Introduction to Linux Operating System“UBUNTU”
Operating System- it is responsible for the management and coordination of activities of hardware and software.
Examples:
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Fedora Core
Ubuntu
SUSE
MAC OSX
Kernel- Central Component of OS manages system resources(communication between software and hardware.
Examples:
UNIX kernel
LINUX kernel
Microsoft Windows kernel
MAC OS kernel
A kernel connects the application software to the hardware of a computer.
3 Kinds of Software Distribution
Commercial SoftwareSharewareFree and Open Source
Free and Open Source Software also F/OSS, FOSS, or FLOSS (for Free) is software which is liberally licensed to grant the right of users to study, change, and improve its
design through the availability of its source code.
Unix- is a computer operating system originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs, including Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Douglas McIlroy, and Joe
Ossanna.
FOSS
- (commonly pronounced IPA: /ˈlɪnəks/ in English; variants existcite_ref-0cite_ref-0[1]) is a generic term referring to Unix-like computer operating systems based on the Linux kernel. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software collaboration; typically all the underlying source code can be used, freely modified, and redistributed by anyone under the terms of the GNU GPLcite_ref-1cite_ref-1[2] and other free licenses.
LINUX
Linux kernel- is an operating system kernel used by a family of Unix-likecite_ref-README_4-0cite_ref-
README_4-0[5] operating systems.
-is released under the
GNU General Public License- is a widely used free software license originally written by Richard Stallman for
the GNU project.
The name "Linux" comes from the Linux kernel, originally written in 1991 by Linus Torvalds.
LINUX Distribution
Debian Fedora 10 Bayanihan Open SUSE
Mandriva UBUNTU
Advantages of using LINUX
Cost
Security
Choice(Freedom)
Hardware
Software
DisAdvantage of using Linux
Understanding
Compatibility
Alternative Programs
UBUNTU
-is a computer operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux. Its name comes from the Zulu word "ubuntu", translated as "humanity to others", describing the ubuntu philosophy: "I am what I am because of who we all are", a positive aspect of community. Ubuntu's goals include providing an up-to-date, stable operating system for the average user, with a strong focus on usability and ease of installation. Ubuntu has been rated as the most popular Linux distribution for the desktop, claiming approximately 30% of desktop Linux installations in 2007.
Ubuntu is sponsored by the UK based company Canonical Ltd., owned by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. Instead of selling Ubuntu for profit, Canonical creates revenue by selling technical support. By keeping Ubuntu free and open source, Canonical is able to take advantage of the talents of outside developers in Ubuntu's constituent components without developing the entire operating system itself.
Ubuntu was initially forked from the Debian project's code base.cite_ref-history_7-0cite_ref-history_7-0[8] The aim was to release a new version of Ubuntu every six months, resulting in a more frequently updated system. Ubuntu's first release was on October 20, 2004.
Ubuntu is currently funded by Canonical Ltd. On July 8, 2005, Mark Shuttleworth and Canonical Ltd announced the creation of the Ubuntu Foundation and provided an initial funding of US$10 million. The purpose of the foundation is to ensure the support and development for all future versions of Ubuntu.
Kubuntu- a desktop distribution using KDE rather than GNOME
Edubuntu-a distribution designed for classrooms using GNOMEUbuntu Server Edition -Xubuntu- a "lightweight" distribution based on the Xfce desktop environment instead of GNOME, designed to run better on low-specification computers
Ubuntu derivatives include:
Other Ubuntu distributions developed or otherwise recognized by Canonical include:
Gobuntu-a distribution that includes only free softwareMythbuntu- a multimedia platform based on MythTV
Ubuntu JeOS- (pronounced as "juice"), is described as "an efficient variant ... configured specifically for virtual appliances".cite_ref-70cite_ref-70[71]
Ubuntu MID Edition-an Ubuntu edition that targets Mobile Internet Devices.cite_ref-71cite_ref-71[72]
Ubuntu Netbook Remix-designed for ultra-portables such as the ASUS Eee PC.Ubuntu Studio-a multimedia-creation form of Ubuntu
LINUX COMMANDS
/home/ubuntu/Desktop/seminar for lnux/commands in linux/Linux_commands.htm
Desktop Simplicity
Easy to Install
Live Cd
Complete Office Productivity Suite
Quick and Easy Updates
Vast Library of Software
Ubuntu on Local Language
Integrated Email and Calendaring
Features of UBUNTU
Easy Notetaking with Tomboy
Safe easy tabbed browsing
Easy editing of Photos
Multimedia
Pidgin
Diff. Varieties of Games
Graphic Tools(GIMP, Fspot)
Dictionary
WINE
Features of UBUNTU
10 Advantage of Ubuntu Linux onWindows1) Eye Candy2) Easy to Install Applications
3) Secure
4) Easy to change options
5) Community
6) Free
7) Simple Networking
8.) Mozilla Firefox
9) Fast
10) Updates
PHILOSOPHYOur work is driven by a philosophy on software freedom that aims to spread and bring the benefits of software to all parts of the world. At the core of the Ubuntu Philosophy are these core philosophical ideals:
1. Every computer user should have the freedom to download, run, copy, distribute, study, share, change and improve their software for any purpose, without paying licensing fees.
2. Every computer user should be able to use their software in the language of their choice.
3. Every computer user should be given every opportunity to use software, even if they work under a disability.