Linux OverloadRunning Computers the

FOSS Way

Sections of This Presentation

Background Linux Distributions Ubuntu

BackgroundWhat, When, Who, Where and Why

What is Linux?("Linus Unix") /li'nuks/

an open-source version of the UNIX operating system - wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

computer operating system, named for Linux kernel, written 1991 by Linus Torvalds of Finland (who coined the word but did not choose it as the name). - dictionary.reference.com/browse/linux

The Linux kernel is an operating system kernel used by the Linux family of Unix-like operating systems. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_(kernel)

The Linux Kernel

Where is Linux used?

Servers Desktops (and netbooks!) Mobile Devices

What's the point? Why Linux?

Free Open Source For a cause <insert personal reason here>

Linux DistributionsFlavors of Linux-based Operating Systems

Linux Distribution

Collection of a Linux kernel and a defined set of GNU tools and possibly proprietary software - os-drive.com/wiki/Terms

A Linux distribution (also called GNU/Linux distribution by some vendors and users) is a member of the family of Unix-like software distributions - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution

Popular Distros

Desktop Environments

• In graphical computing, a desktop environment (DE) commonly refers to a style of graphical user interface (GUI) that is based on the desktop ... -en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_environment

• A windows-based environment for users. The desktop environment is the sum of all the parts of your working environment. ... -docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-3848/glossary-1

Popular Desktop Environments

• GNOME

• KDE

• Xfce

UbuntuLinux for Human Beings

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a community developed and supported project. Since its launch in October 2004, Ubuntu has become one of the most highly regarded Linux distributions with millions of users around the world.

Ubuntu will always be free to download, free to use and free to distribute to others. With these goals in mind, Ubuntu aims to be the most widely used Linux system, and is the centre of a global open source software ecosystem.

Why Ubuntu?

• Community support

• Commercial support

• Usability and Overall User Experience

• Sustainable

• Availability of software

Flavors of Ubuntu

• Ubuntu (GNOME)

• Kubuntu (KDE)

• Xubuntu (Xfce)

• Ubuntu Netbook Remix

Ways to Get Ubuntu

• Request for a CD from Canonical

• Request for a CD from Ubuntu Philippine Team

• Download and Burn your own copy of Ubuntu

Ways to Run and Install Ubuntu

• Live CD

• WUBI

• Ubuntu on USB drive

Living with FOSS

• Be in touch with other Linux users

• Use compatible hardware

Installing Ubuntu with a Live CD