New Release: Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference

The Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is a compact guide to Linux, written by Keir Thomas and available for free as a PDF edition or for purchase as a print book. The book covers all everyday aspects of Ubuntu and was written specifically for Ubuntu 8.10 and earlier releases.

It has been downloaded over 150,000 times since its release, with two-thirds of the downloaders being Windows users making the switch to Ubuntu. The book is priced at $9.94 for the print edition and is free for the PDF edition. Reviews have been positive, with the book winning a Linux Journal award and being a consistent best-seller. Keir Thomas is an experienced author who has written several books about Ubuntu, including Beginning Ubuntu Linux and Ubuntu Kung Fu.