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UbuntuWe support people that use Ubuntu at home or in business. Ubuntu plays well with other operating systems, which allows you to network other Linux servers and workstations and also with proprietary servers and workstations. An Operating System for EveryoneUbuntu is one of the most up to date and rapidly enhanced Linux distributions that are available on the Internet. Ubuntu offers the benefit of growing user base and support community. In addition Ubuntu installs easily from a single CD, which includes all the necessary internet applications for e-mail and web browsing plus Open Office for word processing, presentations, data bases and spreadsheets. Ubuntu is an African word which means "humanity to others" or "I am what I am because of who we all are" and intends to apply this idea to the world of software. Ubuntu is built on the concept that everything "should just work," and to a large extent this has been proven to be true. Ubuntu can operate form both a command line interface or GNOME window manager. Ubuntu includes a standard set of application software that can be installed by request using the internet for free. In addition Ubuntu is compatible with more then 16,000 applications that are available in the wider Debian software universe. Ubuntu is a good choice for a variety of computing environments and can provide support for a vast range of users from the household user with a single computer, small office home office (SOHO) networks, large corporate enterprises and anything else in between. You can also save money by extending the life of older hardware. Ubuntu can easily support older hardware configurations longer and lets you save more money by avoiding unnecessary hardware upgrades. Everything Just WorksUbuntu fits on a single CD which contains everything you need to get up and running, including application software as well as several programs that give you direct access to the 16,000+ items of software available through the Debian software universe. Ubuntu uses the synaptic package manager makes it easy to install and maintaining this software from the internet. Ubuntu provides a core operating system framework and graphical user interface (GUI) desktop comprised entirely of free software. Freedom of ChoiceUbuntu lets you choose from three different graphical user interfaces as your desktop environment. Ubuntu uses the GNOME desktop, Kubuntu uses the K-Desktop Environment (KDE) and Xubuntu uses the Xcfe a lightweight desktop environment as your graphical user interface. All three Ubuntu distributions use the same core operating system, only the desktop interfaces are different. Ubuntu distributions include Internet client these applications: Firefox Mozilla's open source web browser, Ximian's Evolution an enhanced e-mail, contact management and calendar application and OpenOffice.org an open source office suite which is compatible with MS-Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) data formats. Open Office can also convent documents to the Portable Document Format (PDF) to make them available to everyone on the internet. Ubuntu also includes of the latest C/C++ compilers and interactive software development environments (IDE), the newest version of the Apache web server, and the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS), which supports more than a thousand different printers. 64-Bit UbuntuUbuntu fully supports AMD64 and Intel EM64T processors, and we recommend that you use the 64-bit CD Version of Ubuntu to get the maximum benefit from these new advanced processors. Linux was the first operating system to support this new technology by utilizing the power of the x86-64 bit architecture. Ubuntu on Multi-Core and Multi-CPU MachinesDual-Core processors from Intel, AMD, and Power began to appear in summer of 2005. Linux was at the leading edge by supporting dual-core processors. Ubuntu natively supports dual core, and significant speed enhancements can be expected by using them. Dual-Core Machines are widely available in both workstation and server configurations. Ubuntu automatically supports multiple-CPU based motherboards, and you will be able to take advantage of the benefits of symmetric multiprocessors (SMPs) in more advanced computing environments that require greater CPU power. Big IronUbuntu can support 16 processor chips (16-way) on a single motherboard which exceeds the requirements of most businesses. Typically, single processor systems and dual processor workstations or servers will meet the needs of most small businesses. Ubuntu can address up to 64GB of RAM Memory, allow individual file sizes in excess of 2GB, and [theoretically] host the demands of billions of users. Ubuntu for BusinessBusiness owners can save a great deal of money by jumping off the proprietary software licensing and forced upgrade band wagon and switching to a free software solution. Ubuntu not only avoids any need for licensing accounting and the threat of software audits, but also provides realistic free alternative to many types of proprietary software. Ubuntu is easy to install on a network and is compatible with other operating systems, systems such as Windows, Mac OS X, and UNIX. Your staff should quickly adapt by using familiar Internet and productivity tools, while your business gets the rewarded with stability, security, and a virus-free computing the Ubuntu has to offer. Ubuntu supports the creation and use of an inexpensive yet efficient work environment. By eliminating the costs of maintaining software licenses, you can acquire productive and efficient multi-user system for less than the cost of just the proprietary software licenses alone. These cost savings can be applied to training your staff or purchasing notebook computers, providing remote access capabilities to your network or just added to your profit margin. Ubuntu at HomeUbuntu desktop distribution includes a special set of preselected software packages that are installed on your hard drive; these applications are suitable for both small office/home office (SOHO) and household computer users. The Ubuntu desktop distribution contains numerous software applications for document management, printing, communication, and for just having fun. Ubuntu can support wireless (802.11a/b/g) networking and is a great replacement for an out-dated operating system on an aging notebook computer. A standard Ubuntu desktop installation requires only 2GB of hard drive space and should easily fit on the smaller hard drives that were installed on some of the older Pentium II & III systems. It also installs administrative tools, word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and web browser applications, a variety of text editors and a photo editing software. Ubuntu runs directly from a GNOME-based X11 desktop, with support for sound and running applications form the command line using the terminal application. Ubuntu makes it easy for you to connect to the Internet. Ubuntu supports both dialup and high speed broadband connections, such as cable modems or digital subscriber line (DSL). Internet connections are more secure when you use Linux, since Linux viruses are rare in the wild and exist mainly as experiments in Computer Science Labs. Most malicious software attacks can be prevented by using a firewall, such as Firestarter an open source firewall application, a dedicated firewall appliance (e.g. Hot Brick SOHO 401W) or any other firewall based router. Digital Photographers can use the gThumb or F-Spot applications to download, organize, and manage digital pictures. Then, they can edit them using one of the finest digital image editors in the world: the GIMP. Without paying the hundreds of dollars for that other popular photo processing application. Ubuntu can be used to manage an extensive collection of pictures, record and mix music for use in home videos, to share printers, manage digital recording of your favorite TV shows, provide secure remote access via the internet while you are on the road, and listen to your favorite music. Test Drive UbuntuTest Driving Ubuntu is extremely easy thanks to the integration with a Live CD, as long as you always backup your data. Meaning that you can decide to if you want to proceed with the installation or return to the operating system that you already have. Ubuntu installs a set of standard application allowing you to add to this depending on your specific requirements. A combination of tools enables you to acquire and install the software that you need from the CD or over the internet. So, you can use your computer as either a workstation or a server and choose which applications best suit your needs. Test driving Ubuntu is very easy all you have to do is boot from the Ubuntu CD, first to make sure that your system can support Ubuntu. Then, you can run Ubuntu from the installation CD and do just about anything that you like to become comfortable with using Ubuntu. You can boot up from the installation disc as many times as you want, without destroying any data that you have on your hard drive. If you would like to get your own copy of Ubuntu, Kubuntu or Xubuntu you can use the buttons below:    Ubuntu SupportWe help people at work or in their home learn how to use the Ubuntu operating system, in the Greater Orlando Florida Area, which includes Melbourne, and Cocoa Beach, Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard Counties and the Space Coast. We also welcome people any where to call us if they are have any questions about Ubuntu or any other Linux based software innovation. Software Freedom Innovations  Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu and Canonical are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd. |