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* Ubuntu 9.10 Download [http://releases.ubuntu.com/karmic/ Karmic Koala] | * Ubuntu 9.10 Download [http://releases.ubuntu.com/karmic/ Karmic Koala] | ||
* A [http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2009102900439RVDTUB review of 9.10] | * A [http://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2009102900439RVDTUB review of 9.10] | ||
| − | * Ubuntu 9.10 | + | * Ubuntu 9.10 [http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/releasenotes/910overview Technical Overview from the horse's mouth] |
<h2>'''How Do I Wipe a Hard Drive'''</h2> | <h2>'''How Do I Wipe a Hard Drive'''</h2> | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 25 February 2010
What is Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a stable, supported operating system built by expert developers as an open-source alternative to Windows and Office. It contains all the applications you need:
- A web browser
- Office suite
- Media applications
- Instant messaging
- And much more at Ubuntu home
Ubuntu 8.04
This version, aka Hardy Heron, is the operating system of choice for the Laptop Program.
- Download Hardy Heron
- Softpedia's unofficial Installing Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron step-by-step installation guide
- Unofficial Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Hardy Heron Guide
- Step by Step Setup Guide for Hardy Heron
Ubuntu 9.10
This version, aka Karmic Koala, is the newest release of Ubuntu, providing noteworthy improvements over previous versions. Some laptops that don't tolerate 8.04 sometimes work better with 9.10.
- Ubuntu 9.10 Download Karmic Koala
- A review of 9.10
- Ubuntu 9.10 Technical Overview from the horse's mouth
How Do I Wipe a Hard Drive
Darik's Boot and Nuke is a freeware program available at Darik's It scrubs your hard drive squeaky clean to securely destroy all data and prep it for installation of a new operating system.