Hacking.Ubuntu.Serious.Hacks.Mods.and.Customizations
John Wiley & Sons
by Neal Krawetz.
ISBN: 978-0-470-10872-7
E-Book {CHM}
408 Pages
April 2007.
Ubuntu, an African word meaning “humanity to others,” is the hottest thing in Linux today.
This down-and-dirty book shows you how they can blow away the default system settings and get Ubuntu to behave however you want.
You’ll learn how to optimize its appearance
speed
usability
and security
and get the low-down on hundreds of hacks such as
running Ubuntu from a USB drive
installing it on a Mac
enabling multiple CPUs
and putting scripts in menus and panels.
This is absolutely the ultimate guide to Hacking Ubuntu, the world's most popular Linux distribution.
Unlike other books on the market, Hacking Ubuntu is not just a disjointed collection of a few tricks and tips. This is serious, down and dirty, under the hood operating system level hacking - blowing away the default system settings, unlocking hidden gems, and offering readers total control over their Ubuntu system like never before.
Hacking Ubuntu concentrates on optimizing the appearance, speed, usability, and security of Ubuntu systems to squeeze every ounce of performance out of your machine.
Roll up your sleeves, and dive into hundreds of hacks including:
- Running Ubuntu from a USB drive;
- Installing on a Mac;
- Enabling multiple CPUs;
- Device hacks for wireless adapters, cameras, drawing pads, TV cards and more;
- Putting Scripts in Menus and Panels;
- Living without Synaptic;
- Email hacks including working with Microsoft Exchange;
- Hacks for video resolutions and enhancing audio and video;
- Kernel tweaking.
This book isn't for beginners.
If you've never heard of Linux, then you probably should not start here.
This book is for power users -- people who already know the basics and want to get more out of their system. Whether you're a hardcore game player or working on a mission critical server, you will see the tricks to get the most out of your system.
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