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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
Josekont
Website: http://obux.wordpress.com
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End
By the way, Merry Christmas!
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