All about Ubuntu

A Quick guide for a Ubuntu beginner

What is Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Linux system developed by a community who believe in the word “FREE” in its all sense. I am not sure if it is very right if I say Ubuntu derived from Debian. As per Ubuntu team , this Linux flavor will be available for FREE for any purpose (Commercial or Personal) and all the software packaged with this will be absolutely free. It is great to hear that Ubuntu is competing with Windows on its GUI side which was always a drawback for any Linux flavors. This might be the one of the major reason for Ubuntu to become so popular in very short period.

What is the meaning of Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a word that speaks to our interconnectedness and the responsibility to each other that flows from our connection – So it is all about sharing and our responsibility to share for FREE Another meaning of Ubuntu ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’

What is Ubuntu Promise (according to me)

- You will get Everything you need in one CD – You will get all the Updates for free – Ubuntu CD contains only free software

What does Ubuntu contains

-Word processor – Spreadsheet – Presentation – Email Client – Web Browser – Photo Editor – Music and Video Player -IM Clients Many more …..

Who all supports Ubuntu

Alacos – support desktop migration
Arkeia – Data protection
Centrify – Identity Management
IBM – Database Management
MySQL – Database Management
Openbravo – ERP for all
Opera – Browser
Real – Video / Audio Playback
and more and more and more …

Different versions of Ubuntu

Edubuntu
Educational version of Ubuntu , which is based on GNome desktop manager.

Kubuntu
Ubuntu with KDE Desktop manger with Photo management , power management , Networking.

Gobuntu
You should go for Gobuntu, If you are looking to build a free software distribution based on Ubuntu

From where can i get Ubuntu
Ubuntu download : http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download

Ultimate help for Ubuntu

Ubuntu Help – https://help.ubuntu.com

Migrating from windows to Ubuntu https://help.ubuntu.com/8.10/switching/index.html

I will be updating you more details regarding Ubuntu Installation and troubleshooting
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