Many people don't use Linux as it is not user-friendly when compared to that of windows. But one thing that makes Linux better than that of windows is that Linux is immune to Viruses, Trojan, Spy ware, which would destroy windows OS without better protection such as Antivirus & anti-spyware. Linux also boots up faster when compared to that of windows.
There are many Operating system based on Linux : Red Hat, Fedora, Kubuntu, Debian, SuSE, Gentoo, Mandriva etc.
Ubuntu is an entirely open source operating system built around the Linux kernel. Based on Debian, one of the most widely acclaimed, technologically advanced, and well-supported distributions, Ubuntu aims to create a distribution that provides an up-to-date and coherent Linux system for desktop and server computing. Ubuntu includes a number of carefully selected Programs from Ubuntu Software Center which allows easy installation and clean removal of programs.
Ubuntu is easy to use and it comes with thousands of free applications. Ubuntu works with your existing PC files, printers, cameras & MP3 Players.
Features:
- Ubuntu includes Mozilla Firefox for fast & safe web browsing. You can also install Google Chromium from Ubuntu Software Center.
- OpenOffice.org is fully compatible with Microsoft Office and has everything you need to create professional documents, spreadsheets and presentations. OpenOffice.org is easy to use, packed with the features you need and completely free.
- The Ubuntu Software Center gives you instant access to thousands of open-source and carefully selected free applications. And now you can buy apps too. Browse software in categories including: education, games, sound and video, graphics, programming and office. All the applications are easy to find, easy to install and easy to buy.
- Get chatting with Empathy. Quickly integrate your chat accounts from Yahoo, Gmail, MSN, Jabber, AOL, QQ and many more. Evolution Mail provides easy, intuitive email.
- Ubuntu's new Me Menu lets you access your Facebook and Twitter accounts straight from the desktop. You can connect to all your favourite chat channels and make updates through a single window. Being connected for work or fun has never been so easy.
- New in 10.10. Ubuntu's music player includes an integrated store, so you can buy and download new tracks with just a few clicks. And thanks to Ubuntu One's file-syncing magic you can stream your music uninterrupted to your Android device or iPhone.
- Ubuntu is chock full of apps to help you manage, fix and share your photos with the world, whatever gadget you use to take them. Support for cameras and phones is legendary and all without drivers. And Shotwell allows you to manage and share your pictures easily - on all the most popular photo and social network sites. And did we mention the apps are free?
- Watch all your favourite content from YouTube, iPlayer, and MSN Player. Play your own videos with Movie Player or use Pitivi to edit your videos.
- Ubuntu loads quickly on any computer, but it's super-fast on newer machines. After loading, opening a browser takes seconds, unlike other operating systems that leave you staring at the screen, waiting to get online.
- The Ubuntu Software Centre offers hundreds of games, including puzzles, adventures, tactical challenges and more. All free to choose and free to use.
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