
computer no longer boots, 70
monitor resolution not recognized, 69
only offered text login, 71
Ubuntu working, Windows won't boot, 70
USB mouse/keyboard not recognized, 69
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file
configuring local printer, 125
value of power saving, 144
Power Management applet
General tab, 143
On Battery Power tab, 142
On Mains Power tab, 142
Power Manager program, 462
PowerPC
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 60
PowerPoint, Microsoft
Ubuntu alternatives to, 242
PPAs (Personal Package Archives), 430
PPID column, top program output
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), 567
PR column, top program output, 505
Preferences dialog, gedit, 273, 274
Preferences menu
creating temporary access to, 72
Ubuntu desktop, 82
Preferences option
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 196
Edit menu, gedit, 273
preinstallation problems, 63–67
computer freezes during installation, 65
disc doesn't boot, 63
Kernel Panic errors, 64
notebook display looks corrupted during installation, 66
screen goes blank or corrupted, 64
unrecoverable error message, 66
using Alternative Installer, 67
using KVM switch and screen is corrupted, 66
understanding partitioning, 25–27
caution when using, 465
configuring, 465
deactivating, 465
Premiere, 243
Premiere Elements, 243
Prepare Disk Space stage, installation
computer can't find hard disk, 68
presentations
alternatives to Windows software, 242
exporting as Flash file, Impress, 306
Impress, OpenOffice, 247–249, 280, 303–306
Print option, File menu, gedit, 273
Print Preview option, gedit, 273
Print Queue applet, 462
print queues, 130
printenv command, 548
administering, 130
configuring local printer, 125–127
configuring network printer, 127–128
configuring Windows/SMB shared printer, 128–130
support for Linux, 125
Ubuntu support for hardware, 96
privacy
sharing folder from within Ubuntu, 234
Privacy tab, Firefox, 179
private key
public key encryption system, 150
privileges
application security with AppArmor, 168
least privilege principle, 168
User Privileges option, 449
proc directory, 223
children of terminated processes, 509
clearing up crashed processes, 511
controlling zombie processes, 509–510
jobs compared, 511
other commands to control, 510–511
parent and child processes, 507
renicing processes, 506
troublesome processes, 507, 508
profiles
creating users, 448
profiling, 168
programs
creating link to file/program, 201–202
end-of-file (EOF) message, 534
quitting current program, 534
running programs, 90
stopping current program, 534
terminal programs, 517
Programs menu see Applications menu
progress bar, Ubuntu Software Center, 417, 418
prompts
command prompt, 521
logging in as root, 521
Proposed Updates repository, 426
proprietary, 567
proprietary drivers, 97
connecting to wireless network, 110
proxy server
aux command options, 510
pstree command, 507
Public directory, home folder, 221
public key
encryption system, 150
exporting with Seahorse, 155–156
importing and signing with Seahorse, 158–160
publishing with Seahorse, 156, 158
signing and encrypting e-mail, 314
Publish Keys To combo box, 158
Purging tab, Simple Backup, 476
Put command, sftp, 495
PuTTY, 492
Puzzle Bobble, 406
pwd command, 548
Pwd command, sftp, 495
Pysol, 406
Python Console plug-in, gedit, 276
Q
Qaiku, 341
QEMU, 30
QQ, 333
Quadrapassel, gnome-games, 404
queues, print, 130
Quick Launch toolbar, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 87
Quick Open plug-in, gedit, 276
QuickTime, 370
quit
Force Quit applet, 206
Quit option, File menu, gedit, 273
quitting current program, 534
R
Radiance
default Ubuntu themes, 183
radio stations
Rar, 243
rar file type, 479
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), 498, 500
read (r) permission, 452
numeric notation for, 457
readahead list, creating, 464
Real Simple Syndication (RSS), 361
RealPlayer
handling its own file types, 375
RealVideo
movie file formats, 369
reboot command, 548
Recommended Updates repository, 426
recording changes
sharing documents, Writer, 299
recovery mode, 72
accessing boot settings, 77
starting up Ubuntu Linux, 78
Rectangle Select tool, GIMP, 390
recurrent task
creating, GNOME Scheduler, 482–484
Recycle Bin, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 87
Red Hat
Red Hat Package Manager (RPM), 568
redirecting command output, 537–538
adding data to existing file, 537
redirecting standard error output, 538
Redo option, gedit, 273
Regex tab
excluding files/folders from backup, 474
regular expressions, 567
reiserfs file system, 224
relative paths, 531
Reload button
Synaptic Package Manager, 433
remote, 567
remote access
connecting to remote computers, 498–501
Mac, Linux, other Windows, 500–501
Windows XP, 2000, and NT, 499–500
managing sessions, 492
reasons for shells, 519
running X applications, 496
transferring files between computers, 493–495
Ubuntu via remote desktop, 497–498
Remote Desktop feature, 462
accessing Ubuntu via remote desktop, 497–498
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), 498, 500
remote device, browsing files on, 137
remote machine, 490
removable storage devices, 130–132
unattaching devices, 131
Remove button
uninstalling applications, 418
Render filters, GIMP, 399
Rendering section, Fonts tab
Appearance Preferences dialog, 189
renice command, 549
renicing processes, 506
repartitioning hard disk on installation, 43–54
manually editing partition table, 47–54
resizing main partition, 44–45
using entire disk, 45
using largest continuous free space, 46
using second hard disk, 46
Repeat Keys settings, keyboard, 103
Replace option, Search menu, gedit, 274
repositories see software repositories
RES column, top program output, 505
resolution
graphical problems, 72
screen resolution, 83
Restart button, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
Restart option, Ubuntu, 85, 86
restoring data, Simple Backup, 476
Restricted Extras
installing codecs in one package, 352–353
Restricted section, repositories, 427
restrictive policy, outbound traffic
configuring Firestarter, 171
resume option
recovery mode start up, 78
reverse dependency, 424
Revert option, File menu, gedit, 272
Rhythmbox Music Player, 253–254, 351, 355–357
alternatives to Windows software, 242
listening to audio CDs, 362
listening to podcasts, 361
playing audio files, 351
purchasing from online music stores, 357–360
ripping tracks, 364
tuning in to online radio stations, 360–361
Rich Text Format (RTF)
file compatibility, Office/OpenOffice, 282
Right Margin option, gedit, 275
choosing audio file format, 363–364
rm command, 524, 525, 529, 549
f (force) option, 529
r (recursive) option, 529
wildcards, 529
Rm command, sftp, 495
Rmdir command, sftp, 495
rmmod command, 549
RMS see Stallman, Richard Matthew
Robots, gnome-games, 404
root, 567
writing files to, 222
root (administrator) account, 80
activating root account, 444
prompt when logged in as root, 521
root directory, 223
switching to root of file system, 530
root group, 444
root option
recovery mode start up, 78
BASH command index, 539
borrowing superuser powers, 444, 446
changing other users passwords, 451
root and ordinary users, 148–149
rootkits, 148
Rosegarden, 364
Rotate tool, GIMP, 392
Rotation Rate property, drives, 230
route command, 549
RPM (Red Hat Package Manager), 568
RSS (Real Simple Syndication)
listening to podcasts, 361
ruler, OpenOffice, 287
rules
sorting and filtering messages, 321
Run Application applet, 206
run level, 568
runlevel command, 549
rwx characters, permissions, 452, 454, 457
directories, 457
octal notation as alternative, 457
S
S column, top program output, 505
s file type, 453
Safe Mode, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 72
Samba, 568
sambashare group, 450
Sametime, 333
Save As option, gedit, 272
Save option, gedit, 272
saving files, OpenOffice, 295
sbackup, 472
sbin directory, 223
scalable, 568
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), 570
Scale option, backgrounds, 188
Scale tool, GIMP, 392
scanbus option, wodim command, 538
scanners
Ubuntu support for hardware, 96
scanning photos, 384
scheduler, 467
scheduling tasks
creating recurrent task, 482–484
one-off tasks, 485
Scissors Select tool, GIMP, 391
scp program
transferring files between remote computers, 493
screen
goes blank or corrupted, preinstallation, 64
Lock Screen applet, 206
only offered text login, postinstallation, 71
standard output, 536
screen command, 549
managing remote sessions, 492
screen reader software, GNOME, 103
screen resolution, 83
screenlets
applets and, 205
using desktop widgets, 197
script, 568
scrolling options, touchpad, 103
importing and signing public keys, 158–160
logging in to remote computer, 491
publishing public key, 156
reducing number of keys to sign, 160
signing and encrypting e-mail, 314, 315
seahorse-plugins package
encrypting and decrypting files, 160
Search dialog, Ubuntu Software Center, 421
search folders, Evolution, 323
Search for Files applet, 206
Search menu, gedit, 274
searching for files, Nautilus, 213
searching for software
Synaptic Package Manager, 433
Secret Storage service, 462
Secure Shell Key option, 151
Secure Shell see SSH
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), 121, 570
security
adding virus scanning to Ubuntu, 175–179
application security with AppArmor, 168
BIOS Setup option, 166
configuring Ubuntu firewall, 169–175
installing software, 166
locking doors and closing windows, 175
passwords, 165
reasons to stop using Windows, 11
restricting physical access to PC, 166
root and ordinary users, 148–149
root and standard users, 446
rootkits, 148
updating system, 166
web browser security, 179
Windows and Linux compared, 147–148
Security tab, Firefox, 179
Security Updates repository, 426
sed command, 267
Select All option, gedit, 273
Select by Color tool, GIMP, 391
Select tools, GIMP, 390
self-installing binary files, 422
selinux directory, 223
Send To option
Ubuntu PC to another device, 139
Sensitivity setting, mouse preferences, 101
Separator applet, 206
Serial Number property, drives, 230
Server Message Block see SMB
servers, 569
Connect to Server applet, 205
working with proxy server, 123–124
services, 569
set command, 522
settings, importing on installation, 56
sftp program, 549
transferring files between remote computers, 493–495
Shadow filters, GIMP, 398
sharing files
file compatibility, Office/OpenOffice, 282
sharing folder from within Ubuntu, 234–235
Sharpen filter, GIMP, 393, 400
shell commands
controlling zombie processes, 509–510
DOS equivalents, 524
other commands to control processes, 510–511
shell commands see BASH commands
shells, 569
see also BASH shell
booting into the shell, 524
command prompt, 521
command-line shell, 7
description, 517
differences between shells, 518
kernel and, 517
reasons for, 518
running via virtual console, 523
symbols used at command-line prompts, 553
terminal emulator program, 521
when to use, 520
Shockwave Director plug-in, 374
shortcuts
adding, Ubuntu desktop, 199
file shortcuts, 458
Shotwell, 243
Show Desktop applet, 206
SHR column, top program output, 505
shred command, 549
Shut Down applet/option, 206
Shut Down the Computer dialog, 85, 86
Shutdown button, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
Shutdown dialog, 102
Shutdown Options button, Ubuntu, 79
Guest Session option, 85
Lock Screen option, 85
Log Out option, 85
Sleep option, 86
Switch User option, 85
Side Pane option, gedit, 273
Sign Key dialog
signing public keys with Seahorse, 159, 160
signature
creating e-mail signature, 319–320
signing and encrypting e-mail, 164–165, 314–315
SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing), 333
Backup Properties dialog, 473
changing time period between backups, 476
default backup directory, 475
deleting old backup files, 476
excluding files and folders, 474
full and incremental backups, 474
including files and folders, 474
restoring data, 476
Simulate Simultaneous Keypresses check box, 105
Single Document Interface (SDI), 388
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), 333
SIP address, 335
size property
manually editing partition table, 48
Linux distributions, 19
sleep command, 549
sleep mode
Sleep option
shutting down Ubuntu, 86
sleeping jobs, 512
Slide Sorter tab, Impress, 304
slides
animating, Impress, 305
Slides pane, Impress, 303
Slow keys, keyboards, 105
SMART Status property, drives, 230
SMART utility
Disk Notifications option, 461
SMB (Server Message Block), 569
configuring network printer, 127
configuring Windows/SMB shared printer, 128–130
smbclient command, 549
SMTP server address
configuring e-mail access, Evolution, 311, 313
Smudge tool, GIMP, 393
Snippets plug-in, gedit, 276
Snow Leopard
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 60
microblogging with Gwibber, 340–342
social networking applications, 338–342
socket, file type code for, 453
software
adding PPAs to software sources, 430
advanced application management, 428
browsing and searching for, 418–421
compiling programs from source code, 440
Get Software element, 417
Installed Software element, 417
installing playback software, 369–375
managing software updates, 431–433
movie-editing software, 380
removing unused software to free up disk space, 469
security when installing, 166
Ubuntu alternatives to Windows, 241–243
Ubuntu Software Center, 416–421
uninstalling applications, 418
virtualization software, 30
software installation, 421–428
Alternative Installer, 67
binary files, 422
dependency chains, 424
dependency management, 423–424
dpkg (Debian Package), 424
formats of Linux installation files, 421–422
Gdebi Package Installer, 437
computer can't find hard disk, 68
many hard disks visible in partitioner, 68
only offered text login, 67
too many partitions, 68
installing Windows applications with Wine, 438–440
package files, 422
package management system, 422–423
postinstallation problems, 69–71
computer no longer boots, 70
monitor resolution not recognized, 69
only offered text login, 71
Ubuntu working, Windows won't boot, 70
USB mouse/keyboard not recognized, 69
preinstallation problems, 63–67
computer freezes during installation, 65
disc doesn't boot, 63
Kernel Panic errors, 64
notebook display looks corrupted during installation, 66
screen goes blank or corrupted, 64
unrecoverable error message, 66
using Alternative Installer, 67
using KVM switch and screen is corrupted, 66
self-installing binary files, 422
source code, 422
Synaptic Package Manager, 435–436
updated versions (point releases), 67
what installing Ubuntu actually means, 25
software item screen
Ubuntu Software Center, 420
software repositories, 424–428
apt (Advanced Packaging Tool), 425
categories of repositories, 426–427
Main Distribution repository, 426
Main section, 427
Multiverse section, 427
official/unofficial repositories, 425
Partner section, 427
Proposed Updates repository, 426
Recommended Updates repository, 426
refreshing package database, 433
repository components, 427–428
Restricted section, 427
Security Updates repository, 426
Source Code section, 427
Universe section, 427
Unsupported (Backport) Updates repository, 426
Software Sources tool, 429–433
Authentication tab, 431
managing Ubuntu software options, 429
Other Software tab, 430
Ubuntu Software tab, 429
Updates tab, 431
Software Update Notifier, 84, 88
software updates see updates
software versions, 426
Solaris, 569
Solid color option, backgrounds, 187
redirecting command output, 537
Sort plug-in, gedit, 277
sorting data, Calc, 302
sorting messages, Evolution, 321–322
sound cards
Ubuntu support for hardware, 96
Sound Juicer, 243
Sound Preferences dialog, 140
Sound Recorder
recording from microphone, 367
compilation, 557
compiling programs, 440, 441–442
installing compiler tools, 440
installing from source, 440–442
unpacking tarball and solving dependencies, 440
Source Code section, repositories, 427
sourceforge.net, 421
space see free space
spaces, filenames with, 529
Spaces, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 90
SpamAssassin, 321
Span option, backgrounds, 188
Speed slider, keyboards, 106
Speex
audio file formats, 363
Spell Checker plug-in, gedit, 277
spell-checker
aspell command, 268
Evolution, 318
look command, 268
SPM see Synaptic Package Manager
Spotlight, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 90
spreadsheets
alternatives to Windows software, 242
Calc, OpenOffice, 246–247, 280, 300–303
Gnumeric, 287
spyware
configuring Firestarter, 171
srv directory, 223
SSH (Secure Shell), 489–495, 569
configuring Firestarter, 171, 172
ending ssh session, 492
initiating ssh session, 490
logging in to remote computer, 490–492
managing remote sessions, 492
running X applications on remote computer, 496
transferring backup directory across Internet, 475
transferring files between remote computers, 493–495
scp program, 493
ssh command, 550
ssh-keygen program
logging in to remote computer, 491
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
connecting to wireless network, 111
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), 121, 570
Stallman, Richard Matthew, 570
attitude to software, 15
copyleft, 15
free software, 14
standard error, 570
redirecting output, 538
standard output, 266, 536, 570
standard visual effects, 190–192
StarOffice, 279
Start menu, Windows
adding Start-like button to panel, 203
Ubuntu equivalent, 87
Start Search, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
Startup Applications Preferences dialog
adding programs to GNOME startup, 463
controlling which programs start up with GNOME Desktop, 461
startup scripts see booting
startx command, 550
static IP address, assigning, 463
status bar
OpenOffice, 287
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
Statusbar option, gedit, 273
statusbar, gedit, 271
StatusNet, 341
Sticky keys, keyboards, 105
Sticky Notes applet, 206
storage devices
ejecting media, 236
removable storage devices, 130–132
accessing, 235
Secret Storage service, 462
viewing disk and volume information, 230
Stored Password option, 151
storing data online with Ubuntu One, 342–347
streaming content, retrieving, 370
Stretch option, backgrounds, 188
string, 570
Style drop-down list
Appearance Preferences dialog, 188
Styles and Formatting palette, Writer, 298
su command, 550
acting as sudoer, 446
borrowing superuser powers, 444, 446
Sudoku, gnome-games, 405
Super Grub Disk, 71
Super Tux, 406
superuser see root users
support see help
SuSE Linux, 19
Suspend option
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), 570
swap file, 570
manually editing partition table, 49, 53
Sweep, 365
Swell Foop, gnome-games, 404
SWF file
exporting presentations as Flash file, Impress, 306
Swfdec SWF Player, 409
adding Flash support, 373
Switch From option, Shutdown menu
activating root account, 444
Switch Off applet, 206
Switch User option
shutting down Ubuntu, 85
Switch User option, Windows
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
Switcher Appearance menu, Evolution, 309
file type code for, 453
Synaptic and Update Manager
installing DeCSS, 378
Synaptic Package Manager (SPM), 433–437
installing system updates, 436
installing totem-xine package, 379
metapackages, 437
refreshing package database, 433
Reload button, 433
removing software, 437
searching for software, 433
using APT, 555
Sync Keys dialog
publishing public key with Seahorse, 156, 157
synchronizing Evolution contacts, Ubuntu One, 346
synchronizing files
configuring computer to, 344–345
synchronizing Tomboy Notes
sys directory, 223
sysadmin, 571
system
installing system updates, Synaptic Package Manager, 436
keyboard shortcuts, 534
security when updating, 166
system files
dependency, 558
system groups within Ubuntu, 450
System menu
adding menus to bottom panel, 203
personalizing, 204
System Monitor applet, 206
freeing up disk space, 467
System Preferences, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 89
System Restore, Windows
reclaiming space, 29
System V, 571
T
Tab Stops option, gedit, 275
tabbed browsing
Firefox, 252
Nautilus, 218
tables, working with, Writer, 299
tac command, 550
Tag plug-in, gedit, 277
tagging photos using F-Spot, 386–388
tainted, 571
Tali, gnome-games, 405
Tanenbaum, Andrew
quest for UNIX-like OS, 16
tar (Tape ARchive) files, 477, 571
tar command, 550
.tar file type, 477
creating archives with Nautilus, 477
saving files to CD-R/RW or DVD-R, 479
.tar.gz file type, 478
.tar.lzma file type, 478
tarball, 422
unpacking source tarball, 440
tasks
scheduling with anacron, 486–487
scheduling with GNOME Scheduler, 481–486
Tasks mode, Evolution, 251, 311, 330–331
Tasks pane, Impress, 304
TCP/IP, 571
technical drawing
Draw, OpenOffice, 280
tee command, 550
templates
GNOME Scheduler using, 486
Templates directory, home folder, 221
terminal, 571
terminal emulator program, 521
terminal programs, 517
Terminal Server Client applet, 207
terminating commands, 512
terminology
A-Z glossary of Linux terms, 553–574
Tetravex, gnome-games, 405
TeX, 571
Texinfo system, 577
text
changing plain text font, e-mail, 323
cutting and pasting, 93
pagers, 268
piping, 265
alternatives to Windows software, 243
ed, 269
nano, 269
Text Encryption plug-in, gedit, 277
comparing files with Diffuse, 277–278
file extensions, 216
Linux and, 265
text login
only offered text login on installation, 67, 71
Text tool, GIMP, 392
Text Wrapping option, gedit, 275
text-manipulation tools, 267
Bash, 268
text-processing commands, 268
Theme tab, Appearance Preferences, 182
themes
additional components, 185–186
assistive themes for partially sighted users, 182
changing individual components, 183
Customize Theme dialog, 183
default Ubuntu themes, 183
third-party web sites, 580
Thunar, 589
Thunderbird
alternatives to Windows software, 242
importing Outlook e-mail via, 33, 317
Tiger
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 60
TightVNC
connecting to remote computers, 501
Tile option, backgrounds, 188
time
Adjust Date & Time option, 84
Insert Date/Time plug-in, gedit, 276
selecting time zone during installation, 41
Time tab, Simple Backup, 476
TIME+ column, top program output, 505
Title section, MeMenu, 339
tmp directory, 223
emptying to free up disk space, 468
Tomboy, 330
Tomboy Notes applet, 207
synchronizing, Ubuntu One, 345–346
Toolbar option, gedit, 273
toolbars
Drawing toolbar, Impress, 304
formatting toolbar, Calc, 301
formatting toolbar, Writer, 298
gedit, 271
Nautilus, 210
toolbars, OpenOffice, 287
adding new toolbars, 290
formatting toolbar, 287
standard toolbar, 287
Tools for the visually impaired, visual effects, 190
top command/program, 550
altering update interval, 506
clearing up crashed processes, 511
information output on processes, 505
renicing processes, 506
troublesome processes, 508
viewing processes, 503
zombie processes, 509
Totem browser plug-in, 370
Totem media player
alternatives to Windows software, 243
playing audio files, 351
Totem movie player, 254–255, 351, 369
audio file playback, 355
finding version currently in use, 380
installing codecs, 371
movie file formats, 369
running Xine version of Totem, 379
touch command, 551
Touchpad tab, Mouse Preferences, 103
traceroute
turning off diagnostic services, Firestarter, 174
Track Changes
sharing documents, Writer, 299
tracks, ripping, 364
transferring files between remote computers, 493–495
scp program, 493
transform tools, GIMP, 392
trash
emptying on exit, Evolution, 324
emptying to free up disk space, 468
Trash applet, 207
Trash folder
deleting e-mail messages, 315
Trash icon, Ubuntu desktop, 84
Trash, Mac OS X
Ubuntu equivalent, 89
Tree view mode, Nautilus, 212
Tremulous, 406
troubleshooting
reasons for shells, 519
TrueType core fonts
installing codecs in one package, 352
trust
importing and signing public keys with Seahorse, 158–160
PPAs (Personal Package Archives), 430
reducing number of keys to sign, 160
web of trust, 158
Try Ubuntu 10.04 option, 41
Tux, 572
Tux Paint, 590
tvtime, installing, 381
Tweak
Twitter, 341
type commands, 523
type property
manually editing partition table, 48
Typing Break tab, Keyboard Preferences, 106
U
Ubuntu, 572
accessing recovery mode boot settings, 77
accessing via remote desktop, 497–498
alternatives to Windows software, 241–243
antivirus protection, 147
adding virus scanning to Ubuntu, 175–179
blacklisting existing built-in driver, 118
booting into the shell, 524
burning CDs using, 592
code name, 583
configuring, 99
configuring input devices, 100–106
configuring keyboard settings, 103–106
configuring mouse options, 100–103
copying Windows fonts, 285
creating link to file/program, 201–202
cutting and pasting text, 93
Debian, 558
firewalls, 147
hardware detection, 34
home folder, 219
installing see installing Ubuntu
installing software see software installation
Linux distributions, 19
Long-Term Support, 583
low-graphics mode, 72
managing software options, 429
managing software updates, 431–433
manually adding user, 450
minimum free space in Windows partition, 28
MP3 playback, 349
Official Documentation, 580
package management system, 422–423
personalizing, 181
postinstallation problems, 69–71
preinstallation problems, 63–67
recovery mode, 72
removable storage devices, 130–132
running in live distro mode, 36
running programs, 90
running Windows within virtual machine on, 30
sending files from Ubuntu PC to another device, 138
Shutdown Options button, 79
system groups within, 450
types of file systems, 224
Universal Access Preferences button, 79
updated versions of software (point releases), 67
upgrading to newer version, 584
using virtualized computer to try Ubuntu, 30
version number, 583
viewing disk and volume information, 229–230
virtualization software, 30
what hardware works under, 97
working with files in Windows partitions, 232
working with virtual desktops, 90–92
X.org, 72
Ubuntu alternate installer, 585
Ubuntu community see community
adding shortcuts, 199
adding Start-like button to panel, 203
Administration menu, 82
application launchers, 83
clock, 83
Firefox web browser, 83
GNOME, 81
help, 83
Hide Windows button, 84
Indicator applet, 84
Maximize, Minimize, and Close buttons, 82
Me Menu, 83
menus, 82
adding to bottom panel, 203
deleting, 204
modifying, 204
Network Manager, 84
notification area, 84
only offered text login, 67
moving panel item, 204
personalizing, 202
Preferences menu, 82
Remote Desktop feature, 462
Show Desktop applet, 206
Software Update Notifier, 84
Trash icon, 84
using widgets, 197
Volume Control applet, 84
Window List, 84
working with applets, 204
working with virtual desktops, 90–92
accessing networked files, 233
accessing removable storage devices, 235
case sensitivity of filenames, 225
directories and files, 222–224
drive references, 225
ejecting media, 236
root, 222
sharing folder from within Ubuntu, 234–235
working in Computer window, 235
Ubuntu Foundation, 572
Ubuntu Guide, 100
background, 21
ClamTk, 175
derivatives, 10
Edubuntu Linux, 559
formats of Linux installation files, 421–422
full desktop solution, 6
installing from source code, 440–442
installing Windows games on Linux, 410–411
reasons for using Ubuntu, 12
reasons to try, 3
support, 10
Windows and Linux security compared, 147–148
Ubuntu Netbook Edition, 585
installing Ubuntu, 36
Ubuntu Netbook Remix Linux, 10
Ubuntu One
accessing information via browser, 346
configuring computer to synchronize files, 344–345
managing GNOME sessions, 462
storing data online with, 342–347
subscribing to, 343
subscription options, 343
synchronizing Evolution contacts, 346
synchronizing Tomboy Notes, 345–346
Ubuntu PowerPC, 586
Ubuntu Restricted Extras
installing codecs in one package, 352–353
Ubuntu Server, 585
Ubuntu Software Center, 416–421
browsing and searching for software, 418–421
games, 405
Get Software element, 417
GUI for apt, 425
Installed Software element, 417
menu bar, 417
metapackages, 437
navigation pane, 417
path bar, 418
Search dialog, 421
software item screen, 420
Software Sources tool, 429
status bar, 417
uninstalling applications, 418
Ubuntu Software tab, Software Sources, 429
Ubuntu Update Manager, 432
managing GNOME sessions, 462
ufw tool, Ubuntu firewall, 169
UIDs (user IDs), 572
identifying users, 447
umask command, 551
umask variable, file permissions, 457
umount command, 551
unalias command, 551
uname command, 551
Undo option, Edit menu, gedit, 273
uniq command, 268
Universal Access Preferences button, 79
Universal Extractor
installing Windows XP drivers, 118
Universe section, repositories, 427
BSD UNIX, 555
quest for UNIX-like OS, 16
Unmount Volume
disconnecting camera from PC, 384
unmounting
ejecting media, 236
volumes, 231
Unrar, 243
unrar package, 479
unrecoverable error during installation, 66
Unsupported (Backport) Updates repository, 426
unzip command, 551
running commands in background, 511
Update Manager see Ubuntu Update Manager
Update Notifier applet
managing GNOME sessions, 462
updated versions of software (point releases), 67
updates
frequency of checking for, 432
managing software updates, 431–433
new versions of OS, 432
types of, 432
Updates tab, Software Sources, 431
upgrading to newer version of Ubuntu, 584
uptime command, 551
USB memory sticks, 130
USB mouse/keyboard
not recognized, postinstallation, 69
used property
manually editing partition table, 48
user accounts, 443
groups, 444
temporarily switching, 451
USER column, top program output, 505
user directory permissions, 454
User Folders Update tool, 462
user permissions, 452
User Privileges option, 449
User Switcher, Ubuntu desktop, 88
useradd command, 551
userdel command, 551
users, 572
adding and changing passwords, 450, 451
adding users to groups, 449
BASH command index, 539
borrowing superuser powers, 444, 446
changing other users passwords, 451
deleting, 449
identifying users and groups, 447
manually adding, 450
partially sighted users, 182
permissions, 445
root and ordinary users, security, 148–149
setting up user on installation, 54–55
shorthand for user's home directory, 521
Users and Groups tool
adding and changing passwords, 450, 451
adding and deleting users, 449
adding groups, 449
adding users to groups, 449
changing passwords, 448
deleting groups, 449
deleting users, 449
usr directory, 223
Utility category, CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 196
V
validating e-mail, 165
var directory, 224
variables, 573
Linux, 522
VBA macros
OpenOffice.org compatibility, 281
vCards, 326
vector artwork
alternatives to Windows software, 242
creating, 389
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), 570
verbose, 573
version number, Ubuntu, 583
Edubuntu, 590
installation of, 587
package management system, 423
software versions, 426
upgrading to newer version, 584
Vertical gradient option, backgrounds, 187
VFAT, 573
video
movie file formats, 369
installing codecs for, 370–371
video conferencing
Ekiga, 261
Video editor software
alternatives to Windows software, 243
Video for Linux project, 381
Videos directory, home folder, 221
View As options, Nautilus, 211
View menu
gedit, 273
Impress, 305
Nautilus, 210
Ubuntu Software Center, 417
view modes, Nautilus, 212
View options, Preferences, gedit, 275
vim command, 551
stopping and starting, 512
VIRT column, top program output, 505
virtual console, 523
virtual desktops
personalizing Ubuntu, 181
visual effects, 191
virtual directory, 223
Virtual Network Computing see VNC
VirtualBox, 30
virtualization software, 30
installing Ubuntu on Mac, 60
virus scanning
dealing with infections, 178
false positives, 178
superuser permissions, 178
updating virus database, 176
Visual Assistance utility, 462
visual effects
desktop visual effects, 133–135
extra visual effects, 192
standard visual effects, 190–192
Visual Effects tab, Appearance Preferences, 189
visually impaired, tools for, 190
VLC media player, 243
vmlinuz directory, 224
VMware, 30
VNC (Virtual Network Computing)
accessing Ubuntu via remote desktop, 497–498
connecting to remote computers, 500, 501
VoIP (Voice over IP)
Speex, 363
Volume Control applet, 84
volumes
editing filesystem label, 231
formatting, 231
managing, 231
mounting, 228
unmounting, 231
viewing disk/volume information, 229–230
Vorbis see Ogg Vorbis media format
W
w (write) permission, 452
numeric notation for, 457
Warzone 2100, 406
WAV audio file format, 364
Weather Report applet, 207
web 2.0, 338
web browsers
accessing Ubuntu One via, 346
alternatives to Windows software, 242
Firefox web browser, 251–253, 559
security, 179
Web filters, GIMP, 399
web of trust, 158
web page creation
alternatives to Windows software, 242
web server software
Apache, 555
web site creation
Writer, OpenOffice, 280
web sites, third-party, 580
web-based gaming
WEP keys, 112
WEP vs. WPA, 113
whatis command, 552
whereis command, 552
whitespace
working with filenames that have spaces, 529
widescreen monitor
resolution not recognized, postinstallation, 69
widgets
using desktop widgets, 197
wi-fi see wireless networking
wi-fi cards, 96
wikis, 338
community wiki, 100
wildcards, commands, 529
Winamp, 242
Window Border tab, Customize Theme dialog, 184
Window List applet, 207
Ubuntu desktop, 84
Window Management category
CompizConfig Settings Manager tool, 196
Window Selector applet, 207
Windows
accessing networked files, 232–233
burning CDs using Windows 7, 592
burning CDs using Windows Vista/XP, 592
checking free space, 28
chkdsk command-line tool, 70
configuring Windows/SMB shared printer, 128–130
connecting to remote computers, 498–501
connecting to Windows 7 and Vista, 498–499
connecting to Windows XP, 2000, and NT, 499–500
copying Windows fonts, 285
defragmenting disk, 38
desktop compared with Ubuntu, 86–89
drive references, 225
installing Ubuntu inside, 39
installing Windows applications with Wine, 438–440
installing Windows games on Linux, 410–411
installing Windows on Ubuntu hard disk, 29
installing Windows XP drivers, 115–121
Linux security compared, 147–148
preparing Windows partition for resizing, 37–38
removing Windows to free space, 29
sharing folder from within Ubuntu, 234–235
Ubuntu software alternatives, 241–243
Ubuntu working, Windows won't boot, 70
wireless network device drivers, 113–121
working with files in Windows partitions, 232
Windows Explorer
Nautilus, Ubuntu, 209
Windows key, configuring, 104
Windows Live Messenger, 333
Windows Media Player
alternatives to Windows software, 243
movie file formats, 369
retrieving streaming content, 370
Windows Update program
Ubuntu equivalent, 88
Wine (Wine Is Not an Emulator), 438, 573
installing and configuring, 438
installing Windows applications with, 439–440
installing Windows games on Linux, 410
Windows application support, 263
WinRar, 479
WinZip, 243
wired networking, configuring, 108–109
Wireless Network Drivers dialog
using NdisWrapper to install drivers, 120
wireless networking
connecting to wireless network, 110–113
Ethernet networks compared, 110
installing Windows device drivers, 113–121
WEP vs. WPA, 113
wi-fi cards, 96
wizards, OpenOffice, 292
Word, Microsoft
Ubuntu alternatives to, 242
word count (wc) command, 268
word processors
AbiWord, 287
file extensions, 216
Ubuntu alternatives to Windows, 242
looking up with look command, 268
wrapping with fold, 269
workspace, 573
Workspace switcher, Ubuntu desktop, 85
Workspace Switcher applet, 204, 207
working with virtual desktops, 91–92
workspaces see virtual desktops
Workstation, 30
World Wide Name property, drives, 230
WPA-protected wireless networks
connecting to wireless network, 112
WEP vs. WPA, 113
Wrap option
inserting pictures, Writer, 299
write (w) permission, 452
numeric notation for, 457
Write Cache property, drives, 230
Writer
OpenOffice.org applications, 280
wizards, 293
Writer (web page creation), 242
Writer (word processor), 244–246, 297–300
adding headers and footers, 299
alternatives to Windows software, 242
checking spelling and grammar, 298
inserting graphics, 298
inserting notes, 300
inserting page numbers, 299
sharing documents, 299
spell-checking, 245
working with tables, 299
Wubi Windows, 35
installing Ubuntu inside Windows, 39
WYSIWYG, 244
X
x (execute) permission, 452, 453
applied to directories, 453, 454, 455
numeric notation for, 457
X applications
running on remote computer, 496
X Server
NVidia X Server Setting program, 462
X Window, 573
X11, 573
Xenix, 13
Xfce Desktop Environment, 588
XFree86 project, 573
xfs file system, 224
xhost command, 552
Xine multimedia framework, 351
finding version of Totem currently in use, 380
totem-xine package, 378
xinetd, 574
xinit command, 552
XMMS (X Multimedia System), 574
Xorg program, 506
XSane program, 384
Xterm, 574
alternatives to Windows software, 243
installing Ubuntu, 36
Xubuntu desktop, 82
Xvid movie file format, 377
Y
Yahoo, 333
Yahoo Japan, 333
Z
z/OS, 7
Zephyr, 333
Zeroconf
configuring wired networking, 108
zero-day exploit, 168
zfs file system, 224
zip command, 552
.zip file type, 478
zip files software
alternatives to Windows software, 243
Archive Manager (File Roller), 258
zipgre command, 552
zombie processes, controlling, 509–510
zoom controls, Nautilus, 211
Zoom option, backgrounds, 188
Zoom tool
tools for visually impaired, 190
ZSH (Z shell), 518