Ubuntu, an African word meaning humanity to others, is the hottest thing in Linux today and is fast becoming the choice for Linux usersThis down-and-dirty book ... » 

Ubuntu, an African word meaning humanity to others, is the hottest thing in Linux today and is fast becoming the choice for Linux usersThis down-and-dirty book shows readers how they can blow away the default system settings to get Ubuntu to behave however they wantReaders will take total control of their Ubuntu system by optimizing its appearance, speed, usability, and securityIncludes hundreds of hacks such as running Ubuntu from a USB drive, installing it on a Mac, enabling multiple CPUs, and putting scripts in menus and panelsReaders are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and devise hacks for wireless adapters, cameras, drawing pads, TV cards, and more «