If you are a system administrator or systems engineer and would like to learn about Ubuntu Linux, this book may suitable for you: Title : Beginning Ubuntu Linux: From Novice to Professional Author : Keir Thomas ISBN : ISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-59059-627-2 ISBN-10 (pbk): 1-59059-627-7 Publisher : Apress Pages : xxix + 573 Year : 2006 Here is the details of this book. PART 1 Introducing the World of Linux CHAPTER 1 Welcome! CHAPTER 2 A History and Politics Lesson CHAPTER 3 The Realities of Running Linux PART 2 Installing Ubuntu CHAPTER 4 Preinstallation Steps CHAPTER 5 Installing Ubuntu CHAPTER 6 Solving Installation Problems PART 3 The No-Nonsense Getting Started Guide CHAPTER 7 Booting Ubuntu for the First Time CHAPTER 8 Getting Everything Up and Running CHAPTER 9 How to Secure Your Computer CHAPTER 10 Personalizing Ubuntu: Getting Everything Just Right