The first thing I should point out is that Ubuntu Linux is not Windows, you can not take windows programs or games and install them natively in ubuntu linux. There is a way to do it but i'm not getting into that here, thats for a future tech article.
Another thing, I am not a windows hater, or a micrsoft hater. One of my home pc's is running Windows 7 x64 Ultimate and I love it. Its fast, easy and i'll be honest its the most secure windows version to date. Now back to Linux:
One of the key features is of course it's Free to you the end user, this is done by means of Corporate sponsorship and the GPL. It comes with thousands of free applications, some pre-installed, some available right at your fingertips using the built-in Package Manager. A description of the app will be supplied in your search query, all ya gotta do is choose, install and run! All dependencies will automatically be downloaded and installed with it. There is also a plethora of community driven sites hosting numerous usefull and powerfull apps. Most of which are downloaded as a package file and there is even a program to handle those pre-installed. Here is a quote form the Ubuntu Home page:
The Ubuntu Software Centre gives you instant access to thousands of open-source and carefully selected free applications. And now you can buy apps too. Browse software in categories including: education, games, sound and video, graphics, programming and office. All the applications are easy to find, easy to install and easy to buy.It's compatible with all your current music files, video files, printers, cameras, mp3 players etc etc. It does have a look and feel similar to windows and in my opinion is much more pleasing to look at than the default windows themes.
Another super advantage to having Ubuntu Linux is its security!! It is not vulnerable to Windows virus's, not to be mistaken, there is known linux virus's out there but they are miniscule compared to the number of windows virus's, personally in the 4 years i've used Ubuntu I have had ZERO virus's!!
It comes with a preconfigured firewall built right in, very little user interaction should be needed to set up, if any interaction at all. Anti-virus applications are available as well. It should even work with your existing windows home network!
Security Updates to patch found vulnerablities are checked, downloaded and installed DAILY if you so choose, unlike the microsoft patch tuesday which come around once a month, meaning you could be left vulnerable to hacker activity for an entire month!!
It's fast, even on older pc's. Its a great way to make new use of that older pc sitting in your closet, or, breathe new life into your existing pc.
It has desktop effects much like windows areo, but better!! The effects are way too numerous to list here, all pre-installed, all configurable to your exact taste through its own interface.
No need to worry about programs you use in windows, there is either an alternative in linux or a linux port of the exact same windows program .. Nero Burning Rom would be one such example.
Office suite... no problem, you can choose from OpenOffice or Libre office, both free opensource full featured office suites, and compatible with all microsoft office documents.
All your social networking can be done right from the desktop, email and chat.. yeah its there too. Photo imaging and manipulation.. its there. Games... yup there is games to choose from.
Hardware drivers, easy enough to do, there is a built in hardware drivers manager and updater.
Linux is not the same uber-geeky tech head operating system it use to be... underneath its skin it is, but, it has become so user friendly over the years in no time at all you won't even notice you're not using windows anymore.
Peaked your curiosity?? Would you like to try it out? I can install Ubuntu for you in one of three ways:
- A fresh install
- Installed on a seperate partition allowing you to keep windows ... aka Dual Boot system giving you a choice at system stratup of Ubuntu or Windows * requires some changes to your hardware configuration
- Install it inside of windows, you will be given a choice at system stratup much like dual boot, but it requires no changes to your hardware configurationa at all. Leaving you the choice of removing Ubuntu on your own through the windows add/remove programs.
Check the Price List and Services page for more info.
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