Monday, May 28, 2007

Is Ubuntu Linux for You, Too?

This is just a small tutorial showing that ubuntu is as good as windows and supporting all kinds of softies and devices.

Main things included like mp3,dvds,digicam,ipod etc...

Show how its good and why its useful. All above this, its a open source so you don't need to give a penny for it!

When Dell Computer announced it was making the Ubuntu operating system available as a preinstalled option on select Inspiron notebook and Dimension and XPS desktop models in late May, Linux geeks and open-source advocates started hopping with joy. But what's in it for the non-geek computer user? And what is Ubuntu, anyway?

Ubuntu is a free, Linux-based operating system distributed by Canonical. It appeared in October 2004 and has since won over waves of converts, including high-profile geeks like Cory Doctorow. Even Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell runs Ubuntu 7.04, nicknamed "Feisty Fawn," on his personal laptop.

The Dell computers hit the shelves today, and other banner PC manufacturers like Toshiba are expected to follow suit with their own models soon.You should take this time to familiarize yourself with exactly what's in store if and when you pick up one of these machines.

If you ever need help getting started with the open-source OS, the user community at places like Ubuntu Forums tends to be pretty patient with newbie inquiries. That's important, because Ubuntu will prompt many questions.
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