This is an Introduction to Ubuntu. Ubuntu Linux is a computer operating system based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution.

1. An Introduction to begin
By Manish Mishra

2. Ubuntu Linux is a computer operating system based on the Debian
GNU/Linux distribution.
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It also has a wide range of pre-installed applications and many
more readily available at the click of the mouse, and an ever-
growing user community.
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It is distributed as Free and open source software.
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Ubuntu is designed primarily for desktop use, although netbook
and server editions exist as well.
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Meaning of the word “Ubuntu”:
Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'

3. Philosophy of Ubuntu
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Software should be free and accessible to all
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Every computer user:
- Should have the freedom to download, run, copy,
distribute, study, share, change and improve their
software for any purpose, without paying licensing fees.
- Should be able to use their software in the language of
their choice.

4. Ubuntu software is free. Always was, always will be.
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Free software gives everyone the freedom to use it
however they want and share with whoever they like.
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Release Philosophy of Ubuntu:
The development team follows a time-based release
cycle (every six months), not a feature-driven one.

5. The Ubuntu Linux Community
- When you start to use Linux, you become part of this community.
One of the benefits of membership is that you’re never far from finding a
solution to a problem. The community likes to congregate online around
forums and newsgroups, which you can join in order to find help.
- Being part of a community is not just about getting free technical
support. It’s about sharing knowledge. Linux was created to be shared
among those who want to use it. There are no restrictions, apart from
one.
- When you learn something, don’t be afraid to share this knowledge
with others. “Giving something back” is an important part of the Linux
community

6. Ubuntu VS. Windows
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Open Source – Unlike Windows, Linux distributions are
open source and the source code can be edited and
modified to the most to suit your needs.
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Free Software – Every application and software on
Linux is free and open source. You don’t need to worry
about licenses anymore and you can always find a better
and free Linux alternative to a Windows application.
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Ubuntu Community Help – Ubuntu has a very active
support and help community where you can get answer
to your questions and problems in minutes.

7. - Easy Upgrade – You can upgrade Linux Ubuntu through the package
manager and all applications can be installed/updated through it.
- Experience Live – Linux Ubuntu CDs come with a pre-installed OS
environment which allows you to run the OS without even installing it.
- Disk space - Ubuntu takes at most a quarter of the disk space that
Vista and Windows 7 takes.
- Regular releases - With Ubuntu, you have the equivalent of a service
pack every six months. Between those releases, on average, you’ll get
bug and security fixes every week.

8. - Linux doesn’t have the virus problems - Although it is
possible to create a virus to target Linux systems, the design
of the system itself makes it very difficult to become infected.
- No Spyware - Not just spyware but none of those funny
applications that keep doing things in the background.

9. How is Ubuntu Funded?
Ubuntu is sponsored by the UK-based company Canonical
Ltd., owned by South African entrepreneur Mark
Shuttleworth. Canonical generates revenue by selling
technical support and services tied to Ubuntu, while the
operating system itself is entirely free of charge.

10. 20+ Reasons to use
Ubuntu Linux instead
of Windows

11. Ubuntu is Free. (Saved ~ $250)
You don’t have to buy Office (Word, Power-point, Excel etc.) separately. It
comes with OpenOffice/Libre Office preinstalled. (Saved ~ $200)
You don’t have to buy costly hardware for the basic need. (RAM. Processor,
HDD etc.)
You are free from Viruses so you don’t have to buy another upgrade of Norton
or any other Antivirus software. (Saved ~ $75)
When you have installed Ubuntu, you don’t have to install anything else to get
you started with your productivity.
You don’t have to wait for years for the bugs to get fixed. You can track them
down in Ubuntu

12. You can update everything on your system with just one update manager. No
need to run separate Update manger for all the softwares you installed.
(Saves your system resources.)
Don’t get tired restarting your computer all the time. You do it almost never
with Ubuntu.
You are free from Pirated softwares. With Ubuntu you can share it with as
many people as you want and it is LEGAL
Don’t have to bother searching the web for new softwares. Ubuntu gets a
whole lot of software free of cost to you
Play hundreds of games for Free.
Your PC won’t get slower day by day. It happens in Windows only

13. Use MSN, AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Gtalk, Yahoo and many more with a single program. No need to
install separate software for the same thing.
Tired of managing multiple windows on your screen. You can use workspaces to manage your
work
You old computer will get a second life. Because Ubuntu does not need those high resources
as Windows
With Ubuntu, you are always free. Free as in Freedom and in Free Beer. Ubuntu is free and
will always remain free. (Saves ~ $200 every 2 years when Microsoft releases a new version of
its operating system and you have to buy it.
All future upgrades of Ubuntu are provided free of cost. Upgrades are released every 6
months.
Upgrades are installed automatically. You don’t have to bother about losing your data and
redoing lots of personalization. *Edit* The updates are installed with your permission and
only if you want them…not in the background without you knowing it

14. Thousand of user are there to help you with when you are stuck. Become a part of
Ubuntuforums .
You will get free and Long Term Support (LTS) for Ubuntu. Ubuntu 12.04 Desktop
version also will get a LTS.