Books On Ubuntu Linux

Below is a quick list of Ubuntu specific books. We do not sell them through our website however you should be able to find them at your local bookstore.


Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference
by Keir Thomas
ISBN: 1440478295
Paperback: 166 pages


At just 5.25 x 8 inches and 166 pages, Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is a compact yet comprehensive guide to everyday Ubuntu use.

It's ideal for those who need vital information on all aspects of using Ubuntu, but who don’t have time to wade through thick documentation.

Each chapter of Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference tackles an aspect of Ubuntu.

Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional
by Keir Thomas
ISBN: 1590596277
Paperback: 608 pages


The book starts by introducing you to the world of Linux. Then it outlines Ubuntu installation in illustrated steps, after which you'll learn how to configure every piece of everyday tech hardware such as your Internet connection, printers, 3D graphics cards, Bluetooth devices, and much more. Then you'll learn fun tasks such as listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, performing office tasks, and even image editing.

Additionally, there's a series of comprehensive tutorials on Linux internals and the command-line prompt--essential for any Linux expert--and the book includes special sections on optimization, security, and system maintenance.
The book comes with a CD containing the complete Linux distribution. All you need to do is insert the CD and follow the instructions in the book to install this distribution.

Moving to Ubuntu Linux
by Marcel Gagne
ISBN: 032142722X
Paperback: 464 pages


This book can help you migrate from Windows to the latest and best versions of Linux in just hours. By the time you're finished, you'll be able to do virtually anything in Linux”without the aggravation, crashes, security risks, or high costs of running Windows!

This is not a book for techies! It's for people who write documents, create spreadsheets, surf the Web, use email, listen to music, watch movies, and play games and want to do it in Linux, without becoming technical experts.
  • Convert your Windows PC to a Linux system that does more for less money one step at a time
  • Take control of Linux the easy way, with the quick, efficient KDE graphical environment
  • Browse the Internet using Firefox, the fast, powerful browser that's quickly replacing Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Send and receive email and instant messages using your existing AOL, MSN, and Yahoo! accounts
  • Manage all your digital photos, without the hassle, using digikam
  • Rip music, burn and play CDs, and watch movies
  • Discover the world of Linux games and learn how to run Windows games on your Linux PC
There's more! Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with OpenOffice.org ”the free office suite for Linux that's now easier, more powerful, and even more compatible with Microsoft Office.

Say goodbye to expensive software upgrades, burdensome Microsoft licensing, Windows viruses, and "blue screens of death." Say hello to computing the way it's supposed to be with Linux!

Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks
by Rickford Grant
ISBN: 1593271182
Paperback: 464 pages


This newbie's guide to Ubuntu lets readers learn by doing. Using immersion-learning techniques favored by language courses, step-by-step projects build upon earlier tutorial concepts, stimulating the brain and increasing the reader's understanding. It also covers all the topics likely to be of interest to an average desktop user, such as installing new software via Synpatic; Internet connectivity; working with removable storage devices, printers, and scanners; and handling DVDs, audio files, and even iPods. It also eases readers into the world of commands, thus allowing them to work with Java, Python or other script-based applications; converting RPMs to DEB files; and compiling software from source.

The Official Ubuntu Book
by Benjamin Mako Hill, Jono Bacon, Corey Burger, Jonathan Jesse, Ivan Krstic
ISBN: 0132435942
Paperback: 320 pages



Ubuntu Hacks : Tips & Tools for Exploring, Using, and Tuning Linux
by Jonathan Oxer, Kyle Rankin, Bill Childers
ISBN: 0596527209
Paperback: 447 pages


The Ubuntu distribution simplifies Linux by providing a sensible collection of applications, an easy-to-use package manager, and lots of fine-tuning, which make it possibly the best Linux for desktops and laptops. Readers of both Linux Journal and TUX Magazine confirmed this by voting Ubuntu as the best Linux distribution in each publication's 2005 Readers Choice Awards. None of that simplification, however, makes Ubuntu any less fun if you're a hacker or a power user.

Like all books in the "Hacks" series, Ubuntu Hacks includes 100 quick tips and tricks for all users of all technical levels. Beginners will appreciate the installation advice and tips on getting the most out of the free applications packaged with Ubuntu, while intermediate and advanced readers will learn the ins-and-outs of power management, wireless roaming, 3D video acceleration, server configuration, and much more.

Ubuntu Unleashed
by Andrew Hudson, Paul Hudson
ISBN: 0672329093
Paperback: 800 pages


Incorporating an advanced approach to presenting information about Ubuntu, Ubuntu Unleashed aims to provide the best and latest information that intermediate to advanced Linux users need to know about installation, configuration, system administration, server operations, and security. Written by renowned open source authors, Paul and Andrew Hudson, it includes detailed information on hot topics in Ubuntu Linux, such as wireless networks, and programming in PHP, Perl and others. It thoroughly covers all of Ubuntu's software packages, including up-to-date material on new applications, Web development, peripherals, and programming languages. It also includes updated discussion of the architecture of the Linux kernel 2.6, USB, KDE, GNOME, Broadband access issues, routing, gateways, firewalls, disk tuning, GCC, Perl, Python, printing services (CUPS), and security. The included DVD comes with a complete Ubuntu Linux distribution.

Ubuntu Linux Bible
by William von Hagen
ISBN: 0470038993
Paperback: 744 pages
Expected: November 2006


  • Ubuntu (oo-boon-too) means "sharing," and is a Debian-based, free Linux operating system that has proven to be an excellent choice for anyone who wants to run Linux on a desktop
  • Explains how to install and configure Ubuntu Linux, including information on how to experiment with Ubuntu without installing it by using the Ubuntu Live CD
  • Discusses how to make the most of the wide variety of software that is included with Ubuntu Linux
  • Projects help users learn to perform tasks such as creating and publishing documents, working with spreadsheets, creating presentations, playing games, creating and editing graphics, and working with common consumer electronics devices such as digital cameras and PDAs
  • The companion CD-ROM contains the latest release of Ubuntu Linux at the time of publication