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Ubuntu ... It means humanity, togetherness, mankind, in essence also to be in collaboration with one another. The Ubuntu Operating System works on similar principles and has been initially financed and brought to us by its founder, Mark Shuttleworth. The first release of Ubuntu to the general public was near the end of 2004. Since then this fine Operating System has been reworked & improved diligently every 6 months. There are literally thousands of developers who stand behind Ubuntu, an Operating System alternative to Windows which is completely free to download and use. The current version of Ubuntu as of April 2010 is version 10.04, also known as Lucid Lynx. You can take a tour of the current Ubuntu version by clicking this link right here! Ubuntu is a variation of Linux, built on Debian, the most stable & safe release of Linux. Unlike what many people who hear the word "Linux" may think, Ubuntu is very easy to work with. It's designed specifically for everyone, regardless of age or experience. The feared "text console" (terminal window) does not need to be used at all if not desired. There are several reasons why Ubuntu as a first Operating System, or as a switch from another Operating System such as Windows or Mac, is a very viable choice. Let's take a look at just a few such reasons:
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