Friday, November 19, 2010

Ubuntu







Ubuntu is an open source operating system with the intention of supplying an up-to-date, stable operating system for the normal computer user. In addition to stablility Ubuntu try to target ease of use and installation. Ubuntu can be used on almost anything including Desktops, Business PC’s, Notebooks and many others that are able to support x86 CPU or ARM CPUs, this has only been adapted in the 9.04 version.
One standard, but remarkable (because it outdoes Vista) feature of Ubuntu is the Compiz Fusion 3D desktop, which has enables some really cool effects. Of course, for this feature to function you need a 3D accelerated graphics card.
In terms of ease of use, Ubuntu outshines Vista without a doubt. But it is arguably limited when it comes to software. Most applications written for Windows have not been ported with Linux, and therefore you may not be able to get your favourite programs running on Ubuntu. However, I don’t think this is much of a problem, as there is a whole world of open source out there, which sometimes provide even better functionality.
An ideal alternative is VMware. They have created a server version of their software which is free. It essentially allows you to run multiple operating systems at the same time, by creating a virtual machine. So, you could have Vista and Ubuntu running at the same time, which can improve efficiency greatly, if you have to use both OS’.

review taken from a random site

ubuntu is awesome, nuff said

10 comments:

  1. I've heard about this OS called Gentoo. Anyone have any experiences with it? How does it compare with Ubuntu?

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  2. compfuzion its a great program ubuntu is great. i know i had a hard time remembering some command lines. overall great review.

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  3. Ubuntu? Gentoo? These words scare me and my Microsoft upbringing.

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  4. windows 7 is also cool...wait...huh?

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  5. <3 ubuntu! i'm triple booting ubuntu, win xp, and win7 on my PC right now, and while i think win7 is the most stable, ubuntu is definitely a close second especially for the price!

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  6. win7 rocks!!! never seen a better OS! My opinion..

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  7. im double booting win7 and ubuntu, win7 just for games, and ubuntu for pretty much everything, its damn awesome

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  8. but the gentleman at the Apple Store recommended I don't use it...wat do? haha

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