Wiley Ubuntu Linux : Your visual blueprint to using the Linux operating system 978-0-470-34520-7 ユーザーズマニュアル
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efore you can begin using Ubuntu Linux, you will
have to first obtain a copy. There are currently four
different methods of obtaining Ubuntu. One option
have to first obtain a copy. There are currently four
different methods of obtaining Ubuntu. One option
is to request a CD from Canonical. Although this CD is free
of charge, it does tend to take some time; there is a backlog
for the CDs because there is more demand than can be
readily provided for free. If you really want to have the
official release on CD, you may want to order an Ubuntu CD
online directly from Canonical or Amazon. This incurs a
charge, but it is faster. If you do not need a CD, there are
two other options. By far the most popular way to get
Ubuntu is to download it. Downloading the installer is
cheap and easy, but be aware that the files are very large.
The faster your connection, the better your experience
because the image is roughly 700MB in size. As an
of charge, it does tend to take some time; there is a backlog
for the CDs because there is more demand than can be
readily provided for free. If you really want to have the
official release on CD, you may want to order an Ubuntu CD
online directly from Canonical or Amazon. This incurs a
charge, but it is faster. If you do not need a CD, there are
two other options. By far the most popular way to get
Ubuntu is to download it. Downloading the installer is
cheap and easy, but be aware that the files are very large.
The faster your connection, the better your experience
because the image is roughly 700MB in size. As an
alternative, if you know someone who is running Ubuntu,
you can ask them to make you an installation disc.
The most current release of the Ubuntu operating system
is 8.10. This version is also known as Intrepid Ibex. The
version number comes from the year 2008 and the month
October. The code name convention uses African animals
for the informal version names. For more on the history
of the naming convention, visit https://wiki.ubuntu.com/
DevelopmentCodeNames.
There are also two primary variants of Ubuntu 8.10. The
first is the Ubuntu Desktop, which is the focus of this
book. The other is the Server edition, and it is primarily for
handling tasks within a data center or a network. Server
provides mail servers, file servers, and application servers.
In general, it is all the back-office plumbing that your
typical corporate desktop would connect to for services.
you can ask them to make you an installation disc.
The most current release of the Ubuntu operating system
is 8.10. This version is also known as Intrepid Ibex. The
version number comes from the year 2008 and the month
October. The code name convention uses African animals
for the informal version names. For more on the history
of the naming convention, visit https://wiki.ubuntu.com/
DevelopmentCodeNames.
There are also two primary variants of Ubuntu 8.10. The
first is the Ubuntu Desktop, which is the focus of this
book. The other is the Server edition, and it is primarily for
handling tasks within a data center or a network. Server
provides mail servers, file servers, and application servers.
In general, it is all the back-office plumbing that your
typical corporate desktop would connect to for services.
Download Ubuntu
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Open Internet Explorer.
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Navigate to www.ubuntu.com/
getubuntu/download.
getubuntu/download.
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Click Please Select a Location.
4
Click the location nearest you.
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Click Begin Download.
The download page appears, and the
File Download dialog box opens.
File Download dialog box opens.
Note: Depending on your security settings,
you may have to click in the top of
the browser to allow the download to
start.
the browser to allow the download to
start.
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Click Save.
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