The Official Ubuntu Book, Second Edition

Chapter 3. Using Ubuntu on the Desktop

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Taking Your Desktop for a Ride

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Using Your Applications

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The Ubuntu File Chooser and Bookmarks

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Ubuntu in Your Language

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Customizing Ubuntu’s Look and Feel

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Managing Your Files

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Ubuntu and Multimedia

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Summary

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WITH UBUNTU INSTALLED and ready to rock, it’s time to get started using your new desktop. The stock install of Ubuntu provides a very complete and flexible system. Unlike other operating systems, Microsoft Windows for example, Ubuntu includes everything you need to get started, such as an office ...