Simplicity
Ubuntu Linux is the most simple to use Operating System available today. Most of problems for Ubuntu first-time users come from their bad habits that come from usage of only one operating system ever.
As a matter of fact, novice computer users are found to master computer skills faster using Ubuntu Linux than any other Operating System. If you don't believe it imagine how intuitive is pressing "Start" button if you want to turn off computer?
Once you find yourself master the basic usage of the Ubuntu system (that should not take more than a day or two) you will notice that you can do your work much faster and more comfortably than before. Then you will realize that there is even far more that you are able to do with your system. You can comfortably work with the predefined default settings, or you can configure your computer to fit your requirements in a level possible never before.
If you are still undecided, you should know that you can run Ubuntu operating system straight from CD (no need for installation). Since current release you can even install and uninstall Ubuntu as a normal program in your Microsoft Windows, without the need of creating partitions, removing Windows, etc.
Who is using Ubuntu?
Check out who and why is using Ubuntu Linux. Read the stories below.
Narayana Moorthy, Retired Mining Engineer.
My problem with UBUNTU earlier versions was partitioning and accessing network. Now with a Wubi installation, I run a duel boot with
vista Ultimate 64 bit and Ubuntu 8.04 AMD 64. The driver support is amazing and all my peripherals work without myself having to do anything about it. This is just great and though I have no problems with Vista Ultimate as well, Ubuntu definitely is faster and is the preferred OS for the family.
Thanks for the team that put such a hard work in bringing out this excellent version.
Keaton James P., Student Tech Support
I first discovered Linux when I started doing tech support work at my school about 2 and a half years ago. Back then, we used Fedora Core 4 thin client servers and despite how spartan the setup was, I was so taken by the open source philosophy that I petitioned a friend of mine, a Linux guru, as to what distribution I should use. Sure enough, he suggested Ubuntu.
Now, I'm running the latest version of Kubuntu on my home computer, and even play Steam games through wine! I'm learning to write C, truly mastering the Linux system, and my school even uses Ubuntu Server on it's webserver and will shortly be switching to Edubuntu for our thin clients!
Ubuntu, despite what the critics say, is my favorite distribution because it's so quick and flexible. I can sit down at a workstation with an ubuntu CD and have a working OS in 30 minutes, a customized setup in an hour.
Thanks, to everyone on the Ubuntu team!
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....
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