Ubuntu (Desktop Edition) Presented by, Barry, Elh Ibrahima ITEC400 Franklin University Professor Robert D’Andrea April 10, 2008 ___________________

Outline Definition (about Ubuntu) Definition (about Ubuntu) History (Ubuntu development process) History (Ubuntu development process) Meaning Name of Ubuntu Meaning Name of Ubuntu Ubuntu Philosophy Ubuntu Philosophy Sub-projects of Ubuntu Sub-projects of Ubuntu Basic Features of Ubuntu Basic Features of Ubuntu Hardware Requirements for Ubuntu Hardware Requirements for Ubuntu Current Releases Current Releases Some Screenshots of Ubuntu Some Screenshots of Ubuntu Conclusion Conclusion Questions / Answers Questions / Answers

Definition (about Ubuntu) Ubuntu is a free Linux distribution open source software for desktop, laptops, and servers. Ubuntu is a free Linux distribution open source software for desktop, laptops, and servers. Ubuntu include many applications such as web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and more. Ubuntu include many applications such as web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and more. Ubuntu is a derivative of the Debian GNU/Linux. Ubuntu is a derivative of the Debian GNU/Linux.

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History: (Ubuntu Development Process) 2004: Ubuntu released its first official product in October 2004, Version : Ubuntu released its first official product in October 2004, Version : Ubuntu community saw a dramatic growth in development team. 2005: Ubuntu community saw a dramatic growth in development team. 2006: Ubuntu project took a significant step with the release of its first "Long Term Support" (LTS) release. 2006: Ubuntu project took a significant step with the release of its first "Long Term Support" (LTS) release.

Meaning Name of Ubuntu Ubuntu is an African word that has been rendered several ways. Ubuntu is an African word that has been rendered several ways. Coming from Zulu, the word Ubuntu literally means “humaneness”. Coming from Zulu, the word Ubuntu literally means “humaneness”. The term itself has been paraphrased in many ways: The term itself has been paraphrased in many ways: “A person is a person because of other persons.” “A person is a person because of other persons.” “I am what I am because of what we all are.” “I am what I am because of what we all are.” “The belief in a universal bound of sharing that connects all humanity.” “The belief in a universal bound of sharing that connects all humanity.”

Sub-projects of Ubuntu Kubuntu and Xubuntu are official subprojects of the Ubuntu project. Kubuntu and Xubuntu are official subprojects of the Ubuntu project. These subprojects aim to bring the KDE and Xfce desktop environments to the Ubuntu core. These subprojects aim to bring the KDE and Xfce desktop environments to the Ubuntu core. Ubuntu uses GNOME for its desktop environment. Ubuntu uses GNOME for its desktop environment.

Basic Features of Ubuntu OpenOffice.org productivity suite. OpenOffice.org productivity suite. Internet browser Firefox. Internet browser Firefox. Instant messenger Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim). Instant messenger Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim). GIMP GIMP Games: Games: Sudoku Sudoku Chess Chess

Hardware requirements For version 7.10, the Ubuntu live CD requires at least 256 MB of RAM to run the desktop install CD. For version 7.10, the Ubuntu live CD requires at least 256 MB of RAM to run the desktop install CD. Processor: 700 MHz x86 processor for Desktop Edition, and 300 MHz x86 processor for Server Edition Processor: 700 MHz x86 processor for Desktop Edition, and 300 MHz x86 processor for Server Edition Ubuntu needs 4 GB of hard disk space Ubuntu needs 4 GB of hard disk space

Current Releases Ubuntu version 7.10 is the current release in use. Ubuntu version 7.10 is the current release in use. Ubuntu version 8.04: (Scheduled for April 24, 2008). Ubuntu version 8.04: (Scheduled for April 24, 2008).

Some Screenshots (Source: ubuntu.com)

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Conclusion All in all, Ubuntu’s popularity has climbed steadily since its 2004 release. It aims to provide users with a regular stable and security-supported snapshot of the best of the open source world. All in all, Ubuntu’s popularity has climbed steadily since its 2004 release. It aims to provide users with a regular stable and security-supported snapshot of the best of the open source world.

References Burt, J. (2006). Ubuntu to support Sun Niagara Platform. Retrieved on April 10, 2008 from Burt, J. (2006). Ubuntu to support Sun Niagara Platform. Retrieved on April 10, 2008 from Ubuntu.com. (2007). The Ubuntu Story. Retrieved on April 8, 2008, from Ubuntu.com. (2007). The Ubuntu Story. Retrieved on April 8, 2008, from Wikipedia.org. (2008). Definition of Ubuntu. Retrieved on April 8, 2008, from ion) Wikipedia.org. (2008). Definition of Ubuntu. Retrieved on April 8, 2008, from ion)

Questions? I’ll be glad to answer any questions you ask. I’ll be glad to answer any questions you ask.