Ubuntu Linux 6.10 Edgy Eft for X64 64Bit CPUs/Systems

Ubuntu" is an ancient African word, meaning "humanity to others". Ubuntu also means "I am what I am because of who we all are". The Ubuntu Linux distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.

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Ubuntu includes a full range of desktop and server applications. When you install Ubuntu you have software for most computing needs, from complex programming to business presentations and databases.

Ubuntu is a complete desktop operating system and application set. It includes everything you need to gain computer literacy skills, and to become proficient in the use of computers for home, business and professional purposes. Ubuntu is an excellent platform for education, there are no limits to the amount that students can learn about their software.

Business software in Ubuntu

When you install Ubuntu, you get business software that handles word processing to create letters and documents, spreadsheet software for business analysis and calculation, and presentation software that lets you get your point across clearly in a business meeting. This software, called OpenOffice, is compatible with Microsoft Office, so you can easily exchange documents with friends and colleagues who use Windows and Microsoft Office.

Ubuntu also includes a world class internet browser (Firefox) which is fast and secure, and which has many features to improve your web surfing experience. For example, tabbed browsing lets you open many web pages in the same window and switch quickly between them, and popup blocking means that you determine which sites are allowed to create new popup windows and adverts. Ubuntu has an excellent email and calendar application (Evolution) which sets the pace in the email world in terms of searching and organising your mail.

Ubuntu for education

Ubuntu is an excellent operating system for education. If you are looking to gain basic computer literacy, Ubuntu includes applications that cover every area of computer use from the straightforward (typing, word processing) to the specialist (graphic design and desktop publishing). It is also an excellent platform for students of information technology and computer science, as it includes all the tools you need to become a world class software developer. Ubuntu is available in many languages, which makes it appealing to new users who prefer to learn in their local language.

Ubuntu for Internet Servers

On the Ubuntu installation disk you will find specialised software for databases, web serving, email hosting and DNS name serving, internet cacheing and directory services. Ubuntu also includes Samba for Windows file sharing, FTP server software for large file repositories and NTP for network time services. Ubuntu can be installed in a minimal server configuration optimised for datacenter servers that will not be used as desktop machines.

How much software is available for Ubuntu?

The complete Ubuntu software repository is enormous. About 1,000 pieces of software are installed by default, out of the basic fully supported software list of 1,300 packages. In addition to that, there are more than 16,000 packages which are available to you immediately, and more software is available from third parties.

This version is for 64 bit processors such as the AMD Athlon64 amongst others.