What is Linux, Ubuntu and Open Source?

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What is GNU/Linux?

GNU/Linux is a free Operating system.

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History

1. GNU Project started in 1984 to create “free” Operating System.

2. Linux Kernel (base of the system) created by Linus Torvalds in 1991.

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Free, Open Source Software (FLOSS)

What can you do?• Freedom to use• Freedom to examine

• Freedom to redistribute• Freedom to modify

What can´t you do?• Deny these freedoms to anyone else.

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Why use GNU/Linux?

• Realibility• Scalability• Flexibility

• Security• Price

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The Desktop of Linux

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The Desktop of Linux

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Desktop Applications

• Word processing (openOffice)• Programming (C, C++, Perl, Java, PHP)• Graphics (Gimp)

• Web browsers (Firefox)• Email (Evolution)• Audio (Amarok)

• Games (Open Arena)

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Linux Vrs. Windows

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Windows Flavours

1. Windows 3.1

2. Windows 95

3. Windows 98

4. Windows ME

5. Windows XP

6. Windows Vista

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Linux Flavours

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Linux Flavours

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Linux Flavours

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Cost

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Inside Linux

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What is Ubuntu?

• The Easiest Linux..…• Linux-based operating system for

Desktops, laptops and servers.• Completely Free and Open Source• In over 40 languages• And Much more…

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The Ubuntu Promise

• Genuine freedom and Flexibility• Zero Licensing fees• First class support: Commercial and Community

• Collaboration to the Core• Localisation and Customisation• Certification: Hardware, software, Skills

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About

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By the way, Merry Christmas!