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Revision as of 14:29, 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 atubuntu.com
Ubuntu 8.04
This version, aka Hardy Heron, is the operating system of choice for the Laptop Program.
- Download Hardy Heron[1]
- Softpedia's unofficial Installing Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron step-by-step installation guide[2]
- Unofficial Ubuntu 8.04 LTS (Hardy Heron) Guide [3]
- Step by Step Setup Guide for [Hardy Heron http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-ubuntu-8.04-lts-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)|http://releases.ubuntu.com/karmic/]
- A review of 9.10 [4]
- Ubuntu 9.10 Technical Overview from the horse's mouth[5]
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.