open source project by robert smith [email protected]
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Ubuntu Topics
What is Ubuntu Definition of Ubuntu Common User Applications Ubuntu’s Commitment How can I get Ubuntu My experience Comments about Ubuntu Questions
What is UbuntuPronounced (OO-BOON-TOO)
Ubuntu is a free open source OS Based on Debian GNU/Linux Kernel Strong focus on usability and ease of
installation First release was in October 2004 Alternative to Windows and Mac OS
Common Ubuntu Desktop
The Definition of Ubuntu
The Zulu word “Ubuntu” Ubuntu is a word that means “Humanity
to Others”, and “I am what I am because of who we all are”
Ubuntu is a community that creates, maintains and provides for all
Common User Applications
Internet Browser (Opera or Firefox) Email (Evolution, Thunderbird) Photo Editing (GIMP, Ubuntu Studio) Video Editing (Cinelerra)
All of these applications are available with the use of Ubuntu Operating System
Common User Applications
Internet Browser (Opera or Firefox)
Common User ApplicationsEmail (Thunderbird)
Common User Applications
Photo Editing (GIMP) GNU Image Manipulation Program
Common User Applications
Video Editing (Cinelerra)
Commitment Ubuntu will continue to be free of charge New release is provided every 6 months Entirely committed to the principles of
free and open source software development
EdubuntuDesigned for school and education
environmentsGreat for toddlers and young childrenMany educational / learning applications
Where do I get it www.ubuntu.com Many different languages available Desktop Version 9.04
Home computer / Laptop Server Edition 9.04
Server Netbook Remix 9.04
New NetbooksExcellent for new smaller screens
My Experience Straight forward installation Easy to use interface Responsive Google Chrome not available for Linux Google Picasa not available for Linux Edubuntu includes many children’s
applications
Overall – Easy for a novice to installFast and easy to use interface
Overall Ubuntu is very similar to Vista Installation is one of the easiest I have
experienced Lots of applications Cost is a real benefit Speed appeared much better with Ubuntu
- May be significant with a Netbook - Signed up for Google Chrome for Linux - Not a fan of IE, Firefox or Opera
Questions
Following this presentation, would you consider trying Ubuntu?
What is one application that you feel would be missing with Ubuntu?
Questions?
ReferencesUBUNTU, (2009). Ubuntu Deskop Edition.
Retrieved July 27, 2009, from Ubuntu Web site: http://www.ubuntu.com
GIMP, (2009). GNU Image Manipulation Program. Retrieved July 27, 2009, from GIMP Web site: http://www.gimp.org
Wikipedia, (2009). Ubuntu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved July 27, 2009, from Wikipedia web site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu