UBUNTU: FAST!!, FREE!!! & INCREDIBLY EASY!!! OS; OS Review

Fast, free and incredibly easy to use, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktop PCs, laptops and servers around the world. Ubuntu will work with your existing PC files, printers, cameras, music players and smartphones — and it comes with thousands of free apps.

With Ubuntu, you can do all the things you can do with other operating systems. But with Ubuntu you can do them faster, more securely and, of course, for free. Ubuntu is free and it always will be. That’s because it’s the work of open-source software experts from all over the world — people who believe software should be free.

Why use Ubuntu?

It couldn’t be easier to use

Ubuntu does everything you need it to and more. It'll work with music, videos, photos and files that you use on your current PC. And it works just as well with printers, cameras and all common smartphones.

It’s easy to trial and install

You don’t have to be an expert. Ubuntu’s quick and easy to get started.

It’s beautiful, stylish and fast

Want an open-source operating system that looks great? Choose Ubuntu.

 

Our thriving community

Building, promoting and supporting Ubuntu, our community welcomes new users every day.

It’s free and open source

Shared code, shared efforts, shared principles. No cost.

No viruses

Life's too short to spend it worrying about viruses.

We’re here to help

You can get all the support and advice you need from your dedicated community and Canonical.

It’s up-to-date

They release Ubuntu every six months and we bring you regular updates for free.

12.10 is here

And it’s ready for download today.

Why is it free?

It’s hard to believe that such a polished, professional and popular product can be free. But Ubuntu is free to anyone who wants to use it. Here’s why.

It’s open source.

Our global community is made up of thousands of people who want to help build the best open-source operating system in the world. They share their time and skills to make sure that Ubuntu keeps getting better and better. From IBM to Google, Firefox to Wikipedia — some of today's best software is based on an open-source model. Shared efforts. Shared principles. No cost.

It’s managed and funded by Canonical.

Canonical is the number-one Ubuntu services provider. Companies can choose to receive expert training, support or consultancy for a fee that goes towards the continued development of Ubuntu.

Features:

Your Ubuntu, your way

Enjoy the simplicity of Ubuntu's stylish, intuitive interface. Fast, secure and with thousands of apps to choose from, Ubuntu gives you a clean and streamlined experience that you can really make your own.

Web browsing

With Firefox already installed, Ubuntu has everything you need to browse the web. You can choose more browsers, like Google Chrome, from the Ubuntu Software Centre. Software Centre.

Speedy surfing

Bored of waiting to get online? Leave the days of slow surfing behind you. Renowned for their speed and security, Ubuntu and Firefox make browsing the web a pleasure again.

Built-in security

With automatic security updates, anti-phishing technology and defence against viruses and malware, Ubuntu and Firefox help you keep your private information private.

Office applications

Create professional documents, spreadsheets and presentations with Ubuntu. LibreOffice is easy to use, packed with the features you need, and it’s completely free.

Open your Office documents

Ubuntu is compatible with Microsoft Office. That means you can open and edit files like Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, and share them with other users quickly and easily.
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Get things done

We understand how important your computer is for day-to-day tasks. Whether it's finding information online, sending emails to colleagues and friends, or creating and sharing documents, Ubuntu has everything you need to get things done. Fast.

Social and email

Ubuntu is packed with apps for quick and easy communication. Empathy helps you integrate your chat accounts. And with Thunderbird, you can access your emails, address book and calendar.

Gwibber

Keep up to date with your friends and colleagues quickly and easily. With Gwibber, you can see all your microblogging feeds in one place. So you’ll be able to follow the latest news and gossip like never before.

Skype

Stay in touch with your friends, family and colleagues wherever you are. Ubuntu works brilliantly with Skype so you can have face-to-face chats with your contacts, any time, anywhere and, of course, completely free!

Music and mobile

Ubuntu works with all common portable music players, as well as Android phones and the iPhone. And you’ll find all the tunes you’ll ever need in the Ubuntu One Music Store.

Find your tunes anywhere

Ubuntu will find the music you want in an instant, whether it’s already on your computer or available in an online store like Amazon. Just type a few letters, hit return and view the results.

New music is never far away

Enjoy one-click access to the Ubuntu One Music Store, direct from your desktop. The Ubuntu One Music Store is just one of many Web Apps you can add to the Launcher.

Preview before you buy

Right-click on an album to see a full-size shot of the artwork, complete with track listings. Then just click to hear any of the tracks, before you buy.

Photos and videos

Ubuntu is full of free apps to help you enjoy, manage, edit and share your photos and videos - whatever you use to take them. With fantastic support for cameras and phones, you won’t need any extra drivers to get up and running.

Organise your photos

With Shotwell, you can quickly and easily import, organise, edit and view your pictures. And you can share your favourite snaps on all popular photo sites and social networks.

Photo and illustration tools

Edit your photos or create professional illustrations and designs with tools like GIMP and Inkscape, available in the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Watch videos

Watch all your favourite content online from YouTube, BBC iPlayer and MSN Player. Or download and watch movies with VLC, available in the Ubuntu Software Centre.

Edit your movies

Edit your movies with PiTiVi and then watch them in Movie Player - or add VLC and OpenShot from the Ubuntu Software Centre, for compatibility with even more file formats.

Device-compatible

Wouldn’t it be great if your computer recognised your camera or phone straight away?
With Ubuntu, you don’t need to worry about installation CDs or downloading extra drivers.
It integrates brilliantly with a wide range of devices.

 Also available in the Ubuntu Software Centre:

Adobe Flash Player

Adobe Flash is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages.

Chromium

Chromium is Google’s open-source version of their Chrome browser. It’s fast, easy to use and, just like Firefox, it’s free.

Liferea

Liferea is a simple and free aggregator for online news feeds.

Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader allows you to view, navigate and print PDF files.

HomeBank

HomeBank helps you manage your accounts quickly and easily.

Evolution Mail

Manage your email, contacts and calendar with Evolution Mail.

Ekiga

Ekiga is an intuitive videoconferencing and VoIP application.

Pidgin

Pidgin is an easy-to-use and free chat client used by millions.

Audacity

Audacity is a multi-track audio editor featuring digital effects and spectrum analysis tools.

Jokosher

Jokosher is a simple and powerful multi-track studio specifically designed with usability in mind.

Clementine

Clementine is a multiplatform music player focusing on a fast and easy-to-use interface for searching and playing your music.

GIMP

GIMP is an advanced picture editor that offers a large collection of professional-level tools and filters.

Inkscape

Inkscape allows you to create and edit scalable vector graphics (SVG).

Cheese

Cheese is a webcam application that supports image and video capture.

Find more apps

Ubuntu Software Centre gives you instant access to thousands of great games and applications - some free and some available commercially. And new in Ubuntu 12.10, you can search for apps directly from the Dash. If you see something you like, you can see more information and then install it in just a couple of clicks.

Thousands of free applications

With Ubuntu Software Centre, you can pick the apps you want so you won’t have anything on your computer you don’t need. And with thousands of apps to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Educational resources for kids

The Ubuntu Software Centre comes with a range of apps that make learning fun and engaging.

Ratings and reviews

Each application comes with ratings and reviews to make it easier for you to decide which apps you want to install.

Fun and games

From Sudoku to shoot-em-ups, we’ve got loads of games that’ll keep you busy for hours.

Create cool apps!

Develop and publish your apps on Ubuntu, the world's third-most popular desktop OS.

Ubuntu One is your personal cloud.

Store your files on Ubuntu One and access them on all your devices. Instantly. 5GB free.

Your music

Your music can be shared between your devices, too. Listen to any song, anywhere, any time.

Your network

Share files with colleagues, photos with friends, or link them to your social networks.

Snaptastic!

On iOS and Android, any photo can appear online and on any device, the instant you take it.

What's new

The release of Ubuntu 12.10 introduces new features that are streets ahead of other PC operating systems. Take a look at what’s new and then explore Ubuntu for yourself.

Web apps

If you use web applications like Facebook, Gmail or Flickr, you’re in for a treat. You can now pin them to the Launcher on the Ubuntu desktop, so you can launch them with a single click. No more starting a browser, clicking on a bookmark and then logging in. Just go straight into the app, as if it was installed on your computer.

Online search

In Ubuntu, the Dash has always let you search your computer for your files, photos and videos. But now it does more than just search your computer - it can search all your online accounts too. So, once you’ve saved the login details in the ‘Online Accounts’ function, you can expect to see your Flickr photos, Google Drive documents and more in your search results, alongside the files on your computer.

Dash previews

Ubuntu aims to take the effort out of everything. Now, you can preview your search results in the Dash to see more options, without having to open more windows. Preview an album in the Ubuntu One Music Store and you’ll get the option to play tracks straight from the preview. And when you preview an app in the Ubuntu Software Centre, you can install it with just one more click.

Reasons to love Ubuntu

• Thousands of free apps

• Built-in security

• Ubuntu One Music Store

• Free upgrades for life

  Source:

  Ubuntu Official Website
  

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