* Ubuntu (oo-boon-too) means "sharing," and is a Debian-based, free Linux operating system that has proven to be an excellent choice for anyone who wants to run Linux on a desktop
* Explains how to install and configure Ubuntu Linux, including information on how to experiment with Ubuntu without installing it by using the Ubuntu Live CD
* Discusses how to make the most of the wide variety of software that is included with Ubuntu Linux
* Projects help users learn to perform tasks such as creating and publishing documents, working with spreadsheets, creating presentations, playing games, creating and editing graphics, and working with common consumer electronics devices such as digital cameras and PDAs