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Highly recommended

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I highly recommend Ubuntu. I have been using it in place of Mac OS X on my iMac and it works wonderfully. For more about that check out my blog at [...]

Ubuntu is very easy to get acquainted with and has a slew of free software tools to replace what you are normally used to on your Mac or Windows. While most of the necessary tools come with Ubuntu, it offers an easy way of scouring the internet in search of more via its Synaptic Package Manager. Simply click "Add/Remove" and you can find any software title you want.

But I think my favorite part of Ubuntu, compared to other operating systems, is the ease with which you can theme it, making it look how you want. You can change just about anything to suit your taste.

Ubuntu is Great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The requirements listed might be confusing. Ubuntu is an operating system (it is a version of Linux). You would run Ubuntu *instead* of running MS Windows or Mac OS. (It is, however, possible to keep Windows or Mac OS on your disk and choose which to boot.)

Once you are running Ubuntu you will have a ton of free software to run. Some will be installed when you install Ubuntu, others you can easily install from inside Ubuntu.

One benefit of Ubuntu is that it is more reliable and more secure than Windows.

Another benefit is that it is "open source" software. That is, anyone (at least any programmer who understands it) can get a copy of the source code and see how it works, and even make changes. With open source software it is completely legal to pass on copies to others; it is even encouraged.

Ubuntu is available for free for download if you have a fast internet connection, though if you buy this product you also get 60-days of technical support, which might be very helpful.

What version? Not Complete!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Okay, this is not a bad review of Ubuntu Linux as I have been using it for a while now and like it. Rather this is a poor review of this particular offering and it's description (lack thereof).

Like any software (operating systems in particular) Ubuntu has ongoing releases with version numbers. Ubuntu releases a new updated version every six months and as of this review the latest release is v8.04.

This listing does not mention what version of Ubuntu is being sold! They could be selling the latest version OR they could be selling 3 versions ago. Who knows? That is strike one.

Additionally, while the all of the functional bits of the operating system can be burned to a single CD-ROM (as this listing indicates) it is not "complete". Additional software and updates are located in the Ubuntu Repositories. Repositories are centralized software locations where you can obtain additional features and programs that are not installed on a "default" system. The Ubuntu Repositories are hosted online but there is a an official version where the Repositories have been burned to disc, but this is not it.

For that you need the DVD-ROM which has both the complete OS AND the Ubuntu Repositories. Additionally, to save enough space to squeeze v8.04 onto a CD, quite a few "whiz bang" features were left in the repositories.

Rather than this product I would highly recommend purchasing the official DVD package from Canonical (the actual distro supporter). It is both more complete and less expensive!

Ubuntu 8.04 DVD

If you are not sure about using Ubuntu Linux and want some sort of "personal helpline" visit Canonical's offical site to purchase support or visit the Ubuntu Forums for free.

WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Dont be stupid.

Ubuntu and most Linux is FREE first of all, you just go and download it, burn it to a cd (ask the internet how to do that) and voila! you just saved days of waiting and 20 bucks.

also,

you CANNOT use ubuntu without the internet anyway, so dont get any ideas. in fact, with some installations, you cant use your computers wireless card until you download the proper driver from guess where? right. online.

Ubuntu and many Linux distributions are very very dependent on the internet so beware. If you are new to Linux like myself, be ready to spend every spare moment in the forums and searching for umteen problems on Google. Dont get me wrong, I do love linux but you wont be in Kansas anymore. Unless of course you reside in Kansas.

Visit my myspace page and send me a few bucks for saving you twenty.
type this after the myspace url...

/joshuagura

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