Welcome to Instant Ubuntu. This book has been especially created to provide you with all the information that you need to set up Ubuntu. You will learn the basics of Ubuntu, get started using your new desktop, and discover some tips and tricks for using your new system.
This document contains the following sections:
So, what is Ubuntu? helps you find out what Ubuntu actually is, what you can do with it, and why it's so great.
Installation helps you learn how to download and install Ubuntu with the minimum fuss and then, set it up so that you can use it as soon as possible.
Quick start – desktop tour will give you a tour of the Ubuntu desktop and quickly show you where you can find the tools you need.
Top 10 features you need to know about helps you discover much of the software Ubuntu provides and learn how to use it. By the end of this section, you'll be able to get online, work with documents, and even play games!
People and places you should get to know provides you with many useful links to the project page and forums, as well as a number of helpful articles, tutorials, blogs, and the Twitter feeds of Ubuntu super-contributors.