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* Instant messaging
 
* Instant messaging
 
* And much more at [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu home]
 
* And much more at [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu home]
 
<h2>'''Ubuntu 8.04'''</h2>
 
This version, aka '''Hardy Heron''', is the operating system of choice for the Laptop Program.
 
* Download [http://linux.softpedia.com/progDownload/Ubuntu-Hardy-Heron-Download-32974.html Hardy Heron]
 
* Softpedia's unofficial Installing Ubuntu 8.04 [http://news.softpedia.com/news/Installing-Ubuntu-8-04-LTS-84314.shtml Hardy Heron step-by-step installation guide]
 
* Unofficial Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Hardy Heron [http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Hardy Guide] 
 
* Step by Step Setup Guide for [http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-8.04-lts-hardy-heron Hardy Heron]
 
  
 
<h2>'''Ubuntu 10.04'''</h2>  
 
<h2>'''Ubuntu 10.04'''</h2>  

Revision as of 12:34, 29 June 2011


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 10.04

This version, aka Lucid Lynx, is the newest upgrade embraced by FreeGeek providing noteworthy improvements over previous versions.

  • Download Ubuntu 10.04 [1]
  • Want to know what others do to customize Lucid?
  • Ubuntu 10.04 [Operation notes to come..Check back later]

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.