Dell has created a good introductory video called “Linux 101: Whats all the fuss?” for their Ubuntu computers
Dell video: Linux 101
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The Future is Free
It has been a good couple of weeks for Ubuntu Linux. Every six months Ubuntu comes out with a new version and in mid April, Ubuntu 7.04, the Feisty Fawn, was successfully released. It did take me awhile to actually download it the day it was released. There was so much more world-wide demand than anticipated that it kept knocking their servers out!
I was able to quickly and easily install it on the three machines I use (dual boot on my home and office computers [meaning I can run either Windoze or Linux], and the only OS on my 6 year old laptop) and have been loving the improvements that have been made. It has been receiving many good reviews since its launch and is regarded the best one yet.
The other good news for Linux in general and Ubuntu in particular was that Dell computers is going to offer Ubuntu preinstalled on some of their computers.
This is a major endorsement for open source software, Linux and the world’s most popular Linux distro, Ubuntu.
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While I am posting about free open-source software, I thought I would throw in this commercial. The video isn’t new, but is an interesting collection of both famous and obscure people sharing their knowledge..
Sylvia Nasar, author of “A Beautiful Mind” advises young Linux that “One little thing can solve an incredibly complex problem.” Muhammad Ali instructs him to “Speak your mind. Don’t back down.” John Wooden, the greatest basketball coach of all time, tells him “A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, that’s teamwork.”
http://business.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=03/09/08/1210233
For another video in this series, click here.
Tux in Jamaica
Tux, the Linux mascot, accompanied me to Jamaica on our recent missions trip. We had many adventures together and I captured some of them in pictures. You can see the set of photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyandnaomi/sets/72157600024135623/
Tux belongs to my daughters.
Is your computer sick?
Perhaps you need some Ubuntucilin.
Linux humour.. isn’t it great?
Image from gnome-look.org/content/show.php?content=52912
It certainly is for me
I found this article at LinuxInsider.com:
Is Now the Time to Move to Linux?
The biggest reason for migrating to Linux is freedom, said Patrick Davila, co-host of an online Linux talk show. Linux is not owned by anyone and is the ultimate community project. “In many ways, the community reminds me of the early days of computers,” he said. “People are willing to share information and help others. All one needs to do is ask.”
Your next operating system move could be to one of the half-dozen most popular free Linux desktop versions instead of to Microsoft Windows Vista. With these versions, you would not have to perform a risky software upgrade, nor would you have to settle for a watered-down Vista option if your new computer were underpowered.
The Linux operating system (OS) — already well known in the workplace for its virus-proof ironclad security — is garnering approval from consumers as the computer system of choice in the home- and small-business office.
Instead of glitzy media advertising, distributors of the various Linux versions rely on satisfied users and word-of-mouth support on the Internet to spread the news about using Linux.