Ubuntu is one of the leaders in Linux distributions, it is seen as the operating system to choose if you are converting or are new to Linux. It is designed with ease of use and security in mind to ensure that the user can feel comfortable using it very quickly.

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The owners of Ubuntu, Canonical, release a new stable version every 6 months, each with their own catchy names. Each release is packed full of the latest free software that allows you to perform most tasks including Internet Browsing, Email, Document Writing and media. It also includes an application that enables you to download more programs as and when you need them.

“Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.” Source: Ubuntu

Ubuntu uses the Gnome user interface which is simple to use with elements looking similar to Windows (menu, window buttons, system tray etc). There are other flavours of Ubuntu as well, for example there are editions that use KDE and XFCE as well as editions geared towards mobile computing and educational based computing.

Choosing the edition for you can get quite hard, however the major distributions of Ubuntu such as the Gnome based and KDE based come with live CD functionality which means that you can run the operating system off of the CD and it wont touch your hard drive, therefore you can make the right choice of what is right for your needs.

One of the biggest advantages of using Ubuntu first is that because it is one of the biggest distributions, there is a massive community out there ready to help you with any of your problems.

You can get more details on Ubuntu at their website: http://ubuntu.com or by visiting the Ubuntu Forums (http://ubuntuforums.org)

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