Hacking Ubuntu: Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations

Hacking Ubuntu: Serious Hacks Mods and Customizations


Book Description

* Ubuntu, an African word meaning "humanity to others," is the hottest thing in Linux today and is fast becoming the choice for Linux users
* This down-and-dirty book shows readers how they can blow away the default system settings to get Ubuntu to behave however they want
* Readers will take total control of their Ubuntu system by optimizing its appearance, speed, usability, and security
* Includes hundreds of hacks such as running Ubuntu from a USB drive, installing it on a Mac, enabling multiple CPUs, and putting scripts in menus and panels
* Readers are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and devise hacks for wireless adapters, cameras, drawing pads, TV cards, and more

Things you can do with Ubuntu

Step-by-step directions for all this and lots of other fun stuff

* Create an awesome interface
* Fine-tune Firefox®
* Expand your desktop across monitors or other computers
* Add VoIP and instant messaging
* Discover the joys of emulators
* Focus on cameras and scanners
* Customize application windows
* Configure wireless networks
* Boost boot-up efficiency
* Tune kernel parameters


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