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Ubuntu (Desktop Edition)

Ubuntu (Desktop Edition). Presented by , Barry, Elh Ibrahima ITEC400 Franklin University Professor Robert D’Andrea April 10, 2008 ___________________. Outline. Definition (about Ubuntu) History (Ubuntu development process) Meaning Name of Ubuntu Ubuntu Philosophy

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Ubuntu (Desktop Edition)

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  1. Ubuntu (Desktop Edition) Presented by, Barry, Elh Ibrahima ITEC400 Franklin University Professor Robert D’Andrea April 10, 2008 ___________________

  2. Outline • Definition (about Ubuntu) • History (Ubuntu development process) • Meaning Name of Ubuntu • Ubuntu Philosophy • Sub-projects of Ubuntu • Basic Features of Ubuntu • Hardware Requirements for Ubuntu • Current Releases • Some Screenshots of Ubuntu • Conclusion • Questions / Answers

  3. Definition (about Ubuntu) • Ubuntu is a free Linux distribution open source software for desktop, laptops, and servers. • Ubuntu include many applications such as web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and more. • Ubuntu is a derivative of the Debian GNU/Linux.

  4. (Source: ubuntu.com)

  5. History:(Ubuntu Development Process) • 2004: Ubuntu released its first official product in October 2004, Version 4.10 • 2005: Ubuntu community saw a dramatic growth in development team. • 2006: Ubuntu project took a significant step with the release of its first "Long Term Support" (LTS) release.

  6. Meaning Name of Ubuntu • Ubuntu is an African word that has been rendered several ways. • Coming from Zulu, the word Ubuntu literally means “humaneness”. • The term itself has been paraphrased in many ways: • “A person is a person because of other persons.” • “I am what I am because of what we all are.” • “The belief in a universal bound of sharing that connects all humanity.”

  7. Sub-projects of Ubuntu • Kubuntu and Xubuntu are official subprojects of the Ubuntu project. • These subprojects aim to bring the KDE and Xfce desktop environments to the Ubuntu core. • Ubuntu uses GNOME for its desktop environment.

  8. Basic Features of Ubuntu • OpenOffice.org productivity suite. • Internet browser Firefox. • Instant messenger Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim). • GIMP • Games: • Sudoku • Chess

  9. Hardware requirements • For version 7.10, the Ubuntu live CD requires at least 256 MB of RAM to run the desktop install CD. • Processor: 700 MHz x86 processor for Desktop Edition, and 300 MHz x86 processor for Server Edition • Ubuntu needs 4 GB of hard disk space

  10. Current Releases • Ubuntu version 7.10 is the current release in use. • Ubuntu version 8.04: (Scheduled for April 24, 2008).

  11. Some Screenshots (Source: ubuntu.com)

  12. Some Screenshots (cont.) (Source: cybernetnews.com)

  13. Conclusion All in all, Ubuntu’s popularity has climbed steadily since its 2004 release. It aims to provide users with a regular stable and security-supported snapshot of the best of the open source world.

  14. References • Burt, J. (2006). Ubuntu to support Sun Niagara Platform. Retrieved on April 10, 2008 from http://www.eweek.com • Ubuntu.com. (2007). The Ubuntu Story. Retrieved on April 8, 2008, from http://www.ubuntu.com/community/ubuntustory • Wikipedia.org. (2008). Definition of Ubuntu. Retrieved on April 8, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_(Linux_distribution)

  15. Questions? • I’ll be glad to answer any questions you ask.

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