The ultimate Ubuntu book!

Written by award-winning author Keir Thomas, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is a totally unique and concise guide for everyday Ubuntu use. It's the world's most popular Ubuntu book, with over half a million readers (and rising!).

Focuses on core competencies and background knowledge needed to be an expert Ubuntu user;

Readable, accessible, and easy to understand—even if you've never used Linux before;

100% new and original! Written from the ground-up to cover Ubuntu 8.04 and 8.10.

"A great resource covering Ubuntu

from A to Z without all the extra fluff"

Ryan Troy, administrator, Ubuntuforums.org

How to get it

Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is available in print and PDF editions.

The Print Edition is available from Amazon.com. Add it to your Amazon order now!

The PDF Edition (eBook) is entirely free of charge and is identical to the Print Edition. Grab the PDF or click here to tell a friend!

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