Working in the popular operating system Ubuntu Linux is considered from the user's perspective, including installing and configuring the system, drivers for working with printers, scanners and other peripheral equipment. The process of installing programs and setting up an Internet connection is described. Tips are given on using graphical mode and the command line. The Ubuntu Linux system services are described and issues related to user access rights are covered. Provides information on troubleshooting network problems and troubleshooting system failures. The material in the book is relevant and applicable to working with other Linux-like operating systems.