This document summarizes a presentation about Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. It discusses what Ubuntu is, including that it is a free GNU/Linux operating system. It outlines the key features of Ubuntu like its easy of use, thousands of free applications, integration of online services, and support for 5 years on LTS releases. The presentation promotes Ubuntu for its freedoms and advantages compared to other systems.
2. What is Ubuntu?
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Operating System
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GNU/Linux Distribution
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Free Software
3. What is an Operating System?
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Operating system is a software
collection of applications, libraries, and
developer tools, plus a program to
allocate resources and talk to the
hardware, known as a kernel.
4. What is a GNU/Linux Distro?
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GNU/Linux Distro is a Distribution of
GNU Operating System which uses a
program named “Linux” as it's kernel
instead of “GNU Hurd”
5. What is Free Software?
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Free software is a matter of liberty, not
price. To understand the concept,
think of “free” as in “free speech”.
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Free software is a matter of the users'
freedom to run, copy, distribute, study,
change and improve the software
6. Freedoms in Free Software
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Run the program, for any purpose
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Study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs.
Access to the source code is a precondition for this
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Redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
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Improve the program, and release your improvements to the
public, so that the whole community benefits. Access to the
source code is a precondition for this.
7. Ubuntu Philosphy
We believe that every computer user:
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Should have the freedom to download, run, copy, distribute, study, share,
change and improve their software for any purpose, without paying
licensing fees.
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Should be able to use their software in the language of their choice.
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Should be able to use all software regardless of disability.
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Our philosophy is reflected in the software we produce, the way we
distribute it and our licensing terms, too
8. Ubuntu for you
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Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu
operating system powers millions of desktops,
netbooks and servers around the world. Ubuntu
does everything you need it to. It'll work with your
existing PC files, printers, cameras and MP3
players. And it comes with thousands of free apps
9. How does it compare to my system?
● With Ubuntu, you can do all the things
you can do with other operating
systems. But with Ubuntu you can do
them faster, more securely and, of
faster,
course, for free.
free.
10. Why use Ubuntu?
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Ubuntu is easy to use
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It’s easy to trial and install
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It’s beautiful, stylish and fast
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Lifetime support of community
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There is no viruses
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It’s up-to-date
11. Features
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Web browsing
– Mozilla Firefox pre-
installed
– Speedy surfing
– Built-in security
– More options...
12. Features
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Office
applications
– LibreOfficen pre-
installed
– Easy to use
– Compatible
13. Features
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Social & Email
– Mozilla thunderbird
– Gwibber
– Empathy
– Skype and more...
14. Features
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Music & Mobile
– Rhythmbox Player
– Ubuntu one store
– Ubuntu one Music
– Ubuntu one Files
– Built-in Last.fm Support
– Audacity and more...
15. Features
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Photos & Videos
– Shotwell
– Totem Movie Player
– Gimp and Inkscape
– Mplayer and VLC
– Lots of more apps...
16. Features
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Ubuntu Software
Center
– Thousands of free
applications
– Ratings and reviews
– Educational resources for
kids
– Fun and games
17. Features
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Ubuntu One
– Your cloud
– Your Music
– Your network
– Snaptastic!
– 5GB of Free Space!
21. Unity Interface
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Web Integration
– News Sites
– Mail services
– Social networks
– Games
– Office apps
– Music sites and more...
22. What's Included?
Ubuntu Windows 7
Personal productivity suite
Antivirus
Personal security/Firewall Basic
Archiving software Basic
PDF reader
Web browser Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer :D
Instant messaging
Backup software Basic
Office tools
Broadcast Software
Drivers
23. Stay Up-to-date
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Standard releases every
six months help you stay
up-to-date with the very
latest technologies
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Long-term support (LTS)
releases supported for
Five years, are perfect if
you're looking for more
stability over a longer
period of time
24. Ubuntu on Other Devices
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Ubuntu TV
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Ubuntu for Android
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Ubuntu Phone