To get the most out of this book
- Start with the basics: If you’re new to Ubuntu, begin with the introductory chapters to get a solid understanding of the operating system and its core concepts.
- Practice as you go: Ubuntu is a hands-on operating system, and the best way to learn is by doing. Try out the commands, tools, and techniques described in each chapter to reinforce your understanding.
- Experiment and explore: Don’t be afraid to try new things and explore the many features and tools that Ubuntu has to offer. From customizing your desktop to experimenting with new software, the more you explore, the more you’ll learn and appreciate the power and flexibility of Ubuntu.
- Take notes and review: As you work through the book, take notes on key concepts, commands, and techniques. Reviewing these notes regularly will help solidify your understanding and make it easier to recall important information when needed.
- Use the book as a reference: This book is designed to be a comprehensive guide to Ubuntu, but it’s not meant to be read cover to cover in one sitting. Use it as a reference, dipping in and out of chapters as needed, to help you solve problems, answer questions, and learn new skills.
- Join the Ubuntu community: The Ubuntu community is vast and active, with numerous online forums, social media groups, and local meetups. Joining the community will give you access to a wealth of knowledge, support, and resources to help you learn and grow with Ubuntu.
Conventions used
There are a number of text conventions used throughout this book.
CodeInText: Indicates code words in text, database table names, folder names, filenames, file extensions, pathnames, dummy URLs, user input, and Twitter handles. For example: “If you do not know the package name, don’t fret! Simply running the ubuntu-bug command without any package name will give you a window to guide you through the process.”
A block of code is set as follows:
import torch
torch.cuda.is_available()
Any command-line input or output is written as follows:
ken@monster:~$ sudo snap install authd-msentraid
ken@monster:~$ sudo mkdir -p /etc/authd/brokers.d/
ken@monster:~$ sudo cp /snap/authd-msentraid/current/conf/authd/msentraid.conf /etc/authd/brokers.d/
Bold: Indicates a new term, an important word, or words that you see on the screen. For instance, words in menus or dialog boxes appear in the text like this. For example: “To ensure security updates are installed promptly, ensure Download and install automatically is selected in the dropdown next to When there are security updates.”
Warnings or important notes appear like this.
Tips and tricks appear like this.
