Ubuntu is the ultimate free operating system which us widely revered for it's ease of use and powerful features.
Ubuntu epitomizes everything that open source software is all about -
free, quality software that works well and looks good. The latest
version of Ubuntu "Maverick Meerkat" is packed with new features aimed at bringing Ubuntu to a wider market by making it easier than ever to use.
This download is for the Windows installer version
of Ubuntu which installs Ubuntu on your system just like any other
application you might install in Windows. It's the easiest and safest
way of installing Ubuntu for the first time because you can easily
remove it if you find you don't like it. If you do like it, you can
download the desktop version which you'll then have to transfer to a CD or USB stick to install correctly.
Ubuntu allows you to do everything that Windows allows you to do with
bonus that everything from the word processor to the e-mail client is
free and it's fast. Ubuntu comes with Mozilla Firefox preinstalled although you can choose Google Premium from the fantastic Ubuntu Software Centre. One of the big stars of Ubuntu is Open Office which provides you with everything that Microsoft Office has. The IM client is Empathy IM and the mail client is Evolution Mail although you can install Skype and Thunderbird if you prefer. Other apps included in Ubuntu include Me Menu which gives you access to Facebook, Twitter and Identi.ca plus The GIMP, Flickr and Shotwell for image editing.
The major innovation in 10.10 however is the integration of a music store. Ubuntu's music player includes an integrated store, so you can buy and download new tracks. In addition, Ubuntu One's
file-syncing means you can stream your music uninterrupted to your
Android device or iPhone. This file syncing capability extends to other
files and folders too. For video fans, you can still watch clips in
YouTube, iPlayer, and MSN Player as well as play your own videos with
Movie Player or you can use Pitivi to edit your videos. For game fans, there's lots of games to choose from in the Ubuntu Software Center including puzzles, adventures, strategy games and more - all for free.
One of the major benefits of Ubuntu however is simply its awesome speed.
If you're used the the sluggishness of Windows, you're in for a treat.
However, the major downside of Ubuntu is that it can be hard to get
components in your PC to work with it. There is no driver center
as such, meaning finding drivers to run your WiFi card, mouse-pad etc
can be very hard. However, most newer laptops and PCs should have no
problems being supported from the start.
Ubuntu is a fantastic example of how open source software can
compete with the big guns. If you can get it working smoothly on your
PC, you may never look back.
Pros
- Completely free operating system
- Very quick and easy to use
- Easy Windows installer
- Ubuntu One syncs with mobile devices
Cons
- Can be difficult to install external components
- Tricky to get used to after using Windows
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. There's a new desktop and server release every six months so you'll always have the the latest and greatest applications that the open source world has to offer.
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