Ubuntu has its roots in
the Debian GNU/Linux distribution.
It was initially planned as a simple fork from the main distribution.
Debian tends to be more conservative in how often it releases new
versions. The new fork was set to be a snapshot released every six
months. It was originally released under the name
"no-name-yet.com." This
domain now redirects to the main Ubuntu website.
The six month
release schedule held, but the simple snapshot idea did not. Unlike
other Debian-based forks (e.g., Xandros, Linspire, and Libranet), the
new version remains freely available and uses predominantly free
software (some of the hardware drivers are proprietary).
It has,
however, grown beyond its Debian roots and become a distribution in
its own right. Whereas one used to be able to mix and match software
from the two, now one must be more careful about compatibility.
No-name-yet.com eventually became Ubuntu, and the first publically
released version (4.10) was released in October of 2004. It quickly
became very popular among Linux users for its ease of use and advanced
hardware support. It remains the most popular version of Linux
at Distrowatch.
Development
of the distribution is currently funded
by Canonical Ltd, a company
owned and run by Mark Shuttleworth. In July of 2005, Canonical
created the Ubuntu Foundation with an initial endowment of $10 million
(USD). The purpose of the foundation is to support development and to
keep the operating system free of charge should anything happen to
Shuttleworth or the parent company, Canonical.
You can hear Mark Shuttleworth describe what Ubuntu (the operating
system) is in the following interview:
A Brief History of Linux The Linux kernel is the basic programming foundation for the entire Ubuntu operating system. Here is how it started and why it is called GNU/Linux.
Ubuntu's African Roots Ubuntu comes from an African word that suggests humanity and community.
Ubuntu, Comparatively Speaking Ubuntu compares well against any operating system in use today, including Windows, Mac, and other Linux versions.
Get Ubuntu Linux: Download, Request, or Order Ubuntu Ubuntu can be downloaded or ordered and is available in a couple of versions: 6.06 (Dapper Drake) and 7.04 (Feisty Fawn). Which you use depends on the software you need. This page shows you from where you can download, request, or buy Ubuntu.
Ubuntu vs Windows Vista Ubuntu had many Windows Vista features almost a year before Microsoft released it. Here is how Ubuntu compares to Windows Vista.
Windows Vista vs Mac OS X Windows Vista looks curiously like Mac OS X. NY Times' David Pogue says there is no connection.
Resizing a Windows Installation Resizing a Windows installation is easy with the Ubuntu installer. Installing Ubuntu in parallel to a Windows installation is called 'dual booting' and is a good idea. Here is how to do it.
A Brief History of Ubuntu Ubuntu's history started with Debian GNU/Linux but has since outgrown it. Here is a brief look at Ubuntu's past and how things stand today.
Adding Ubuntu Repositories Adding Ubuntu repositories to download more Linux software is not very complicated. It is a simple matter of telling Ubuntu where to find more software.
Additional Ubuntu Repositories Ubuntu software is available in more repositories than the default Ubuntu installation gives you. Here is a listing of more Ubuntu repositories for your software needs.
How to Install Ubuntu Linux 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) Ubuntu Feisty was released in April 2007. It is the easiest Ubuntu to install yet. Here is how the installation of Ubuntu Feisty is different from 6.06 LTS.
Dual Boot Ubuntu With Windows XP or Windows Vista Dual booting Ubuntu with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or another Operating system is a straightforward matter once you know how to do it. Here we discuss what dual booting is and what it offers the user of Ubuntu Linux.
Booting Windows Instead of Ubuntu by Default Grub boots Ubuntu by default. But if you want to make Windows your default operating system without losing Ubuntu, all you need do is change a number in Grub's configuration file. Here is how.
Dual Boot Ubuntu With Windows Dual booting Ubuntu with Windows or another operating system is not particularly difficult. This guide shows you how to dual boot Ubuntu and Windows.
Make Grub's Menu Visible At Startup Grub's menu is hidden by default. Making it visible at startup is a matter of editing grub's configuration file. Here is how.
A Primer for Installing Ubuntu Installing Ubuntu should be as easy as possible, and the best guides for this are provided here at Easy Ubuntu Linux. But all the online resources in the world do not help you offline. For this reason, we are providing this PDF primer to help you install Ubuntu.
Receiving E-mail Sending e-mail under Linux is easy. Here is how to receive email under Ubuntu Linux.
Sending E-mail On Ubuntu Sending e-mail under Linux is simple. Here is how to setup Evolution to send email under Ubuntu Linux.
Office Suites for Ubuntu Choosing an office suite for your Ubuntu installation is like choosing the first among equals. Here is a comparison of the best office suites available for Ubuntu Linux.
Upgrading Ubuntu Ubuntu upgrades are easy to affect. As usual with Ubuntu, you get to choose how to upgrade.
Receiving Email via IMAP Sending e-mail under Linux is easy. Here is how to receive email under Ubuntu Linux.
Image Handling With Ubuntu Ubuntu's image handling surpasses those of other operating systems. Whether you just need to look at your pictures or create first-rate graphics, Ubuntu offers a program to meet your needs.
Photo Editing With the GIMP Ubuntu comes with the GIMP already installed. Here is a brief tutorial on how to edit photos with the GIMP.
Photo Previewing and Slideshows With GQView GQView is an additional photo previewing program for Ubuntu. Here is a brief tutorial on how to preview and edit photos with GQView on Ubuntu.
Install Ubuntu Install Ubuntu with minimal fuss. Some choices in the installation process are better than others, and this section will help you to install Ubuntu with ease.
Configure Ubuntu The default Ubuntu configuration is good for most users. However, you will inevitably want to configure Ubuntu to suit your tastes better.
How to Use Ubuntu Once Ubuntu is setup, you may still wonder about how to use Ubuntu. This section will show you how to setup and use software such as email, office suites, and photo editing software.
Installing Apache on Ubuntu Apache is the main Ubuntu web server. It allows you to serve web pages from your computer. Here is how to use Ubuntu to serve web pages with Apache.
Configure Apache Web Server on Ubuntu Apache is a web server available for Ubuntu. With it you can serve web pages from a computer. Here is how to setup Apache as a web server on Ubuntu.
Apache Web Server Configuration on Ubuntu Apache on Ubuntu is a web server that enables you to serve web pages. How well those web pages are served depends on the configuration you use. Here is detailed information on the default configuration of the Apache web server on Ubuntu.
Installing PHP on Ubuntu PHP is one of the main languages
used in developing for the Web. It
allows you to create web pages
dynamically on Ubuntu.
Configuring PHP on Ubuntu PHP is a programming language
used with the Apache web server.
Configuring PHP well allows you to
serve web pages dynamically on
Ubuntu.
Configuring PHP on Ubuntu In-Depth PHP is one of the main languages
used in developing for the Web.
Here is an in-depth look at
configuring it on on Ubuntu.
Reading the php.ini File from Ubuntu PHP is one of the web's main languages for development. Understanding how to configure PHP
allows you to create web pages
dynamically on Apache.
The Easy Ubuntu Blog Ubuntu is not always easy. But Easy Ubuntu Linux helps make it that way. Keep it easy with the Easy Ubuntu blog.
Installing a LAMP Server on Ubuntu A LAMP server is one of the most pervasive types of servers on the Internet, but many people find installing LAMP servers difficult. Here is how to install a LAMP server on Ubuntu.
Installing Samba on Ubuntu Samba is the main Ubuntu file sharing server. It allows you to share files with others from your computer. Here is how to use Ubuntu to share files with Samba.
Configuring Samba on Ubuntu I Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. It allows filesharing with others from your computer. This guide shows how to configure Samba on Ubuntu.
Configuring Samba on Ubuntu II Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. It allows filesharing with others from your computer. This is the second page of a guide that shows how to configure Samba on Ubuntu.
Configuring Samba on Ubuntu III: [globals] Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. The [globals] header is part of the Samba configuration file. This guide shows how to configure the [globals] section of the Samba configuration on Ubuntu.
Configuring Samba on Ubuntu IV: [homes] Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. The [homes] header is part of the Samba configuration file. This guide shows how to configure the [homes] section of the Samba configuration on Ubuntu.
Configuring Samba on Ubuntu V: [printers] Samba also functions as a printer managing server for Ubuntu Linux. The [printers] header is part of the Samba configuration file. This guide shows how to configure the [printers] section of the Samba configuration.
Resizing a Windows Installation: A Caution Resizing a Windows installation is easy with the Ubuntu installer. Installing Ubuntu in parallel to a Windows installation is called 'dual booting' and is a good idea. Here is how to do it.
Installing Wine on Ubuntu Wine is an emulation layer for Ubuntu. It allows you to run Windows applications like native Ubuntu software. Here is how to use Wine to run Windows applications on Ubuntu.
Installing Business::Credit Card for Perl on Ubuntu Perl's Credit Card module is an effective way to check card numbers on Ubuntu. Here is how to install the Credit Card module on Ubuntu in the fastest and most painless way possible.
Credit Card Validation Before Processing Processing credit cards is a fundamental process when you do ecommerce on Apache. Here we walk through some of the more common options for credit card processing on Ubuntu.
Credit Card Processing Choices Processing credit cards is a fundamental process when you do ecommerce on Apache. Here we walk through some of the more common options for credit card processing on Ubuntu.
Apache Web Hosting Apache is the main web server provided by web hosting companies. Here are recommendations on which Apache web hosting company to use for your Apache web host.
Linux Notebooks Linux notebooks are not as rare as they once were. It is nonetheless possible to buy a notebook and find that you cannot install Linux on it. Here is a series of guides for how to install Linux on different notebooks.
Learn PHP in HTML - How To Embed PHP in HTML We usually learn PHP as a standalone language, but it can be used in a HTML page. Here is how to embed PHP in HTML for dynamic web pages.
PCI DSS - What is PCI DSS PCI DSS is one of the most important elements of e-commerce. Even if you run your own credit card processing business, you would be forgiven for wondering 'What is PCI DSS?'. This cryptic abbreviation is explained here.
Sudoers - Registering Users in the Sudoers File Sudoers are those users who can gain administrative access to the system. Their names are listed in the sudoers file. Here is how to be so registered if your username is not in the sudoers file.
Sign Up for Gmail Sign up for Gmail and get several benefits for free. Here is how to sign up for Gmail for free.
Email Solutions on Ubuntu Linux Email solution on Linux vary according to how much control and accessibility you want to have. Here we see what is available
for email solutions under Ubuntu Linux.
Install Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) Install Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) with minimal fuss. Some choices in the installation process are better than others, and this installation guide will help you to install Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) with ease.
OpenOffice Writer OpenOffice Writer is the wordprocessing application of the OpenOffice office suite of productivity applications. Here are the basics of using OpenOffice Writer.
Easy Ubuntu Manuals Manuals for all things Linux provided by Easy Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Reset Password To reset password in Ubuntu is used with root access and without. Here is how to reset password in Ubuntu.
Ubuntu Add User To add users in Ubuntu allows for a true multi-user system. Here is how to add user in Ubuntu.
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