What is Ubuntu? Ubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of
expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser,
office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more. Ubuntu is an
open-source alternative to Windows and Office. You don't need a new
computer, you need a new operating system.
A safe a reliable alternative to Windows that was written by computer users from
around the world to free the personal computer from chains of corporate designed
operating systems. Ubuntu has nothing to hide - no secret agendas.
It's not designed to make you buy a new computer each time it is upgraded.
Ubuntu is open to all users, of all languages and abilities. Ubuntu will
boot and run right from the CD. You don't need to install it to your
computer until you are ready to.
Ubuntu was written to prevent virus and spyware attacks through the Internet
from the beginning. Because of this the number of viruses alive are just a
tiny fraction of what the larger commercial operating systems have. At
home, at school or at work, it contains all the applications you will ever need,
from word processing and email applications, to Web server software and
programming tools It even makes it easy to find thousands of free software
applications and updates as they become available.
Create
Complete Office Productivity Suite
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Compatible with Microsoft Office - Easily open, edit and share
Microsoft Office and other popular application files with your friends.
Full-Featured Paint Program - All the tools you need to design,
paint and illustrate your projects.
Communicate
Safe, Easy Web Browsing - Full featured Web browser including
tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, search, and live bookmarks.
Effortless Instant Messaging - Stay in touch with your friends -
works with AIM, Yahoo, MSN and more.
Integrated Email and Calendar - Your email the way you want it -
simply check your email, create a calendar or search for a contact.
Play
Intuitive Music and Videos - Store, search and browse your library
and listen to Internet radio with the full featured media player.
Easy Editing and Uploading of Photos - Import your photos from your
hard drive, camera, or iPod.
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PC/Mac System Requirements:*
300 MHz x86 processor
64 MB of RAM
4 GB of Hard Disk space (for full installation and swap space)
VGA Graphics Card capable of 640 x 480 resolution
CD-ROM drive or network card
Ubuntu will only run on Intel based Macs
* Windows and Mac programs do not run under Ubuntu
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