<p style="margin:0px"><b>The Official Ubuntu Book, Ninth Edition</b> introduces readers to Ubuntu, an cost-free open source operating system that combines the latest trends in style and usability with solid, stable technology, and by default includes all the basic productivity packages you need for most people's work or play needs.</p><p style="margin:0px">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px">In the book, you will learn all the basics of the technology and how to use it in a non-threatening and user-friendly manner. In addition to learning about the history and philosophy of Ubuntu, you will gain an understanding of how to customize your experience by installing other no-cost software and more.</p><p style="margin:0px">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px">In addition to all this, <b>The Official Ubuntu Book </b>includes information that builds on this basic foundation of knowledge. Want to go farther, do more things? This book will help you get started. You will learn the basics of using Ubuntu as a server, becoming a power user, and other tips and tricks to make your experience more and more fun while also enabling you to do more things.</p>