* Use Ubuntu as a daily desktop on your laptop or PC.
* Complete office tasks, such as creating Microsoft Office–compatible documents and spreadsheets, using e–mail, and managing contacts.
* Listen to MP3s, manage pictures and CDs, and watch movies using a user–friendly Linux desktop.
* Configure Ubuntu’s printer– and file–sharing features to share resources seamlessly with other computers on your network.
* Administer and secure your Ubuntu machine.