Ubuntu is a complete free operating system that emphasizes community, support, and ease of use while refusing to compromise on speed, strength, and flexibility. Ubuntu is the most in-demand Linux distribution, and this official guide will get you up and running quickly. Learn how to seamlessly install and customize Ubuntu for home or small business. The Ubuntu community is built on the premise that software should be available without charge, and that people should have the freedom to customize and alter their software in whatever way they want. Written by leading Ubuntu community members, this is the only book you need to become savvy Ubuntu user. Covers the latest version of Ubuntu - Ubuntu 6.06LTS Includes all the standard desktop application from word processing, spreadsheets, Web browsing, e-mail, instant messaging, music, video, and, of course, games, all the way to software development, database, and other server applications include real-world troubleshooting advice contributed by Ubuntu users from around the world Learn about the extended Ubuntu community, which includes translators, software developers, teachers, people who like to hand out CDs and help friends try the software free; artists, people who write documentation, tips, and guides, accountants, and even a lawyer or two. Covers both Ubuntu and Kubuntu desktop systems Explains Ubuntu Server installation and basic administration, complete with advanced features like LVM and RAID installer This book comes with a version of Ubuntu that can run directly from a DVD, and a full set of supported packages for Ubuntu, including Kubuntu.