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UBUNTU – linux for human beings Morozov G. Supervision: Lozovskaya T.

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So…What is Linux? Linux (often pronounced lee-nucks) is an operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually more expensive operating systemsLinux (often pronounced lee-nucks) is an operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually more expensive operating systems Linux is a remarkably complete operating system, including a graphical user interface, complete networking and peripheral devices support. It is distributed using the Free Software Foundation's copyleft stipulationsLinux is a remarkably complete operating system, including a graphical user interface, complete networking and peripheral devices support. It is distributed using the Free Software Foundation's copyleft stipulations Linux is suggested as a possible publicly-developed alternative to the desktop predominance of Microsoft Windows. Although Linux is popular among users it still remains far behind Windows in popularity with end-users

What is Ubuntu? Ubuntu (pronounced oo-BOON-to) is a Linux-based operating system that is open sourced (free)Ubuntu (pronounced oo-BOON-to) is a Linux-based operating system that is open sourced (free) Ubuntu is an African concept meaning “humanity towards others”Ubuntu is an African concept meaning “humanity towards others” Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd. owned by South African billionaire Mark Shuttlewort – the Ubuntu creatorUbuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd. owned by South African billionaire Mark Shuttlewort – the Ubuntu creator

Why Ubuntu? Ubuntu has strong focus on usability and ease of installationUbuntu has strong focus on usability and ease of installation Ubuntu comes with lots of programs preinstalled (OpenOffice, Firefox web- browser, games, tweak tools)Ubuntu comes with lots of programs preinstalled (OpenOffice, Firefox web- browser, games, tweak tools) Ubuntu is absolutely freeUbuntu is absolutely free

System requirments Current version – 8.10 Intrepid IbexCurrent version – 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Next version – 9.04 Jaunty JackalopeNext version – 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope 256 Mb RAM256 Mb RAM 3 Gb hard drive space3 Gb hard drive space Can be dual booted with currents OS or used from a live CD in a fully efficient modeCan be dual booted with currents OS or used from a live CD in a fully efficient mode

Ubuntu 8.10 distro includes Firefox 3 web-browserFirefox 3 web-browser Thunderbird and Evolution Thunderbird and Evolution OpenOffice suitOpenOffice suit Gimp (Photoshop-like editor)Gimp (Photoshop-like editor) Music and video playersMusic and video players Mini-gamesMini-games

Summary Pro: Open source (and free)Open source (and free) Every 6 months upgrade availableEvery 6 months upgrade available Compatible with MS programsCompatible with MS programs Many add-ons availableMany add-ons available No key codes, activation, registrationNo key codes, activation, registration High performance. No more slow PC!High performance. No more slow PC! New generation of desktop themesNew generation of desktop themes Long term excellent no-wait supportLong term excellent no-wait support No viruses almostNo viruses almost Fast release cycleFast release cycle

Summary Con’s: Drivers for peripherals are not always availableDrivers for peripherals are not always available PC games are not compatiblePC games are not compatible No non-free video and audio codec's preinstalled (mp3,mp4,divx,ffdshow)No non-free video and audio codec's preinstalled (mp3,mp4,divx,ffdshow) Not all PC programs are compatibleNot all PC programs are compatible

How to get Ubuntu The three ways to acquire: Download from the Internet ( or local mirror)Download from the Internet ( or local mirror) Get a CD with Ubuntu absolutely free directly to you post-box ( a CD with Ubuntu absolutely free directly to you post-box ( Ask me or refer to the ASDP chair (you’ll be pleasantly provided with a free copy of Ubuntu). No beer even:)Ask me or refer to the ASDP chair (you’ll be pleasantly provided with a free copy of Ubuntu). No beer even:)

Ubuntu alternatives Ubuntu (with Gnome)Ubuntu (with Gnome) Kubuntu (with KDE)Kubuntu (with KDE) Xubuntu (with Xfce) for slower PC’sXubuntu (with Xfce) for slower PC’s Edubuntu (for educational purposes)Edubuntu (for educational purposes) GobuntuGobuntu Goobuntu (directly from Google)Goobuntu (directly from Google)

References ubuntu.comubuntu.com wiki.ubuntu.comwiki.ubuntu.com shipit.ubuntu.comshipit.ubuntu.com ubuntuforums.orgubuntuforums.org