Features
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.
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.
Spreadsheet - a tool to
calculate, analyse, and present your data in numerical reports or
charts.
Presentation - an easy,
and powerful tool for creating effective multimedia
presentations.
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! [NO comand line
required]
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
and Mac
architectures. At least 256 MB of RAM is required to run the desktop
install CD. Install requires at least 4 GB of disk space.
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