What is Ubuntu linux?

Ubuntu Linux is an operating system, like Microsoft Windows or Mac OSX, but with the huge difference of being totally free and Open Source. It can be installed on basically any PC, Mac, or notebook. It is owned by no company, as it is being developed by community of people all around the world.

Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you'll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.

Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing.

The latest Ubuntu release brings the best of open source together on a platform that is here to stay with 3 years of free updates. With hundreds of improvements and the addition of the latest version of Firefox amongst other outstanding applications, more and more users are assessing why Ubuntu wins more and more converts with every release.

Productivity tools: Ubuntu supports all of your favourite web-based mail programs like Yahoo(TM) or Gmail (TM). But for the office, Evolution provides all the calendering, contacts and full function office email you need. Pidgin IM also puts you in instant touch with colleagues and integrates with your personal IM services simply and easily.

Browsing: Including Mozilla Firefox (Beta 5) - tested and stabilised for a platform. Faster, safer and themed for Ubuntu.

Photos: Upload from your camera or phone to F-Spot and manage, tag, share and sort your photos and upload easily to you favourite social networking sites.

Music and video: Plug in your PSP, iPod, MP3 player; share playlists with your friends; buy in the creative commons online music stores, stream more live radio and plug in more devices with UPnP.

Office applications: Word processing, spreadsheets and presentations can all be delivered through Open Office. And, they completely integrate with the proprietary office applications out there. The big difference is that they are free.

Accessibility: At the core of the Ubuntu philosophy is the belief that computing is for everyone and access should be free and complete whatever your economic or physical circumstances. Ubuntu is one of the most accessible desktop operating systems around.

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Who is using Ubuntu?

Check out who and why is using Ubuntu Linux. Read the stories below.

James, Small Business Owner

I first realised how much I disliked Windows after using a friend's Mac.
When I saw that some people didn't have to struggle with Windows, and that there was 'another way', I couldn't wait to rid myself of Microsoft's rubbish!

Whilst browsing the web, I kept finding references to Linux, so I decided to give that a go. After some research, I decided that Ubuntu would be the best place to start.

I installed it about two years ago and have never looked back!

Now I hate it whenever I have to use a Windows system on other people's pc's. It's so frustrating compared to Ubuntu, and I don't understand why people put up with it. I think it's because they simply aren't aware that there is an alternative.

I've had the odd problem here and there, but the community support is phenomenal and any problem I have had has been sorted out extremely quickly by volunteers.

I have been using Ubuntu ever since I first tried it two years ago.
I have not had one single system crash, and my pc runs just as fast as it did when I first installed it. I never turn my pc off, and it's permanently connected to the internet.

I'd like to see a Windows box do the same....

HiZaM, Student

I started with Ubuntu a year ago, after some time everything was customized to the way i like and everything was as fast as i wanted it to be. it's one of the best OS you can find and the easiest and cheapest one out. try it you'll be satisfied. The things it can do the ways that can be done, its amazing the years that passed without doing it this easier way.

Shepherd Nhongo, Systems Engineer

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I am running 100% UBUNTU Desktop & I love it.

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