Translations by Piotr

\newglossaryentry{dialup connection}{name={dialup connection}, description={A dialup connection is when your computer uses a modem to connect to an \gls{ISP} through your telephone line.}}

\newglossaryentry{Ethernet port}{name={Ethernet port}, description={An Ethernet port is what an Ethernet cable is plugged into when you are using a \gls{wired connection}.}}

\newglossaryentry{maximize}{name={\emph{maximize}}, description={When you maximize an application in Ubuntu it will fill the whole desktop, excluding the panels.}}

\newglossaryentry{output}{name={output}, description={The output of a command is any text it displays on the next line after typing a command and pressing enter, \eg, if you type \commandlineapp{pwd} into a terminal and press \keystroke{Enter}, the directory name it displays on the next line is the output.}}

\newglossaryentry{panel}{name={panel}, description={A panel is a bar that sits on the edge of your screen. It contains \glspl{applet} which provide useful functions such as running programs, viewing the time, or accessing the main menu.}}

\newglossaryentry{parameter}{name={parameter}, description={Parameters are special options that you can use with other commands in the terminal to make that command behave differently, this can make a lot of commands far more useful.}}

\newglossaryentry{prompt}{name={prompt}, description={The prompt displays some useful information about your computer, it can be customized to display in different colors as well as being able to display the time, date and current directory as well as almost anything else you like.}}

\newglossaryentry{shell}{name={shell}, description={The \gls{terminal} gives access to the shell, when you type a command into the terminal and press enter the shell takes that command and performs the relevant action.}}

\newglossaryentry{Software Center}{name={Software Center}, description={The Software Center is where you can easily manage software installation and removal as well as the ability to manage software installed via Personal Package Archives.}}

\newglossaryentry{Synaptic Package Manager}{name={Synaptic Package Manager}, description={Synaptic Package Manager is a tool that, instead of listing applications (like the Software Center) lists individual packages that can then be installed, removed and fixed.}}

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What is Linux?

Website: \url{http://www.ubuntu-manual.org/}

\acronym{IRC}: \#ubuntu-manual on \url{irc.freenode.net}

Conventions used in this book

The following typographic conventions are used in this book:

\texttt{Monospaced type} is used for text that you type into the computer, text that the computer outputs (as in a terminal), and keyboard shortcuts.

On this screen you will need to tell Ubuntu:

Log in automatically

After approximately twenty minutes, the installation will complete and you will be able to click \button{Restart Now} to restart your computer and start Ubuntu. The \acronym{CD} will be ejected, so remove it from your \acronym{CD} drive and press \keystroke{Enter} to continue.

Wait while your computer restarts, and you will then see the login window (unless you selected automatic login).

Managing windows

Closing, maximizing, restoring, and minimizing windows

Moving and resizing windows

Switching between open windows

Accessibility

Shut down

Getting help

NetworkManager

Establishing a wired connection

Switch to the \button{\acronym{IP}v4 Settings} tab.

If your computer is equipped with a wireless (Wi-Fi) card and you have a wireless network nearby, you should be able to set up a wireless connection in Ubuntu.

Connecting to a saved wireless network

Tabbed browsing

Opening a new blank tab

There are three ways to create a new blank tab:

Opening a link in its own tab

Closing a tab

Restoring a closed tab

Press \keystroke{Ctrl+Shift+T} to re-open the most recently closed tab.

Changing the tab order

Moving a tab between windows

Bookmarking a page

Viewing and editing photos

Organizing photos

Watching \acronym{DVD}s may require Ubuntu to install a ``codec,'' which is a piece of software that allows your computer to understand the contents of the \acronym{DVD}, and display the video.

When you find each one, select it with a double-click and then click the \button{Install} button. This may open an \window{Authenticate} window. If so, enter your password then click \button{Authenticate} to start the installation process.

Playing videos from file

Playing a DVD