What is Open Source?


A set of principles and practices that promotes
access to the design and production of goods and
knowledge.

This enables users to distribute, create and
modify software content, either individually to
meet their specific requirement or collaboratively
to improve the software.

Involves large groups of individuals with a
variety of talents and skills.
 What is Linux?

A computer operating system that is built around
the Linux Kernel and also comprises a variety of
other software packages.

The Linux Kernel was created by Linus Torvalds
in 1991.

A Kernel is the central core of a computer's
operating system that handles interaction between
a computer's hardware and software.
Linus Benedict Torvalds
 What is Ubuntu?

A fairly user friendly
version of Linux that
has rapidly gained
popularity in the past
few years.

African word
meaning 'Humanity
to others'.

Up to version 9.04 or
Jaunty Jackelope.
 Installing Ubuntu

Can be downloaded or CD's posted for free from
www.ubuntu.com

Try a live CD before you commit to installing.

Can be installed on a wide variety of computers
and can easily run alongside existing operating
systems.

System requirements are very low and is easily
scalable.
 The Ubuntu Interface

The default graphical interface for Ubuntu is
GNOME but can be changed.

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) of Ubuntu
has many features and is easily customisable.

Whilst it is familiar it may take a little getting
used to.

If you encounter problems (which you will)
remember, there are extensive user forums.
Lets get started!