Introducing Ubuntu
Ubuntu is very popular flavor of the linux operating system. It has been around since 2004 with steady updates of two new editions per year. Ubuntu is based on the Debian operating system with the promise of a new operating system release every six months, something that no other Linux distribution does.
Ubuntu at a Glance
- Ubuntu is derived from the South African philosophy which means “Humanity Towards Others“.
- Ubuntu is Completely open source and entirely free of charge.
- Ubuntu is designed primarily for use on personal computers, although a server edition also exists.
- Focus on Ease of Use and Ease of Installation.
- Estimated global users of more than 12 million desktop users
Popularity?
Although Ubuntu still tops the list in Distrowatch, the popularity has been sliding since the introduction of the Unity interface. This might change with the Ubuntu 11.10 release which has an improved Unity interface and also supports Gnome3.
Getting Started
You can get started by downloading a copy of the latest Ubuntu release at http://www.ubuntu.com/download. You can find help and support resources from both the developers and the community. Listed below are a few of the most popular resources.
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