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The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook

You're reading from   The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook A complete guide to Ubuntu 24.04, from installation to advanced security and development

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Published in Aug 2025
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835465202
Length 356 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Ken VanDine found his way into open source by following his innate curiosity about how things worked. Unable to inspect and modify the code of proprietary operating systems, Ken discovered Linux and open source via Slackware in 1993. Soon, he was responsible for High-Performance Computing (HPC) at a large pharmaceutical company, architecting a globally distributed Linux cluster and building purpose-built Linux systems, which led to future roles in open source, solving software distribution and optimization. Ken has over 30 years of experience building Linux distributions, with over 16 years working at Canonical on Ubuntu. During his career at Canonical, his focus has been on GNOME, Ubuntu Desktop, and Snap integration. When Ken is not working, he enjoys volunteering with Kramden Institute, a local non-profit that aims to bridge the digital divide, coaching youth baseball, and spending time with his family.
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Preface 1. Part 1: Getting to Know Ubuntu
2. Introduction to Ubuntu FREE CHAPTER 3. What’s New in Ubuntu 24.04? 4. Security and Transparency – The Advantages of Open Source Software 5. Getting Started with Ubuntu: A User’s Guide 6. Part 2: Getting the Most Out of Your Ubuntu System
7. Using Your Ubuntu Desktop 8. Software Discovery: Finding and Installing Applications 9. Software Updates: Enhancing Security and Stability 10. Getting Help: The Ubuntu Community and Beyond 11. Ubuntu in the Enterprise and at Scale 12. Command-Line Tricks and Shortcuts: Boosting Your Efficiency 13. Part 3: Security and Privacy
14. Introduction to Network Security 15. Understanding Firewalls 16. Safeguarding Information with Data Encryption 17. Part 4: Ubuntu, the Ultimate Development Platform
18. Ubuntu for Developers 19. Leveraging Containers for Development 20. Cloud-Style VMs on Your Desktop 21. Kubernetes Development on Your Desktop 22. Building Your Data Science Toolkit 23. Embracing the Spirit of Ubuntu 24. Other Books You May Enjoy
25. Index

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In this chapter, we’ve learned how software, such as Debian or Snap packages, is made available to you and gained an understanding of how they differ. We should be able to find the software we need or want, install it, and use it effectively.

As we’ve learned in this chapter, Debian packages are an important part of the Ubuntu ecosystem. However, Snaps are much more advanced and offer many benefits. I strongly encourage you to choose the Snap option whenever it is available.

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Ken VanDine found his way into open source by following his innate curiosity about how things worked. Unable to inspect and modify the code of proprietary operating systems, Ken discovered Linux and open source via Slackware in 1993. Soon, he was responsible for High-Performance Computing (HPC) at a large pharmaceutical company, architecting a globally distributed Linux cluster and building purpose-built Linux systems, which led to future roles in open source, solving software distribution and optimization. Ken has over 30 years of experience building Linux distributions, with over 16 years working at Canonical on Ubuntu. During his career at Canonical, his focus has been on GNOME, Ubuntu Desktop, and Snap integration. When Ken is not working, he enjoys volunteering with Kramden Institute, a local non-profit that aims to bridge the digital divide, coaching youth baseball, and spending time with his family.
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