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The Ultimate Ubuntu Desktop Handbook

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The Ultimate Ubuntu Desktop Handbook is your complete guide to mastering Ubuntu on the desktop. Whether you’re a beginner transitioning from Windows/macOS or an advanced Linux enthusiast looking to fine-tune your workflow, this book offers practical, hands-on knowledge that covers everything from installation to productivity, programming, networking, and beyond.

With step-by-step instructions, curated software recommendations, and insights into Ubuntu’s ecosystem, this handbook ensures you’ll unlock the full potential of Ubuntu for both personal and professional use.

By the end of this book, you will be able to:

  • Install and configure Ubuntu and its desktop flavors with confidence
  • Manage software packages, networking, and system updates effectively
  • Maximize productivity with office tools, media players, and collaboration apps
  • Explore powerful developer tools, IDEs, and databases
  • Learn containerization, virtualization, and remote access setup
  • Deploy web servers and essential open-source technologies on your Ubuntu system

This isn’t just a manual - it’s your all-in-one Ubuntu desktop survival kit.

Table of Content

The Ultimate Ubuntu Desktop Handbook

  • Who This eBook Is For  
  • The Birth of Linux and the GNU Project  
  • The Rise of Linux Distributions  
  • Why Ubuntu Became the User-Friendly Choice  
  • Understanding Ubuntu’s Release Cycle (LTS vs Rolling)  
  • Ubuntu’s Global Community and Support Network  
  • Exploring Ubuntu Desktop Environments and Flavors  

  • Choosing the Right Ubuntu Version for Your Needs  
  • Downloading Ubuntu and Its Flavors  
  • Step-by-Step Installation of Ubuntu and Variants  
  • Adding and Switching Between Desktop Environments 

  • Configuring Hostname, Date/Time, and NTP  
  • Managing Users and Permissions  
  • Keeping Your System Updated and Secure  
  • Essential Office Suites (LibreOffice & Alternatives)  
  • Collaboration Tools for Remote Teams  
  • Using Rocket.Chat and Other Messaging Clients 

  • APT (Advanced Package Tool) Essentials  
  • DPKG (Debian Package Manager) Basics  
  • Working with Snap Packages  
  • Flatpak: Universal Package Management  
  • Running Portable Apps with AppImage  

  • Managing Networks via GUI Tools  
  • Using Netplan for Network Configuration  
  • NetworkManager (NMCLI) Commands for Control  
  • Ifconfig and IP Command in Practice  

  • Popular Web Browsers for Ubuntu (Firefox, Chromium, Brave)  
  • Reliable Email Clients (Thunderbird, Evolution, Geary)

  • Introduction to File Management in Ubuntu  
  • Popular GUI File Managers (Nautilus, Dolphin, Thunar)  
  • Terminal-Based File Managers (ranger, nnn, vifm)  
  • Lightweight CLI File Managers

  • Introduction to File Management in Ubuntu
  • GUI vs. Terminal File Managers
  • Popular GUI File Managers - install and configs: (kodExplorer, xplorer, thunar, spacedrive, nemo, pcmanfm, konqueror, krusader, cloudreve)  
  • Terminal-Based File Managers - install and configure: (yazi, ranger, nnn, lf, superfile, xplr, walk, joshuto)

  • Alacritty  
  • Tabby  
  • Hyper  
  • WezTerm  
  • Termius  
  • Tilix
  • Kitty  
  • Rio  
  • Electerm 

  • WebTorrent Desktop  
  • Tribler  
  • Motrix  
  • rTorrent  
  • qBittorrent  
  • Gopeed  
  • BiglyBT  
  • Aria2  
  • TransGUI  

  • Setting Up a Complete Development Environment  
  • Popular Programming Languages and Toolchains  
  • Essential Utilities for Developers  

  • Visual Studio Code (VS Code)  
  • IntelliJ IDEA  
  • PyCharm Community Edition  
  • Eclipse  
  • NetBeans  
  • Lightweight Editors for Faster Workflows  

  • Setting Up SSH for Secure Access  
  • File Transfers with SFTP and Samba  
  • Using VNC and RDP for Remote Desktop Sessions  
  • Installing Remote Access Clients  

  • PostgreSQL  
  • MariaDB  
  • MySQL  
  • MongoDB  
  • SQLite  
  • Redis  
  • Microsoft SQL Server  
  • CockroachDB  
  • Popular GUI and CLI Database Management Tools 

  • What Is Containerization and Why Use It?  
  • Getting Started with Docker  
  • Installing Docker on Ubuntu  
  • Common Docker Commands with Examples  

  • LXC/LXD for Lightweight Virtualization  
  • Multipass for Ubuntu VMs  
  • Gnome Boxes for Simple Virtualization  
  • VirtualBox  
  • VMware Workstation  
  • KVM  

  • Apache HTTP Server  
  • Nginx Web Server  
  • LiteSpeed Web Server  
  • Caddy  
  • Lighttpd