Ubuntu is a free, open source Linux-based operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release (and with 6.06 LTS you get 3 years on the desktop and 5 on the server!). Ubuntu ships with the latest GNOME release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.
The name of the distribution comes from the Zulu and Xhosa concept of ubuntu, which means "humanity towards others". Ubuntu’s slogan – “Linux for Human Beings”, encapsulates one of its main goals – making Linux more available and easy to use. Ubuntu is a desktop Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux. Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd (owned by Mark Shuttleworth). It differs from Debian in that there is a release every 6 months, and support is provided for 18 months after release for each version; in this way, Ubuntu aims to provide an up-to-date yet reasonably stable operating system for the average user through the sole use of Free Software.
The original name of the Ubuntu project was no-name-yet.com Canonical has continued to use the http://no-name-yet.com/ domain.
Monday, 5 December 2005
Ubuntu Linux History Explained
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