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Title: Ubuntu


1
Ubuntu
  • By Tom

2
What is it?
  • Ubuntu is a Linux-based Operating System that is
    open sourced (free)
  • Pronounced (oo-BOON-too)
  • Strong focus on usability and ease of
    installation

3
Why that name?
  • Ubuntu is an African concept meaning humanity
    toward others
  • Sponsored by Canonical Ltd. Owned by South
    African billionaire Mark Shuttleworth

4
Why use it?
  • Huge group of free software proponents (open
    source)
  • Ubuntu is free
  • Alternate to Windows and MAC OSs
  • Ubuntu is most popular Linux-based OS in the
    world (8 million now)
  • Dell now offers desktops with Ubuntu

5
Requirements
  • Last version Feisty Fawn 7.04
  • Latest version Gusty Gibbon 7.10
  • Next version Hardy Heron 8.04 in 2011
  • 256 KB RAM
  • 4 GB hard drive space
  • Can be dual booted with current OS or used from a
    live CD

6
Gutsy Gibbon Software Includes
  • Firefox browser
  • Thunderbird and Evolution e-mail
  • Open Office suite
  • GIMP (Photoshop-like)
  • Music and Video players
  • Games

7
Demo will include
  • Bootup and file management
  • Connection to the Internet
  • E-mail
  • Open Office
  • Music player
  • Video player
  • Games

8
Summary
  • Pro
  • Open source (free too)
  • Upgrade available about every 6 mo.
  • Compatible with MS programs
  • Many add-ons available
  • No key codes, activation, registration

9
Summary
  • Cons
  • No tech support (Internet groups only)
  • Not all programs compatible
  • Drivers for peripherals not always available

10
How to get Ubuntu
  • Three ways to acquire
  • 1. Download from the Internet
  • www. Ubuntu. Com
  • Warning about 600 MB download
  • 2. Send for a free CD
  • 3. Ask Tom (he will make you a copy)

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References
  • www.Wickipedia.com
  • www.ubuntu.com
  • Google.com
  • Bye!
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