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Ubuntu Desktop Edition
Ubuntu
is one of the world’s most
popular open source operating systems. Ubuntu is a Linux-based
operating system that is community developed, updated regularly and
offered for free. Designed to be user friendly, the Ubuntu OS comes
with built-in software for office productivity (i.e., word processor,
spreadsheets and presentation applications), e-mail, calendar, chat,
web browsing, photos, and more.
Ubuntu has a fast and easy graphical installer right on the Desktop CD.
On a typical computer the installation should take you less
than 25
minutes.
What is Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that
is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers.
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.
Ubuntu Desktop Edition
With Ubuntu Desktop Edition you can surf the web,
read email, create
documents and spreadsheets, edit images and much more. Ubuntu has a
fast and easy graphical installer right on the Desktop CD. On a typical
computer the installation should take you less than 25 minutes.
Desktop Tour
The fastest way to see Ubuntu is to take the tour
Desktop simplicity
When you start your system for the first time
you'll
see a desktop that is clean and tidy, no desktop icons, and a default
theme that is easy on the eye.
Ubuntu 'Just Works'
We've done all the hard work for you. Once Ubuntu
is
installed, all the basics are in place so that your system will be
immediately usable.
A complete office productivity suite
OpenOffice contains a user interface and feature set that is
similar
to other office suites, and includes all the key desktop applications
you need, such as:
Word processor - for anything from writing a quick letter to producing
an entire book. More
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Spreadsheet
- a tool to calculate, analyse, and present your data in numerical
reports or charts. More
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Presentation
- an easy, and powerful tool for creating effective multimedia
presentations. More
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Edit and share files in other formats
Easily open, edit and share files with your
friends that have Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, KOffice or
StarOffice.
Quick and easy updates
The task bar contains an update area where we'll
notify
you when there are updates available for your system, from simple
security fixes to a complete version upgrade. The update facility
enables you to keep your system up-to-date with just a few clicks of
your mouse.
A vast library of free software
Need more software? Simply choose from thousands
of
software packages in the Ubuntu catalogue, all available to download
and install at the click of a button. And it's all completely free!
Help and support
You'll be able to find help using the desktop browser or online.
If you have a question about using Ubuntu, you can bet someone else has
already asked it. Our community has developed a range of documentation
that may contain the answer to your question, or give you ideas about
where to look.
This is also where you'll get access to free support from the Ubuntu
community in the chat and mailing
lists in many languages. Alternatively, you can purchase
professional support from the Canonical Global Support Services Team,
or local
providers.
Ubuntu in your local language
Ubuntu aims to be usable by as many people as
possible, which is why we
include the very best localisation and accessibility infrastructure
that the free software community has to offer.
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You can download Ubuntu, or request a
free CD from Canonical.
System Requirements
Ubuntu is available for PC, 64-Bit PC and Intel
based
Mac architectures. At least 256 MB of RAM is required to run the
alternate install CD (384MB of RAM is required to use the live CD based
installer). Install requires at least 4 GB of disk space.
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