May 12, 2010 Posted by Cory on May 12, 2010 in Uncategorized | View Comments

Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx

So as a lot of linux/ubuntu people know, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS was released Apirl 29, 2010. I know theres a lot people who don’t know what Ubuntu is, or Linux for that matter.

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you’ll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools.

Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing.

I use Ubuntu now as my main OS, Windows was just to ‘clunky’ for me to use anymore, I have used ubuntu off-and-on over the past year, 09-10.

Ubuntu 10.04 bring a whole new look to the desktop! With it’s Ambiance and Radiance themes.

Ambiance:

Radiance:

Compare these to the ‘Human’ Theme:

Ubuntu was first released in Apirl, 2004. It has definatly came a long way since it early years, but one that has remained Golden to Ubuntu and that is its philosophy:

Our Philosophy

Our work is driven by a philosophy on software freedom that aims to spread and bring the benefits of software to all parts of the world. At the core of the Ubuntu Philosophy are these core philosophical ideals:

1. Every computer user should have the freedom to download, run, copy, distribute, study, share, change and improve their software for any purpose, without paying licensing fees.
2. Every computer user should be able to use their software in the language of their choice.
3. Every computer user should be given every opportunity to use software, even if they work under a disability.

Our philosophy is reflected in the software we produce and included in our distribution. As a result, the licensing terms of the software we distribute are measured against our philosophy, using the Ubuntu License Policy.

When you install Ubuntu almost all of the software installed already meets these ideals, and we are working to ensure that every single piece of software you need is available under a license that gives you those freedoms.

Currently, we make a specific exception for some “drivers” which are only available in binary form, without which many computers will not complete the Ubuntu installation. We place these in a restricted section of your system which makes them easy to remove if you do not need them.

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You can download Ubuntu from there website on Ubuntu.com.

~Cory Claxon

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