LINUX UBUNTU OS - Windows XP / Vista alternative

If you are thinking about buying a new PC but don't want to shell out the best part of 70-100 quid for Windows, or are looking for an alternative Operating System to the Microsoft Windows monolith, then LINUX UBUNTU is an ideal option for you.

If you have used Windows before or are new to PC use you will have no problem getting started with UBUNTU.

UBUNTU is one of the most popular LINUX Operating Systems in the world, with over 13 million users. And being LINUX, there is a huge range of software available out there - and most of it for FREE! On top of that, LINUX Operating Systems are considered much safer to use as they dont have the same securtiy glitches and vulnerability to viruses and spyware that Windows Operating Systems are notorious for.

And added feature means that you can run this Operating System direct from the disc. You dont even need to install it to use it! That way you can give it a try before you do a full installation, or use it as as alternative on a PC that already has Windows installed.

Further info:

In an August 2007 survey of 38,500 visitors on DesktopLinux.com, Ubuntu was the most popular distribution with 30.3% of respondents claiming to use it.

In January 2009 the New York Times reported that Ubuntu had over ten million users and in June 2009 ZDNet reported "Worldwide, there are 13 million active Ubuntu users with use growing faster than any other distribution."

Ubuntu was awarded the Reader Award for best Linux distribution at the 2005 LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in London, has been favorably reviewed in online and print publications, and has won InfoWorld's 2007 Bossie Award for Best Open Source Client OS.

Jamie Hyneman, co-host of the television series Mythbusters has advocated Linux (specifically giving the example of Ubuntu) as an alternative to proprietary software, citing software bloat as a major hurdle in proprietary operating systems.

PC World named Ubuntu the "best all-around Linux distribution available today".

The Ministry of Education and Science of Macedonia deployed more than 180,000 Ubuntu Linux based classroom desktops, and has encouraged every student in the country to use Ubuntu-powered computer workstations.

(Via Wikipedia)

If you have a new "barebones" PC with no Operating System installed, then LINUX UBUNTU is perfect for you. For a fraction of the cost of Windows, you get a full Operating System with full access to free updates and software. Give it a try, you wont be dissapointed!

INSTALLS DIRECT FROM THE DISC. JUST POP IT IN YOUR PC DISC DRIVE AND IT WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION PROCESS.

Welcome to Ubuntu!

The latest Ubuntu release brings the best of open source together on a platform that is here to stay with 3 years of free updates. With hundreds of improvements and the addition of the latest version of Firefox amongst other outstanding applications, more and more users are assessing why Ubuntu wins more and more converts with every release. This tour will help you discover this for your self.

Productivity tools: Ubuntu supports all of your favourite web-based mail programs like Yahoo(TM) or Gmail (TM). But for the office, Evolution provides all the calendering, contacts and full function office email you need. Pidgin IM also puts you in instant touch with colleagues and integrates with your personal IM services simply and easily.

Browsing: Including Mozilla Firefox - tested and stabilised for a platform. Faster, safer and themed for Ubuntu. Millions of Windows users use Firefox as a preferred alternative to Internet Explorer.

Photos: Upload from your camera or phone to F-Spot and manage, tag, share and sort your photos and upload easily to you favourite social networking sites.