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Sunday, 3 June 2012

Ubuntu - An Innovative Way Of Personal Computing

If you have never used any one version of the windows operating system , then you are probably new to the planet. In windows , everything works like a charm , and that's why it is called a masterpiece work by microsoft. 

Because of this , many people consider Linux as a very old and conventional way of computing. Do you want to know about the machine sitting right in front of you ? Want to get rid of the pesky viruses that requires you to format your system ? Want to do some adventure with your computer ? Then Ubuntu is the right option for you.

ubuntu is fast,free and fantastic

Using ubuntu has the following advantages :-

  •  It's virus-proof : As almost 95% of the viruses are written to target against windows and windows-related operating systems (win32 applications) , they will not work in linux operating systems. A windows virus in Linux will be like a polar bear in Sahara desert. It doesn't mean that there are no Linux viruses , but they are very rare.
  • Run your windows programs : You can run your windows programs in Linux with the help of a program callef Wine( Free , as always). Though wine may have problems with highly sophisticated programs , it will stil be enough for you to fill in for your windows nostalgia.
  • Low system requirements : For excellent performance I would recommend you to have a system with 1 gigabyte RAM , but still a 512 megabyte RAM system will also suffice for smooth running.
  • It works with your favorite apps : Applications like Firefox , chrome , Thunderbird , Skype , VLC and much more have Linux specific versions so that you don't have to worry about finding good software for browsing.
 Inbuilt Features
  
Ubuntu comes with a lot of inbuilt applications like Gimp , Rythmbox music player , LibreOffice Office Suite and so much more. If you want a new application , then all you have to do is go straight to Ubuntu Application Center (it's on the menu) , and search for the desired application and click install. Ubuntu will download and install it automatically.

Alternates for windows softwares

Here is a list of Linux counterparts of your favorite windows apps
  • For photoshop , GIMP
  • For media player , VLC player
  • For winamp , Rythmbox
  • For iTunes , GTKpod (yes, it works with your iPod)
 It also supports highly advanced software like Netbeans , Java development Kits etc.


Conclusion

Ubuntu is a very fast and secure Operating system, made by human beings , for human beings. It gives you an alternate way of personal computing.

In some ways , Ubuntu is better than Windows , and in many other ways , windows is better than ubuntu.


If you are enthusiastic about the machine in front of you , if you want to have full control of it , if you want to be an expert in computer application , then I recommend you to give it a try , to take the daring adventure. Believe me , its challenging , but extremely rewarding. Once you start using it , you will get fond of it. Above all , it saves you a lot of money ( :) ).


To get Ubuntu : www.ubuntu.com
 

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